Well, since creating my class wiki two years ago we have done some pretty cool things. It has since grown in size and value to become the online environment in which my 9th grade U.S. History classes work. When Wikispaces asked to do a profile on their blog, I immediately shared what I could, because I see a tremendous value in how we use our wiki in our classroom. Take a look for yourselves. Let me know what you think.
Jimmy Fallon has never made me laugh. Recently, I was directed to a clip by Gary Stager from Fallon's latenight show - it took NBC News' Brian Williams to do it though.
Any teacher familiar with Howard Zinn and his "People's History of the United States" will find this very useful. Teachers unfamiliar with Zinn - find out now...
From the guy who brought us the story about the impolite dinner guest who asked the teacher, "Be honest, what do you make?" I saw this video embedded on the American Rhetoric homepage, and I had to view it. Thumbs up, Taylor (right?).
This was sent to me in an email and I thought it was patriotic in a nice welcoming way (not over-the-top) and is rather timeless.
