Chris Ridgway

High School Social Studies/History Student Teacher

[Chris Ridgway @ChrisTeachHist]

Made the logo for my #EDUC331 Podcast! @Bigler_Michelle

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I reviewed the tool PBS Learning Media and think it is a great place to find media content for your lessons. For social studies, using images and videos is a great way to connect the students with the content. #EDUC331 #PBS

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@Bigler_Michelle I think the access to information that comes with being online could be beneficial. It is also beneficial for them to be in a digital environment where they spend a lot of time outside of school.

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@Bigler_Michelle This will be a challenge for me. A big part for me will be easy to read text. Simple accent colors that help make the page have flavor but don't take away from the text.

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@Bigler_Michelle Simplicity is what makes a website easy to navigate. You want to have a minimalist approach on a website homepage, going more in depth when they select a specific section.

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@Bigler_Michelle I think layout will be the most important aspect of my ePortfolio. Organization and the first impression when seeing a site help aid understanding.

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@iamchiaravalli A teacher who promotes gradeless learning. An interesting follow for a different perspective on common ways of teaching.

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@EducatorsRising A page that posts inspirational things for teachers.

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@TeachitHist Another site that gives history teachers some cool new ideas.

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@HistoryResource Gives ideas for history teachers.

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@EduTeacherTips Is a YouTube Channel that features short videos with tips for teachers.

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@teachwithjb I think the introduction video for new topics as homework is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

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@lexiekernteach I have a comp book where I note things that had a big impact on me. It is mostly pedagogical approaches/teaching philosophies, but also some ideas for future activities. I like having something tangible to go back to.

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Just found a cool website that would be great for future history projects! The site includes ways it can be used in the classroom making it easy for first time users. https://t.co/Z897AJcwHe #educ331 #pstpln

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@Justeachistory @TeachitHist @historybookgrp

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@Kaitlynn_Sil I think clear guidelines established at the start of the year can help with this. For example, the Chromebook is common in all classrooms now. At the start of the year, the teacher should establish guidelines and expectations around the Chromebook usage.

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@KatieBonaccors1 I think student agency is key. I personally do a lot better writing notes with pen and paper rather than on a device.

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@NatalieCorn44 Hey Natalie! This is a good question that I would be curious what others say. My guess would be the primary way of communication between us and parents will be email/phone call.

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How would you handle a student using their in-class technology to do something unrelated to classwork? I imagine it will be a common problem in a modern classroom. #pstpln

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@KeonJulia Hey Julia! What subject and age group are you hoping to teach?