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 [...]

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.

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.  We know it by it’s official name and many nicknames too.  The networks all have a special, uber branded name for it with big graphics and music to boot their bumpers into segments.  Whatever the name we call it, elections in America is what gives new [...]

Usually, when I have attended a conference, I am a presenter.  It’s a rare delight to get the opportunity to be a participant rather than facilitator.  This coming Saturday (10/20) I will be going to my first EdCamp.  Many educators out there may be unfamiliar with these unconventional conventions. Watch this VIDEO on what the [...]

There is no “off” switch for teachers. It’s in our blood to be curious, obtain knowledge, and pass it along.  That’s why it’s wonderful to work for a company of teachers, by teachers, and for teachers.

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! [...]

The interactive student notebook (ISN) has been around since the 1970s.  Like all great ideas, it is timeless.  Since ISNs are the heart of how students respond to TCI lessons, we have lots of tools that we use to teach how to create great notebooks.  These tools may be webinars, materials in TeacherGenius, or even our popular [...]

Around here, we love fall. The crisp air, football tailgaters, and stunning colors really float our boats. Most of all, however, we love conferences. Put us in a windowless, cement-floored exhibit hall or turn us loose with a group of teachers in a meeting room, and we’re in heaven. We love rubbing elbows with other [...]

I am a huge fan of http://www.symbaloo.com/.  This website has allowed me to create a web interface of my favorite webtools similar to my iPad and Android phone.  Tiles that look like apps launch into my favorite web sites.  We’ve posted this in our TeacherGenius section.  I’ve updated the TCI Symbaloo to include some great [...]