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The world of artificial intelligence is constantly advancing and changing the education landscape. The time is now to learn what this new technology can do for us as teachers and how to embrace it. ChatGPT…
EDUCATION AND CHATGPT
The world of artificial intelligence is constantly advancing and changing the education landscape. The time is now to learn what this new technology can do for us as teachers and how to embrace it. ChatGPT…
Teaching Gun Rights in the Age of BRUEN
Think about the Second Amendment. What comes to mind? I think about something other than the constitutional language of the Second Amendment but about the connotative connections. I think about the layered nature of the…
How the Socratic Method Can Transform Your Classroom & Spark Meaningful Discussions through dialectics.
When it comes to teaching, the Socratic Method has been used for centuries to foster dialectical discussions and help students gain an understanding of a concept. It’s a powerful tool that can be used in…
The Importance of Teaching Maus
The McMinn County School Board recently made headlines when they voted to remove Maus from the eighth-grade curriculum. At a recent school board meeting, opponents of the book’s removal spilled into an overflow room. The…
“Wait, what page are we on?” A Lesson on Literary Studies in the Secondary ELA Classroom
Teaching whole novels or pieces of drama can be intimidating no matter the age or reading level of our students. Whether we’re reading a novel as a class or allowing student choice for independent reading,…
FROM ROE TO DOBBS
Abortion presents a profound moral question, and the Constitution does not prohibit the citizens of each state from regulating or prohibiting abortion. This decision overrules Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Pennsylvania v. Casey….
Banned Books
Banned Books Week is here! The week of September 18 – September 24, 2022, teachers and librarians from all over will be celebrating the literature that has the power and potential to challenge and shape…
Creating a Culture of Support for Students Experiencing Adversity
With all of the events that have unfolded in the past few years, it’s easy to imagine adversity lurking behind every corner like a bad penny that just keeps showing up. And if you’ve read…