Integrating Technology

Overall I thought the presentations and the process went really well. I enjoyed everyone's power points and using Breeze. Presenting the power points without actually being able to see everyone was a unique experience, since so much of the time in the classroom teachers and students are building off of one another. Breeze itself I think would be a great classroom tool to help students with homework, for group work, or online assignments.
The group I with was all social studies majors like myself so it was really helpful to hear how they would use their technologies not only in the classroom but specifically in a social studies context. All of the technologies presented would help create an engaging lesson. My concern however is the resources schools and students have access to. I plan on incorporating technology in my lessons, but will not expect my students rely solely on them.

Peaceful Transitions

Today was my favorite transition of power. It is one of the many reason I believe in the US Constitution and choose to teach social studies. However, it was my second favorite peaceful transition of power. The Ghanaian elections which were decided a little over a week ago is my favorite peaceful transititon. That is because it was only the 2nd time its has happened in Ghana's 51 (almost 52) years of Independence. I am so proud of my fellow global citizens that choose the ballot over the bullet.