Kay Conners
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Dec 30, 2011
Zach Post commented on Kay Conners's blog post My NCSS 2011 Presentation Student Learning Through Digital Literacies and World Understanding.
"Wish I had been there!"
Dec 8, 2011
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Dec 7, 2011
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VirtualTour

"This is a breath-taking picture. "
Dec 7, 2011
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Dec 5, 2011
Kay Conners replied to Rita Oates, PhD's discussion Schools join ePals to collaborate with classrooms in 200 countries: Go Global! in the group Geography Educators
"Hi Rita, have wanted to take part in epals for years, and this year it is! Love the collaboration piece. Is there a permission that parents sign that you can share? Or anyone else? My district doesn't have a general one and my principal wants…"
Sep 3, 2011
Kay Conners replied to Angela Cunningham's discussion What's in Your Toolbox? in the group Social Studies Tools
"My must-have classroom tool is Google Docs - it has transformed my teaching and it is a great way to put students in charge. Students write, share, post and use Google Docs every day. I also use it for students to work with a class in the Dominican…"
Aug 27, 2011
Kay Conners replied to Angela Cunningham's discussion What's in Your Toolbox? in the group Social Studies Tools
"Thanks Suzie, have thought about this before and now will def look into getting all kids set up. Learning how to search and create lists is such an important skill for students today."
Aug 27, 2011
Kay Conners replied to Angela Cunningham's discussion What's in Your Toolbox? in the group Social Studies Tools
"I, too, love this idea and am now receiving your email updates, etc. Is there a possibility to set up skyping into classrooms? Somehow a sign-up for days because you don't want to spend each day doing that. But it would be great to interact…"
Aug 27, 2011
Kay Conners replied to Matt Valdez's discussion Teaching Scale in AP Human Geography in the group Geography Educators
"I teach World Geography in 8th grade. I know it is usually taught in HS, but would like to contribute to this group as you are my people! :) Here are some links to…"
Jun 28, 2011
Kay Conners commented on Jeff Kohls's group Games in Social Studies
"I love this idea although I don't have much to offer this group. I use the standard "games" found online. Mostly Nat Geo. Interested in what you all come up with. :)"
Jun 28, 2011
Kay Conners replied to David Wallace's discussion Unit Plans in the group Middle School Social Studies
"I would be interested in a World Cultures type unit. I teach World Geography which is not usually taught in MS, usually in HS. But if anyone is interested in getting a regions, or cultures unit together, I would be also."
Jun 28, 2011
Kay Conners replied to David Wallace's discussion Primary Sources in the group Middle School Social Studies
"This is a great question. Primary sources are difficult for students who don't necessarily read newspapers or go to museums, etc. It is also difficult in our classrooms where we don't have much time because of the curriculum. I like to use…"
Jun 28, 2011
Kay Conners replied to Bill Chapman's discussion When should we begin discussing Amusing Ourselves to Death? in the group Book Club
"I have the book and will begin it the first full week in July and will look at the questions for discussion. I am pretty open in July and am flexible with format. Look forward to looking at what this book has to offer us. Thanks for getting it…"
Jun 28, 2011
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Games in Social Studies

Games and simulations used in all realms of social studies classes.
Jun 23, 2011

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Work / School Affiliation:
Auburn Middle School
About Me:
Teach MS World Geography and also SS Dept Chair.
Website:
http://dimensionallearning.wordpress.com/
Blog:
http://wildcatwritersof804.blogspot.com/
Twitter Account:
kconners09

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