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Toward a More Consistently-Enacted Curriculum
First year teacher Ahmad Charara was assigned to teach Computer Applications at Lowrey Middle School this year. Fortunately, over the past several years, the Computer Applications course has been built…
Using Google Drawing to Create Multiplication Models
In Dana Grizzell’s third grade classroom at Snow, students created multiplication models using Google Drawing. First, students used the Shapes function to create a group. Then, using the copy and paste…
iLearn: Claim-Evidence-Reasoning
Several teachers in secondary science have begun using an argumentative writing protocol called “Claim-Evidence-Reasoning”, or “C-E-R”. Students use this protocol to generate a claim about a particular issue or concept,…
Blog Theme of the Month
Check out this new blog that is designed to teach you how to use a popular blogging theme! We created a test blog that shows teachers how to use the…
Google Classroom
Thinking about taking your classroom online? Google Classroom is ready to use! Watch this short video to see what Google Classroom can do for you. If you are interested, contact…
“My Learning Plan” is Going Digital
I have been working with students in the Dearborn Magnet High School and teacher Laurie Locascio to begin creating their digital My Learning Plans on Mahara, Dearborn’s ePortfolio platform. Using the…