Yesterday, I felt like everyone in class was just DONE with school. So I asked them to write a quick venting-style response which discussed their views of school in general, and which narrated a little bit about their current experiences over the last week or so.

In history lies all the secrets of life. History must serve as our laboratory, and the past must serve as our most vital evidence in the quest to figure out why people behave the way they do in societal settings. If decision makers do not consult history, they make decisions without all of the facts.

- Bring Your Own Device, Dog, and Deconstruction of Literature. A burgeoning blog documenting the use of technology and therapy dogs in the high school English classroom. Friday, July 31, 2015. Asked me if students can create their own curriculets. What a great idea to promote higher level thinking! Screenshot of the opening of A Tale of Two Cities in Curriculet. However, student accounts and teacher accounts function differently in Curriculet.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014. A few years ago I came across a great one that is tailored to a history classroom using Common-Core standards. But I think this framework could be used in several disciplines. It is called the C4 Framework. Is also a great resource for teachers, especially history teachers that love technology! Must-Have Resource for History Teachers.

In this episode, Paul Solarz discusses how his fifth grade students are using digital portfolios to demonstrate their learning. This episode is a MUST view to get ideas on how to get started with digital portfolios in your class.

The easiest way to manage your class. Resources for Inquiry in History.