Here is the link to my survey titled "Grade Your Local School System".

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QWV3QKC

New Deal Concept Map

I have created a concept map of the main programs associated with FRS's 3 R's of the New Deal.  I would use this concept map to help the students see the overall program and how they affected each other.  A concept map is a good strategy for this standard because of the vast amount of programs often called "Alphabet Soup".  I could have the students create this map as part of the lesson, but I would prefer to have it made prior to class so that more time is spent on the actual programs instead of creating this list.  I would begin by working individually as a supplement to a lecture.  I would then have them move into groups for an activity aimed at getting the students to discuss the programs.

Roman Empire Digital Project

My first project in my educational technologies class consisted of a 50 minute lesson utilizing 5 websites. The lesson I created focused on the Roman Empire especially architecture and law.

The first site I sent the students to was Khan Academy to view a video showing what Rome looked like at it's height.  This video is pretty neat and serves as a good start to the Roman lesson.

Next the students were sent to PBS.org to play the Roman Emperor game.  This is a fun way to introduce them to Roman culture.  They will learned some shocking information about some of the famous Roman Emperor.

Historyforkids.org was next, to learn some more specific information on Roman aqueducts.

The 12 Tables was the subject of the next website: unrv.com

I finished the lesson with a fun artifact identification game at: http://www.snaithprimary.eril.net/robject0.htm

This lesson should give the students basic of Roman culture, engineering, and law.

This Is Just the Start

This is my first post concerning "Teaching with Technology".  I will be posting further information on this subject.