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25 virtual field trips for your classroom

DitchThatTxtbk — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:28:00 +0000

Virtual field trips allow us to take our students where the bus can’t. Here are 25 field trips and 10 activities to do while you're on one!Imagine your class traveling to see the Great Pyramid of Giza, touring the International Space Station, or having a face to face conversation with a beloved author. All of […]

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About mystery location calls and why we need more

Matt Miller — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Mystery video calls can break down a classroom's walls and open students up to the world. They're easy to set up and can be transformational. Picture it ... a sunny day in Valencia, Spain ... in a classroom. My students from Indiana are engaged in a geography guessing game with these students from Spain, and they're […]

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Classroom video calls. You can do this. Here’s how.

Matt Miller — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 02:59:00 +0000

Chances are, you're already doing video calls in your personal life. Using them in the classroom is easier than you might think! Here's how. Chances are, you’re already using video calls in your personal life. You FaceTime your far-away family or Zoom with friends from other countries. “Use it in the classroom, though? I wouldn’t know […]

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Try the Connected Kahoot!

DitchThatTxtbk — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 08:00:17 +0000

Kahoot is a favorite among students and teachers alike. It’s a fun way to jazz up assessments with gameshow style quizzes. But what if we took our Kahoot beyond the walls of our classroom? What if we used Skype or Google Hangouts to connect multiple classes and all played together at the same time? Steve […]

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Remixing traditional lessons with tech: a framework you can use

Matt Miller — Tue, 09 May 2017 17:24:52 +0000

Many times, teachers try to bring technology into the classroom by “teching up” their old lessons. They hope that they’ll get big, lasting change from a little bit of tech fairy dust. Many times, it doesn’t change the overall learning experience much — and sometimes detracts from it. To really get the most out of […]

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15 YouTube videos all educators must see

Matt Miller — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:41:41 +0000

Whenever I work with teachers, I always have a YouTube playlist handy. It has videos that always seem to resonate, entertain, educate or inspire. I constantly find encouragement in videos that others share. And in a world where well produced, stunning videos can be created by virtually anyone, it’s easier to find than ever. Here […]

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20 easy ways to collaborate globally with your class now

Matt Miller — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 10:45:57 +0000

Using video call tools like Zoom or Google Meet students can connect with people, places and experiences. Here are 20 ways to do it.The world is our classroom’s playground. We can see and talk to practically anyone around the world (with an Internet connection) for free.Video calls and collaborative digital tools let us connect in […]

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11 ways to bring out your students’ super powers

Matt Miller — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:45:49 +0000

Want to stop bullying, improve the classroom and school climate and improve achievement all at the same time? Help your students become superheroes. Using the SuperYou FUNdation curriculum, teachers are helping students empower themselves and become the best versions of themselves. They’re seeing children transform into better people as well as better students. You can […]

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