https://www.itzmra.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-06-12 https://www.itzmra.com/blog/i-gotta-say-it-was-a-good-day monthly 0.5 2020-07-19 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f14576fe28e0f1e8833b378/1595168698699/APEF%2BGala.jpg Blog - I Gotta Say It Was A Good Day… Averill Park Education Foundation Gala | November 2017 https://www.itzmra.com/blog/the-day-the-internet-died monthly 0.5 2021-06-14 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/60c76a4626bb586204eaed93/1623681613026/timed+out.jpeg Blog - The Day the Internet Died… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.itzmra.com/donate daily 0.75 2020-07-08 https://www.itzmra.com/home daily 1.0 2020-07-16 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f062fd29910fd142f19c267/1594843955441/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-08%2Bat%2B4.34.19%2BPM.jpg Home - Current Global Issues A unique Grade 8 elective with the goal of helping students gain a better understanding of the world and the experiences of its people. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f062fb80b01c07d0f8e92de/1594844116343/Tech%2BTip%2Bof%2Bthe%2BWeek-Logo.jpg Home - EdTech Tools & Resources A wealth of educational technology resources and strategies to support teachers, students, and families https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f064707b136566104ed85df/1594843987881/49_Cent__1_-removebg-preview.png Home - Historical Raps Library About 15 years ago, the historical rapper “49 Cent” made his debut and since then he’s crafted a series of raps to help students better understand American history. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f0f64d7aaa46018cc44623d/1594844382121/IMG_6217.jpg Home - Over 20 Years in Education As a middle school educator, Mr. A has the pleasure of working with the talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working students of Algonquin Middle School. https://www.itzmra.com/bio daily 0.75 2020-09-06 https://www.itzmra.com/49-cent-american-history-raps daily 0.75 2020-08-31 https://www.itzmra.com/course-overview daily 0.75 2020-07-16 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/5f0b411b1207ba5845c4d3ee/5f0b42e4aee1c9281a96c214/1594573548809/Screen+Shot+2020-07-11+at+5.43.41+PM.png Course Overview https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/5f0b411b1207ba5845c4d3ee/5f0b4448e08c710badf3fcce/1594573900183/Screen+Shot+2020-07-12+at+1.08.18+PM.png Course Overview https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/5f0b411b1207ba5845c4d3ee/5f0b4448b4e91d7c8f4238da/1594573905729/Screen+Shot+2020-07-12+at+1.11.10+PM.png Course Overview https://www.itzmra.com/curriculumn-highlights daily 0.75 2020-07-16 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f0e1b8a14a5af3e7b383334/1594761571603/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-14%2Bat%2B4.53.43%2BPM.jpg Curriuculum Highlights A model student letter describing global education https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f0e20f75ecb485ca38e25ba/1594939152018/sidraa.jpg Curriuculum Highlights Clouds Over Sidra recounts one refugee’s experience https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f0e1aa014a5af3e7b380ba8/1594759849121/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-14%2Bat%2B4.48.32%2BPM.jpg Curriuculum Highlights Students will learn about and create an infographic https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f0e2717fc90dd164a866dda/1594939194766/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-14%2Bat%2B5.43.14%2BPM.jpg Curriuculum Highlights A model student podcast on the plastic problem https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f0e29a99a7c765a79e99db1/1594764900211/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-14%2Bat%2B5.48.07%2BPM.jpg Curriuculum Highlights C-ROADS online simulator helps us measure impact https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f0e27e42143b42d0085bac5/1594939161479/Human%2BRights%2BNews%2BBroadcast.jpg Curriuculum Highlights Check out this Starz News segment on life in China https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f0e150a8636fc0c5ff4d21a/1594819639492/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-14%2Bat%2B4.21.51%2BPM.jpg Curriuculum Highlights Is the Green New Deal a good idea? 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Next, teachers curate a selection of resources for students to explore. The teacher then explains the objectives for the lesson as well as the project requirements. Students apply what they learn to create of an authentic product. Next, students share their work with peers and others outside the classroom. Teachers also provide students with the an opportunity to reflect on their learning and to set goals for future assignments. Lastly, students can extend their learning by exploring additional learning resources. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f10c9a3a86efc033bacef66/1594935724657/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-16%2Bat%2B5.41.17%2BPM.jpg Digital Learning - A Framework for Learning Hyperdocs provide a powerful framework for teaching that maximizes learning in blended or online environments. Learners go through the entire learning process as they engage, explore, explain, apply, share, reflect, and extend learning. Beyond the content, Hyperdocs also target essential skills for learning including collaboration, creativity, and critical-thinking. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f10d22796780b5908a6091b/1594937903951/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-16%2Bat%2B6.17.02%2BPM.jpg Digital Learning - Benefits for Teachers & Learners Creating a Hyperdoc requires the teacher to “begin with the end in mind”. What are the objectives or standards for this project? What resources will students use to learn? What products will students make and what tools are available? Once it’s complete, a Hyperdoc enables learners to take ownership of their learning. Students can create an variety of product-types, progress at their own pace, and continue to learn even after the project is complete. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f10d4a57d1ef7073e6c9b8a/1594938567749/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-16%2Bat%2B6.28.13%2BPM.jpg Digital Learning - Examples and Resources Click here to view the Hyped for Hyperdocs presentation Click here to view the Global Poverty Project Hyperdoc Project Click here to view the Plastic Problem Hyperslides Project Click here for the official Hyperdocs website https://www.itzmra.com/technology-tips daily 0.75 2020-07-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f1a11995c8f396c5b433770/1595543967238/There%2527s%2BNothing%2BWorse....jpg Technology Tips - Chromecamp In order to onboard incoming sixth graders to 1:1 Chromebooks, we created a series of digital lessons that we call Chromecamp. Students learn how to use Google Classroom, Google Drive, and Google Calendar, how to bookmark websites, proper email etiquette, and more. Click below to see a selection of the student tutorials about their new pal, Chromey! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f1a110870dd1121a81bc333/1595543857185/Tech+Tip+of+the+Week-Logo.png Technology Tips - Tuesday’s Tech Tip of the Week In order to support students, staff, and members of the community, we instituted a technology tutorials series called Tuesday’s Tech Tip of the Week. Shown school-wide on the morning announcements, these videos address FAQs, share helpful tricks, and spotlight some of the best online tools. Click below for a playlist of some of our favorite technology tips. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f1a12153e98cf65caac3cbe/1595544123976/OneToOneLogoAMS%2B%25281%2529.jpg Technology Tips - AMS Technology Newsletter The AMS Technology newsletter is designed to support our teachers in a 1:1 Chromebook environment. Whether it’s sharing new digital tools are championing the work of colleagues, this bi-monthly resource empowers teachers with the resources they need to maximize teaching and learning. Checkout some of our favorites below. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f060eb07a42a35a3a6b8569/t/5f1a135ecc37d17bb317776d/1595544423947/newsletter+gif.gif Technology Tips https://www.itzmra.com/49-cent-current-events-raps daily 0.75 2020-08-31