Teaching Economics in Any Classroom: Using EconEdLink to Engage Students of All Ages

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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 »

Celebrating Global Diversity Month

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“We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Without diversity, life would be very boring.” – Catherine Pulsifer October is Global Diversity Month, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the different types of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences that make up our school communities. As educators, we have an opportunity to foster an … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: TEACHFLIX – Part 2

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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 »

Tech Tool of the Month: TEACHFLIX – Part 1

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TEACHFLIX is home to a variety of engaging videos and virtual field trips crowdsourced by teachers. You don’t have to complete the free registration, but doing so allows you to download an ebook full of activities that accompany the videos. You can search videos by topic or grade level (elementary, middle, or high school). If … read more »

Let’s Talk About: World Food Day

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Food. It’s one of our most basic human needs, yet nearly 690 million people still go hungry. As students and teachers, we have an opportunity – and a responsibility – to understand these global issues and spark change. World Food Day on October 16th is the perfect time to engage students in learning that drives … read more »