Lana Higgins

A platform that I use in my classroom is Schoology! I upload slides I teach with. My students use it to work on their digital notebooks and collaborate with each other.

The Journal of Social Studies Education Research (JSSER) is an online international journal that focuses on theories, methods, and applications of social studies education. The last publication includes everything from tech integration to intercultural education. Great resource🗺️

#OTD in #history, 1868, the #14thAmendment was ratified, extending citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States,” defining for the first time who is an American citizen and promising equal protection from discrimination.

1. Is it relevant to material and student age? 2. Is it easy and intuitive? 3. Is it customizable and adaptive? 4. Are students deeply engaged? 5. Does it offer flexibility to meet unique student needs?

#OnThisDay, 60 years ago, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. The law gave the federal government a new role in desegregating schools and other public facilities.

When researching media + technology to use in the classroom, I always look at reliability based on other teachers’ experiences, as well as how credible the information is!

There are so many opportunities for PD in Alabama! On July 18, I will be attending a PD called Unlocking Student Success on the ACT. I am super excited to attend in order to understand how to better support my students when taking the ACT!

I'm a bad teacher for saying this, but I miss school. I miss my students and the structure of the school day. I'm probably the only one but sometimes I feel like I'm the only teacher on EduTwitter that actually likes their job. 🤷‍♀️ #EduThoughts

JUST ANNOUNCED at #ISTELive: Free #DigCit Lessons—a digital literacy program for K-12 students! The program covers identifying trusted online resources, understanding information bubbles, developing healthy cyber friendships, and more. iste.org/digital-citize…

Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX) is a resource for educators that includes lesson and unit plans, as well as classroom resources. ALEX provides materials that align perfectly with the ALCOS for all grade levels and classes to ensure our students receive rigid instruction!

@CoachCarr12 Love this! I will definitely be looking into it.

The Journal of Social Science Education is a journal I found geared towards Social Science educators. I will be using it to find some ideas to benefit my students.

Every history teacher is a professional. They are historians, librarians, storytellers, researchers, and mentors. They are the bridges that connect students to the past. NCHE celebrates your daily commitment to bringing history to life for your students.