The following Slide Share was used for the TCI webinar on flipping your classroom.  What other strategies, tips, and sites do you like to use for flipped instruction?   Three ways to flip from Brian Thomas

Irish eyes are smiling, and so are we at TCI.  For a little holiday fun in advance of March 17th, I have written a lesson to help students learn about Ireland’s most famous name.  This skill builder lesson utilizes an emerging tech trend as well, QR codes.  Now, have no fear if you’re not familiar [...]

How do most students stay up-to-date on current events? You guessed it…social media. While there are many good things about social media, like any other tool…it has it’s place. If used to search out reliable sources…great. If it is THE source…uh oh.

Using primary sources with students these days is so much easier thanks to great sites like http://www.digitalvaults.org/ by the National Archives.  Like any other tool though, primary sources must be strategically used.  Here are four tips to keep in mind every time you get ready to use primary sources with students. Choose Wisely- Always think [...]

Having students use and find primary sources is a great exercise. See http://bit.ly/GGA4TB to get some practical tips on using them in class.

With this being an election year, it’d be a shame to pass up an opportunity to highten students awareness of how presidential elections are waged.  We have created a new game for you to play with your secondary students that we think you’ll love.  Everything y0u need to play the game including a lesson is [...]

Get your students to show what they know by creating print or digital versions of book, magazine, or CD jackets. This activity requires accurate, reflective thought on the content PLUS kicks up the creative thinking juices too! See this breakdown of three ideas and then see the second page for a full mock-up of a [...]

          ESSENTIAL QUESTION   How do people remember the events of 9/11?   OVERVIEW As we approach the eleventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we know that many teachers will undoubtedly want to cover this historic and emotional moment for our nation.  In this free activity by TCI, teachers encourage students [...]

Get your students and their  family to join in as the Democrats and Republicans nominate their candidate for President of the United States! Print this sheet out and make a copy for each student to take home before each acceptance speech.  Use it as a civics assignment, homework, or just to get their geek on! [...]

One of the most popular features to TCI Programs is the Interactive Student Notebook.  If you are a veteran of this great tool or it’s new to you entirely, here are three tips you can ponder on when getting ready for next school year.  Watch this quick 2 minute video and if you’ve used the [...]