Cartoons and Comics Aren’t Just for Newspapers Anymore

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Did you know the first cartoon appeared in a U.S. newspaper way back in 1754? Benjamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette featured the political cartoon “Join or Die” on May 9, 1754. The picture showed the American colonies as a snake divided into eight pieces and presented the political point of view that the colonies should unite. … read more »


Let’s Talk About: 5 Free Ideas for Teacher Appreciation

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  Teacher Appreciation week is right around the corner.  Every administrator agrees they value the faithful teachers who work alongside them. With a limited budget, it can be difficult to demonstrate how much. I thought it might be helpful to suggest five free ideas as with no cost and a little effort we can make sure … read more »


Let’s Talk About: Educational iPad Apps

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It’s hard to imagine that the iPad was only released eight years ago.  The fundamental shift in technology use in those years has been absolutely staggering.  This video shows how the first purchasers believed the tablet should be used: to check email, watch movies and to read in bed among other things.  While initially a … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: Write

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Every student seems to have a different opinion about writing. Some love to get their thoughts on paper and could write for an entire period, thoughts flowing out full of creativity. Then there are students who struggle to get started, find any words, or even finish a sentence. The tech tool that I am highlighting … read more »