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  • TDIH: Great Britain Declares War

    The War of 1812 transcended nationalist views and had global repercussions. To impart a holistic understanding, engage students in activities like mapping key interests of involved nations, interpreting diverse primary sources, and simulating diplomatic negotiations. Utilize online resources and emphasize critical thinking to weave the global narrative, fostering a vibrant, interconnected view of history.

  • New Image Prompts for January

    I’ve been working with new ideas this month. Trying some mixed media ideas with quilted animal images, geometric stylings, old cartography art schemes, and distressed protraits. These are just a couple of ideas from the past few weeks. Mostly I’m running generative tests on Midjourney v6 to see what is different from past iterations.

  • Adobe Firefly Creativity Prompt: School Mascot Reimagined

    Take time this year to learn how to use Adobe Firefly. The best ethical image generation prompt available to educators. In addition to it being amazing and following copyright regulations for generative AI, it is part of the Adobe Express program and already works with your district Microsoft and Google SSO. Be sure to check…

  • Unlocking the Riches of Richard II: A Classroom Exploration

    This blog explores Shakespeare’s Richard II, its historical context, its main character, and his tragic end, providing strategies for integrating the play into classroom teaching, emphasizing its cross-disciplinary potential.

  • Trek Across the Streaming Verse

    The Streaming Maze: Why Sharing Content in Class Just Got Trickier Remember the good old days when sharing a YouTube video or Netflix documentary in class was as simple as clicking play? Well, buckle up, educators, because the landscape of educational media streaming is getting turbulent. The culprit? The ever-shifting sands of broadcast exclusivity rights…

  • Comics in the Classroom: Where to Start in 2024

    The post provides a comprehensive instructional guide for teachers with resources and historical events for teaching the significance of comics and graphic novels, with various recommendations to enrich classroom learning experiences.