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Have Students Think Like Historians with “History Change Frame”!

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  Have Students Think Like Historians with “History Change Frame”! History Change Frame is a learning strategy specifically designed for history classrooms. The point of the strategy is to force students to think like historians, focusing on concepts such as change over time, problem/solutions, the motivations of people groups and the interconnectivity of history.  The first step of History Change Frame is the identification of key groups within a given historical text by the students. For example, if students are reading a document about the The French Revolution, the groups might be the First Estate, the Second Estate, and the Third Estate. Students can either use the text or prior knowledge to complete this step. Students should identify at least two groups, but can use more. Once the groups have been identified, they should be listed on a graphic organizer under the “Groups” section.  Once the groups have been identified and listed, the students can begin reading thro...
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Two Simple & Fun Word Games to Help Students With Vocab

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Two Simple & Fund Word Games to Help Students with Vocab Learning & remembering vocabulary can feel like a tedious chore for students. As an alternative to dull worksheets or packets, I will explain two similar vocabulary-centric games to help students learn/review important terms.  Both of these strategies over game-based learning. Using games to educate students makes the content more enjoyable, and oftentimes more memorable. Creating a point system within these games would also create gamification in the classroom, providing the students greater motivation to learn.  They’re both quick & easy to set up and play! Talk a Mile a Minute One strategy is called “Talk a Mile a Minute”. First, students should find teams - pairs or groups of three are ideal. One student on each team, “the talker”, is given a sheet of paper or card that lists six terms (the number of terms on each card is, of course, adjustable). The talker then has one minute to explain the terms, withou...
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Make Educational Videos Engaging with EdPuzzle

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  Make Educational Videos Engaging with EdPuzzle Videos have become a staple of the classroom in the Digital Age. Whether it be a course-related film, a tutorial, or an instructional video, having your students watch a good and informative video is a quick and easy way to convey content - especially for visual learners. And assigning videos for students to watch on their own time is almost ubiquitous in modern education. According to a 2020 survey, 90% of teachers believe videos play a critical role in their classroom and 92% of teachers have their students use  (including videos) for independent work. However, simply showing or assigning a video does not guarantee a student will be engaged, especially when they are watching it independently. A useful tool for teachers to ensure engagement and active learning for their students while watching videos is EdPuzzle.  What is EdPuzzle? EdPuzzle is a free-to-use online platform designed to enhance the experience of educational ...
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