Shut Down System and Reboot Immediately

I assume today's class session deals with technology. If so, let me know here what you learned. 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 Games

I believe today's class (October 23) will be devoted to a presentation of your history/social studies games. Please post your game here. By the way, there was something wrong with the link to my Gluing Students to Their Seats blog. I've fixed the link, and I'd appreciate it if you would take a look at the games and activities there. I think you will find them 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 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?"