Blabberize Vid

I am using this video in class today where I am subbing at Potter's House High School for an 11th grade Civics class. Do you think it would be interesting if you were in Civics class?

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Learning Object 3: Xtranormal video

This video is a useful way to communicate less "exciting" course content to students. For example, I would use this video in a stream of videos teaching students about the writing process. It would more easily grab attention and communicate ideas in small, digestible pieces.

Learning Object 2: US Expansion Pretest

This survey on surveymonkey actually functions as a pretest for me to decipher what the class knows on a given unit of study. It is a quick, easy, and generally entertaining way for students to be assessed without pressure.

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Learning Object 1: Blabberize the Civil War

This is a video intended to introduce a lesson regarding Civil War perspectives specifically focused around children in the war.



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kid: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62361174@N00/1346766013
man: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26406919@N00/477111054/

Survey

Students always struggle with time management. Everyone has their own "minor addictions" that seem to consume all their time. For many, these addictions include television-, internet-, or video game-related activities. Recognizing these addictions and the amount of time that is lost in them is the first step to solving the problem.

This survey is designed to create awareness and the opportunity to seek change in habits. When students complain about not having enough time, all they need to do is reflect on the amount of time they waste on unnecessary activities. This is only the first step, however. Follow-up is important in maintaining the goal.

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