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in reply to: 4.7 Creating Engaging Virtual Activities #18187

Help make this in-person activity virtual —- Mock Congress Simulation

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in reply to: 4.6 Classroom Meeting Activities #18186

One of my favorite ways to use classroom huddle time is something I call “Shout-Out Circle.” At the end of the week, I set aside a few minutes for students to give positive shout-outs to classmates. It can be anything from “Thanks for explaining the homework” to “You had a great point in our debate.”

I’ve used this with high school students in my government and economics classes, and it’s always a great way to build a supportive, team-like atmosphere. It gives students a voice, boosts confidence, and encourages kindness in a way that feels authentic. Even the more reserved students tend to engage when they hear their name or get recognized by a peer.

It’s a simple routine that consistently helps build a positive and respectful classroom culture.

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in reply to: 4.4 Fostering Student Relationships #18185

I love to start class or a virtual session with some sort of brain teasers. We have used a lot of “Would You Rather” questions to break up some of the mundaneness of other questions

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in reply to: 4.4 Fostering Student Relationships #18184

Getting to know what our students like to do outside of the classroom is the thing I find most effective. I always like to find what I have in common with the students!

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in reply to: 4.4 Fostering Student Relationships #18183

One of my favorite strategies for building relationships with students, whether in person or online, is consistently showing up with authentic curiosity about their lives outside the classroom. I make a habit of asking questions about their sports, jobs, families, or even what music they are into. It is low pressure and builds trust over time.

I remember one student who struggled academically but was really into car repair. I made a point to ask him about his weekend projects and even had him explain some basic engine components to me. That small effort created a stronger connection, and he started showing more engagement in class, even in areas that were not initially his strength.

Being genuinely interested in students as people has always been the most reliable way to build respect and rapport, no matter the format.

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in reply to: 4.3 Remote Learning Matrix #18181

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LkRjNxOnCwS3scr7WozPrVL7HK0sm5Mh/view?usp=drive_link

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in reply to: 3.5 Your Hyperdoc #18180

For this lesson, I created a HyperDoc focused on the law of demand. The goal was to help students understand how changes in price impact consumer behavior. The lesson walks them through a sequence of engaging activities including a video hook, interactive simulation, vocabulary work, graphing practice, and a real-world application.

One resource that really stood out was the Crash Course Economics video on demand. It explains the concept in a fun, accessible way that grabs students’ attention right away and builds a strong foundation for the rest of the lesson.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CiP815x4MuXKCj5qaxjl8FxGz8kDMi1A/view?usp=drive_link

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in reply to: 2.6 Tech Tool Tic-Tac-Toe #18053

Love that you are branching out with Blooket. I would recommend Quizziz as well! They can even help generate questions with their AI ability.

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in reply to: 2.6 Tech Tool Tic-Tac-Toe #18052

I found Quizizz fun and engaging because it turns quizzes into games and gives instant feedback. One challenge was balancing question difficulty so it wasn’t too easy or too hard.

Here’s a link of a Quizizz activity I created on

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in reply to: 2.4 Your Digital Home Base #18050

I included a weekly agenda and a “Course Materials” folder. The weekly agenda outlines the plan for each day, helping students stay organized and aware of deadlines. The “Course Materials” folder holds key resources like the syllabus, class handouts, and links to commonly used tools. These elements make it easier for students to find what they need, stay on track, and feel more supported in a digital learning environment, all of which improve engagement and overall success.

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in reply to: 1.8 Challenges of Teaching Online #18048

One of the most challenging parts of online teaching for me is keeping students engaged and participating during lessons. Without the in-person connection, it’s difficult to know if students are really understanding the material or just passively listening. A strategy that has helped is using MagicSchool AI to create interactive and personalized learning materials like discussion prompts, bell ringers, and quick formative checks. It saves me time when planning and allows me to focus more on creating engaging lessons that keep students involved. You can access it at . This tool has improved my online teaching by helping me deliver more focused, student-centered instruction.

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in reply to: 1.6 Streamlining Your Digital Workspace #18045

One tool that has helped streamline my digital workspace is Google Drive. I use it to organize all my teaching materials in folders by class and unit, which makes it easy to find and update lessons, handouts, and assessments. For example, I have folders for each course I teach—AP Government, Economics, and History of Sports—with subfolders for each unit. This helps me stay organized and saves time during planning. You can access it at https://drive.google.com. Keeping everything in one place improves my workflow and helps students by making materials easy to access and share.

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