Competency goal Use digital tools in an independent, critical and creative manner in the gathering of information, and in the
Author: Ann S. Michaelsen
Author and school leader. Write about engaging students in learning with technology
Social Media Revolution 2
Social Media Revolution 2 is a refresh of the original video with new and updated social media & mobile statistics
David Cameron’s statement as prime minister
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Discussion groups in English class
Image by Keith Allison via Flickr Objectives: To learn how to discuss in small groups and hopefully be able to
Second election debate on Sky news in the UK
This is the sky news leaders debate. The second showdown with the three main parties.
Earth Days, American Experience, PBS Video
Objectives: To learn about the background of the modern environmental movement. Activities: Watch the movie (click on picture) Make a
Learning online as an alternative to traditional classrooms
Is it possible to offer online courses as an alternative to students who find the traditional school system difficult to
Playing games to learn?
Our Courts is a web-based education project designed to teach students civics and inspire them to be active participants in
Books we have read in class
Image via Wikipedia This year we have read: “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy and “Catcher in the Rye” by JD
Prime Minister’s Questions: 24 February 2010
Image via Wikipedia Objectives: Question Time is an opportunity for MPs and Members of the House of Lords to ask
How to improve your writing
When our students turn in their school papers teachers automatically see if the students have plagiarized. This is done in
Charles Nesbitt Wilson died last week
Cover of Charlie Wilson’s War (Widescreen) Who was Charles Nesbitt Wilson? Objectives: Understand what is meant by: “Charles Wilson’s efforts
Living faster, digital natives
Food for thought Take a look at these videos on how the digital revolution is changing our lives. At home
Changing Britain’s “first past the post” voting system.
Objectives: Investigating and learning more about the British electoral system The first past the post system is often called unfair.
