George H.W. Bush designated November as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month in 1990 as an extension to the 1986 celebration of American Indian Week proclaimed by Ronald Reagan. American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is now recognized annually to honor Native American and Alaska Native communities. Although it is possible to conduct … read more »
The 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression forever highlighted the importance of understanding economics and intelligent financial decision-making. Today’s students grow up in a world of complex financial systems that demands teaching economic literacy as a crucial life skill. EconEdLink (reviewed here) shares many teacher-created lessons, activities, and multimedia resources to teach economics … read more »
In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to TEACHFLIX and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom use ideas. TEACHFLIX: When you arrive at TEACHFLIX, you don’t need a registration to view … read more »
As educators, we are responsible for creating inclusive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of all students. International Week of the Deaf takes place from September 24–28 and is the perfect opportunity to highlight the significance of accommodating deaf and hard-of-hearing students in K-12 classrooms. Through the thoughtful use of technology and management … read more »
In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Adobe Express Free Comic Strip Maker. We discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Adobe Express Free Comic Strip Maker in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas. Adobe Express Free Comic Strip … read more »