Tech Tool of the Month: Gettysburg by the Numbers

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Growing up (and later teaching) in Central Pennsylvania has given me the opportunity to visit many famous landmarks and cities. Day trips (and field trips) were available to Philadelphia, D.C., Gettysburg, Baltimore, and other locations. Nowadays, with budget concerns, higher curricular demands, and possible location limitations, virtual field trips may be more realistic than visiting … read more »

World Emoji Day

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Where words fail, emojis speak. šŸ˜‰ Quotebook Did ➡👤 💡 that July 1⃣7⃣ is 🗺 Emoji Day? It seems like a strange event to celebrate, but the creators believe that we use them every day, so it is worthy of an annual celebration. In fact, they chose this particular date because it is what originally … read more »

Let’s Talk About: Embracing Your Geekness

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July 13th is ā€œEmbrace your Geeknessā€ day. Ā I just found out, and Iā€™m very excited! If you were called a ā€œgeekā€ Ā in the late 20th century, it meant that you were smart and tech-savvy. Today if you are a ā€œgeekā€ it means that you are an expert or well-informed enthusiast of almost any distinct social … read more »

Ideas for Journaling Your Great American Campout Experience

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Have you ever participated in the Great American Campout? Perhaps you plan to join this year on June 23 along with about 100,000 fellow campers. New and veteran campers from around the country share their love of the outdoors and camping as part of this annual event. Some campers pack up the RV for an … read more »