Dressing up Google Classroom
- in Ramblings
I am not a huge fan of Google Classroom. I simply find it utilitarian at best. However, the widespread adoption of it has caused me to write up some specific tricks to overcome many of…
Author: Jeff Swisher
Roby Speedway
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Description Located between 108th and 112th Streets just west of Indianapolis Blvd. One-mile dirt track. Operated from about 1920 through 1936. Backstretch ran parallel with State Line Road., probably only a 100 feet or so…
G. H. Hammond Meat Packing
- in Local Hammond
Description In 1868, George Hammond was living in Detroit and working with Marcus Towle. Mr. Towle was the first to use chipped ice from the Great Lakes to ship frozen processed beef by rail to…
Automating the Senior Slide Show
- in Resources
Description I have made a few senior slide shows over my tenure. With that said, I finally found a way to automate the process. It is still a work in progress if you have any…
Presidents Dated Also Assignment
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Introduction Every year, students undertake numerous presidential projects that, although informative, tend to be somewhat repetitive and monotonous. This year, however, we are embarking on a creative and exciting adventure. Inspired by a compilation of…
Mastery Based Classroom
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I have been struggling for years on how to implement mastery-based learning in a social studies class. How can I support students in different areas at any given time? I have been collecting and reading…
Using Rewordify to Help Understand Difficult Text
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When deciding whether to retain a Primary Source or Text in its original form or make modifications for learners struggling with reading comprehension, I encountered a personal dilemma. On one hand, leaving it unchanged preserves…
Reacting to the Past Simulations
- in American History
Reacting to the Past revolutionizes active learning in higher education through its immersive role-playing games. Within these games, students assume distinct character roles, each with unique objectives, and are challenged to effectively communicate, collaborate, and…
Role-play games and simulations in International Relations: an overview
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Games and simulations have long been used for both policy analysis andteaching of International Relations. After a brief overview of the field, thisarticle focuses on their employment as a pedagogical tool in the InternationalRelations classroom,…
Hammond Maps (1886 – 1921)
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The Sanborn Map Company was a publisher of detailed maps of U.S. cities and towns in the 19th and 20th centuries. The maps were originally created to allow fire insurance companies to assess their total…