by Ross Crockett | Media Fluency
To show movies or not to show movies? Our guess is that Shakespeare would probably approve of teaching English with film. In Hamlet, the titular character repeatedly procrastinated about whether he should avenge the death of his father by murdering the new king of... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | STEM
If you’re looking for some science videos to flip your STEM classroom with, there’s a whole world of them on the Web. You don’t want just any old average science videos, though. You’re looking for ones that learners will actually want to watch.... 
by Ross Crockett | Media Fluency
Be honest—do you still remember the car crash videos that you watched in your Driver’s Education class in high school? If you don’t, you might at least recall that the videos had an effect on you or at least some of your classmates. Your teacher showed you those... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Flipped Learning
When using a concept for flipped math class, it’s important to understand how it will enrich your students. There are a number of ways to integrate technology and modern teaching methods into any math classroom that will be beneficial to both the teacher and... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
Global digital citizenship practices put focus on real-world problem solving. They’re about getting students communicating globally in a way that enriches their community and the world. There’s lots to think about when it comes to ensuring guidelines for... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Media Fluency
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of our flipped learning beginner’s guide. Can you feel excitement about flipping your classroom? If you’ve never done it before it can be challenging to know where to even begin. That’s why we’ve... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Flipped Learning
If you’re already familiar wth the Essential Fluencies, you may be trying to figure out ways to bring them into your classroom. Flipped learning is a great way to do it because flipped classrooms are one of the best tools for creating environments for creative... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
Online learning resources are great for differentiated learning styles. The flipped aspect allows anyone to learn anywhere, anytime and at their own pace. So where can we go to learn not only academic lessons, but practical skills that help us lead enhanced lives? If... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Blended Learning
It’s a fascinatingly complex digital student that attends today’s classrooms. Instructional methods that meet their needs and expectations have evolved. The good news is these have largely been integrated into the lives of teachers and students with much... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Flipped Learning
As the modern classroom continues to change and grow, the flipped classroom model continues to be redefined. When developing your own flipped learning classroom activities, there will be growing pains. You can be prepared for them if you are aware. Here are some sites...