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I’m thinking back to my Teach Like a Pirate post. There are so many fun “holidays” that you could use for your hook. For example, Saturday is “pretend to be a time traveler” day. This day could be the anchor for a very cool humanities project. Arrange students in small groups to form their … read more »
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Teen Read Week starts today and this year’s theme is right up my alley: It’s Written in the Stars: READ. During Teen Read Week, we need to encourage our teens to “hit the books” in a fun way. So many times teens only read when it is required for school. Using this year’s theme, we … read more »
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Talk Like A Pirate Day is September 19th. It is the perfect day for you to deliver an engaging lesson the Teach Like A Pirate (TLAP) way. If you are not familiar with Dave Burgess or have heard about “the pirate thing” but are unsure what all the fuss is, that’s OK. This post will … read more »
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July 13th is “Embrace your Geekness” day. I just found out, and I’m very excited! If you were called a “geek” in the late 20th century, it meant that you were smart and tech-savvy. Today if you are a “geek” it means that you are an expert or well-informed enthusiast of almost any distinct social … read more »
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I have been an advocate for the use of social media in schools for a long time. As a professional, using social media is a great way to learn and grow and connect with others who are like-minded. While social media can be a great tool, we’ve all heard of people who used social media … read more »