Learn how to use Pages by reading Pages for iPad. You can access and download the text in Apple Books on your iPad.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen is an initiative that is encouraging and empowering students to create an oral history of the United States by recording interviews with their elders using the free Story Corps app. And while the program requires students be over 13 to publish their work using this specific app, the curricular ideas (check out the toolkit at the bottom of this page) can be modified and used by students of all ages. Discover more in this quick 1 minute video.

The best way to learn more about this movement is to listen to some the heartwarming, and sometimes heartbreaking, stories. Below is a video of one animated story, as well as a link to many of the stories Story Corps has captured over the years. You can sort the stories by collection (i.e. justice, military, parenthood, etc.), date, and more.

Check out the toolkit and podcast below. There are many great resources that you can put to use right away.

Do you want your students to connect with students outside the four walls of their classroom? Consider the value in a global learning community. Discover these amazing resources by watching the following brief introductory videos. When one of the programs sparks your interest and you want to learn more about it, check out the section below these videos to learn how to move forward and engage globally.

Learn more about using these tools to connect globally by watching the  following instructional videos.

Get started! Follow the links below to  connect globally with another classroom.

Are you interested in free virtual classes geared toward upper elementary - high school students? Discover how to access NewseumEd virtual classes by watching the short video below.

NewseumED offers free 30 - 50 minute virtual classes for your students. These classes run Monday - Friday, 9AM - 4PM, and can be adjusted to fit YOUR schedule. They are aligned to standards and often include additional teaching ideas/handouts. A few examples of classes are: “Is It Fair? Evaluate Your Media”, “Fighting Fake News: How to Outsmart Trolls and Troublemakers”, “Media Ethics for Students”, “First Amendment and Tinker” and “You Can’t Say That in School?"  Follow the links below to review grade-appropriate content for your students.

Request a free virtual class for your students by following the link below. You should request a class with at least a two week notice, as you will be provided with a test date to ensure properly working hardware/software.

What is the Global Read Aloud? The Global Read Aloud is designed for all age groups and was started by Pernille Ripp in 2010. She had one ambitious goal, and that was to have a single book connect the world. Since its launch, GRA has created millions of connections in more than 86 different countries, and now is the perfect time for your class to connect globally and join the fun. Discover more by watching the short video below.

Learn more about the Global Read Aloud below. Contact me if you want a copy of the flyer.

It's time to get started! Sign up to receive updates via e-mail and check out the weekly schedule. Then, order the texts and join the conversation using  the 2019 Twitter hashtag. The links are provided below.