Category Archives: Technology

Timeline Wizardry!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

I’ve been searching for an easy, collaborative, and sharp-looking timeline generator for a number of years now and hadn’t had success in finding anything until a few weeks ago. Previously I checked out Dipity, XTimeline, and some clever solutions for … Continue reading →

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Wither the popsicle stick?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

For the past few years, I’ve taken to using popsicle sticks as a central item to facilitate discussion and create groups in my classroom. At the beginning of the year I’d put every student’s name on a popsicle stick, group … Continue reading →

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New Assignment Alert!!!: The Presidency and the Media – A Comparative Analysis

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Just when I think I’ve got things in order and I’m happy with the trajectory of a unit, I end up dreaming up some new assignment that occupies my evening. Sigh. Tonight’s antagonist (though not an unwelcome one) is an … Continue reading →

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Political Party Timeline: An Outstanding Example of Information Reorganization

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

I figure if I don’t figure out how to make pithier and less ambitious posts, I may never write again. So in the spirit of getting something, anything, out to the world, I better pass along what I’m thinking about … Continue reading →

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Building a Collaborative Comparison with Google Docs

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

This past week I had my US History students looking at the variety of developments, economic systems, political arrangements, and connections with Native Americans that took place in the North American English colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries. To … Continue reading →

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The Ethics of Building Collective Review Sheets on Google Docs

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

I’m giving my first test in my American Government class next Thursday, and am currently encouraging my students to begin thinking about organizing their materials and preparing for that assessment. However, as this group of students is sophomores, I’m striving … Continue reading →

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Prepping for a PLN Presentation

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

This Tuesday morning I’ll be presenting to my colleagues during a day of professional development. I was given total freedom and flexibility to present on whatever topic I wanted, and I ultimately chose to talk about strategies and tools that … Continue reading →

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Modeling Scrivener via Screencasts

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

I got some helpful feedback and responses about my post on organizing oneself for comprehensive exams with Scrivener and I’m looking forward to gaining a more in depth sense of how one uses the program for humanities-focused work. However, I … Continue reading →

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Reading, Organizing, and Synthesizing Vast Quantities of Information

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

I feel like this title needs and “oh my” at the end as some sort of Wizard of Oz homage that will dress up an otherwise pretty wonky name for a post. Oh well. We’ll just have to be content … Continue reading →

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Fun with online image editors!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

“There’s no rest for the weary,” or is it “There’s no rest for the wicked”? I’ve heard the expression both ways, and depending on your self-image (or skill in channeling reflexive guilt, I suppose), I guess either works depending on … Continue reading →

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