Ed Tech Stars of the Month

In my US History classroom, educational technology supports rigorous learning, meaningful historical inquiry, and higher-order thinking skills to enhance opportunities for independent and collaborative learning.  During instruction I use an interactive timeline application to model chronological thinking and connect events; students then typically work in groups with digital activities that provide relevance and context while building connections to real-world experiences.  Formative assessments include quick, standards-aligned quizzes delivered digitally with immediate feedback so I can identify misconceptions and adjust instruction.  Data from summative assessments is used for intervention and enrichment opportunities for students.  These technology-supported practices deepen students’ content understanding while developing the analytic and communication skills required by the Texas U.S. History TEKS.

Technology is woven into nearly every aspect of my classroom. I use platforms like Canva, Pear Deck, and Curipod to create engaging assignments, facilitate discussions, and give students on-demand access to resources that support different learning styles.