Tag Archive: Teaching

Five Reasons I Use Graphic Novels to Teach History

Lovers of history know that there are innumerable ways to experience the past.  To this end, our history classes at Sewickley Academy engage students in literature, film, speakers, art, music, field trips, and… Continue reading

9 Ways to Use Social Media in Your Classroom

It’s overwhelming to think about packing up the summer, heading back to the classroom, and adding a new instructional strategy to your already overflowing toolbox. Yet, ostensibly, you are a fairly proficient computer… Continue reading

Speaking Up

Back in February, I started following Andy Carvin on Twitter and for the first time since my initiation to tweeting in November 2011, I experienced the power of social media journalism. “Primary Source Documents” took on a whole new meaning and my…