Shut Down System and Reboot Immediately

Mr. Kevin Rook is scheduled to talk to the class today about how technology affects the teaching of social studies at Central. I think you will find some differences in perspective when you talk to someone of the front lines of teaching with technology at the high school level. Please comment on what Mr. Rook's advice. Are there any technology-related innovations at Central that seem to you likely to lead to improved social studies education? Any technology-related items you really hope you have when you are teaching? Did you learn about any potential problems related to educational technology?

Gluing students to their seats and other fun activities

I believe today's class (October 20) will be devoted to a presentation of your history/social studies games. Please post your game here. I plan on adding some of your games to my Gluing Students to Their Seats, so I'd appreciate it if you would post your game in a format that will make it easy for me to post on that site.

By the way, I I think you will find the games and activies on the "Gluing" blog very useful when you're actually teaching and need an occasional change of pace.

As if by magic....

One of the most important keys to good teaching is the ability to create a classroom environment conducive to learning. Consider the learning-environment factors discussed in class today and in the assigned chapter of TSSFFAP. Which of these positive-environment-building factors do you think you are/will be particularly good at? Which do you think will be more of a struggle for you?

Once Around the Race Course

Few things are more important to classroom success than good planning. What did you learn from today's class session (10/6) and/or the reading assignment that you think is particularly important to remember when attempting to plan effective classes/courses?

Molder of Dreams

How did you like the Guy Doud video? What did you think particularly useful in his advice/comments on teaching? What about his teaching makes him an appropriate "teacher of the year?"