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3 Free Map Creators
This is reblogged from my post on FreeTech4Teachers. Maps are a great way for students to navigate their understanding of different topics. While it is useful for geography (of course), students can...
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Podcasts to help Students think Creatively about Traditional Content
One of the great privileges in my position at Ransom Everglades is that I still get to work directly with students in the classroom. I teach two sections of United States History. This work not only...
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Interactive Presidential Debate Resource
Our amazing librarian informed me of a great tool launched by PBS and Microsoft watchingthedebates.org. It allows you to “watch and interact with every debate since 1960.” This is a great resource to...
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Teaching the Presidential Debates
Carter-Ford debate via Wikimedia Commons This is the first election cycle where my students are voluntarily and eagerly tuning in for the Presidential Debates. This offers many of us a unique...
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View & Access over 6,000 Photochrom Prints from the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress has published its collection of more than 6,000 photochrom pictures from the turn of the 20th century. The collection includes images from Europe, Asia, and North America from...
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Google Arts & Culture for Android & iOS
I have long been a fan of Google Arts & Culture (previously Google Art Project). It allows individuals to explore museums, exhibits, and historical topics around the world. For example, you can...
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Interactive Maps out Life of Former Presidents
Today, President Obama and his family will leave the White House as the 45th President takes the oath of office. President Obama is the 44th person to embark on a post-Presidential journey. This...
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Free Literary Texts & Resources for Teachers & Students
I recently discovered CommonLit, a free curated repository of fiction and non-fiction works for teachers and students. This is a great resource for educators looking to infuse content into their course...
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Teaching the Holocaust – Resources for Education
As a history teacher, I am also struck by both the impact and magnitude of teaching the Holocaust. The Holocaust was neither first, nor sadly the last, targeted genocide in world Holocaust Memorial...
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Google Art & Culture is More Robust than Ever
I have been a fan of Google Art & Culture from the days when it was called Google Art Project. By combining Google Maps with Google Art & Culture, you can take a tour of your favorite museums...
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