Technology and the Teacher

Michelle | July 1, 2009

We have all heard that we need to use technology in the classroom to enhance learning, but the newest buzz seems to be about whether teachers and brick and mortar schools are even needed in the 21st century.
In “Are Schools Irrelevant?” by Deven Black he poses this very question. This is something that I [...]

3 Steps for 21st Century Learning

Michelle | June 29, 2009

This is a short video by Jackie Halaw on how to begin converting your classroom to a 21st century class.

3 Steps for 21st Century Learning

Holocaust Project

Michelle | May 22, 2009

This year I gave students in my class the opportunity to earn extra credit by researching the Holocaust and designing a project for the St. Louis Holocaust Museum Art & Writing Contest.

27 Teens Win 2009 Holocaust Museum Art & Writing Contest via kwout

My students learned a lot about the Holocaust during their research and designed [...]