Completing the Hour of Code was more fun than I thought it would be. It had the feel of a game. I liked the way the programs taught you how to complete different lines of code. However, a couple times I made a few mistakes and it took a little trial and error to get the lines of code correct… Read more →
Month: July 2020
Library Websites
Creating a visually appealing website for a school library is important. It is a resource that can help students, parents, and teachers. MMHS Janice M. Mills Library Learning Commons The first thing that I noticed about this school library website is the name: “Learning Commons.” This phrases, to me, helps build unity within the school. I also like that this… Read more →
Virtual Tours
At this site: http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/take-virtual-tours-these-stunning-libraries you can take virtual tours of several different libraries around the world. The site has videos that you can watch to explore each library. The videos are narrated and explain different aspects of each library. At this site: https://poly.google.com/view/7QgB8A2nwf9 you can tour the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. This site is a different virtual tour than first… Read more →
QR Codes & Remote Learning
I have been using QR Codes for a while in my history classroom. I use them in several different ways. One way I use them is to send students on a timeline hunt. They have a list of events on their handout and they have to scan the QR codes around the room to find the date, then put the… Read more →