It’s the week before fall break, so I’m just gonna let movies and AI teach my class this week. I’m a terrible teacher, right? Before you rush to judgment, check out this lesson to see how I leverage a feature film and generative AI to create an engaging multi-day lesson. We’re not just watching a movie and answering questions, we’re applying 10 weeks worth of business class content and exercising writing and critical thinking skills.
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Why Did Some Schools Reopen Faster During the Pandemic than Others?
I just looooove when non-educators argue with me about education policy. It’s amazing that somebody who watched a 5-minute editorial segment on cable TV thinks they know enough about education in a pandemic to lecture someone who has spent over 200 days teaching during a pandemic. Today’s argument: that schools that “closed” (stayed online) should not have received any federal government funding this year. Let’s break this down.
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Whether or not to continue one’s education is one of the top questions in personal finance. Even for financial experts, it is not an easy decision. However, there are some great ideas and some great information out there that can help you make the best choice for you. It may be easier than you think. Continue reading “Is Going Back to School Worth the Cost?”
Students Thinking Critically About Finance
I teach at a school that strongly emphasizes students writing constructed responses to reading materials. This strengthens their reading and writing skills and gets them thinking critically about various topics (these are big standardized testing skills too). Here are some articles and prompts I have given my Personal Financial Responsibility class to think about current topics in finance. Continue reading “Students Thinking Critically About Finance”
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