Thanks to my colleague Liv Kristin for this informative video about a problem we have in understanding the countries in
Category: Lesson plans
Snag Learning
Snag Learning offers free access to high quality documentary films from notable producers like National Geographic and NOVA. Snag Learning
New ways to learn intensive reading!
Florida Virtual School’s second online course / video game, Conspiracy Code Intensive Reading, appears to be ready. I found this
Learning languages
Reading my morning RSS feed I stumbled over this post on one of my favorite blogs “Free Technology for teachers“.
Learning about South Africa
Objectives To learn one or all of the curriculum goals below To debate and reflect on various sides of multicultural
Teaching the Kite Runner
Image via Wikipedia Teaching methods: Introduce the book We are going to work with the book using double entry journal,
Working with students
Every year teachers meet new students in class. It is so much fun and I always find I have so
Join us in the student blogging challenge!
Sandvika high school in Norway is entering this challenge for the 2nd time. Two years ago two of our students
Speaking English in different countries
Image via Wikipedia Calling students from different countries! I have to challenge myself and my network. Although I have spent
The greater the struggle…..
Competency goal Use digital tools in an independent, critical and creative manner in the gathering of information, and in the
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
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
