Friday, February 26, 2010

2010 "Worst of the Worst"

In class we read about "The Worst of the Worst"--but the issue was 2003. Due to my aversion of cutting down acres of trees to keep this current, I found the following link and would encourage you to compare it to the 2003 list. Mostly the cast of players are the same.

The World's 10 Worst Dictators | Parade.com

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Movers and Shakers of WWII



In your history class, we have been working on learning these important World War II leaders. In years past, I have simply used the photos and information as a chart on my whiteboard. This year, I am practicing using a new tool called VoiceThread. I've explained the anatomy of a VoiceThread and how to comment in your class. Remember, you're quest is to use both old and new technologies to learn each leaders' name, country, and affiliation (Axis or Allies).

As you play the VoiceThread, you'll see that information posted at the bottom of the photo which is hyperlinked to a reliable biographical website. For extra credit, visit these sites and practice commenting (as shown in class). To keep it fun, no repeats--so listen to the information posted.