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Welcome

Matthew — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:47:06 +0000

Have you ever thought about how much the Internet has changed our lives? Magazines, Newspapers, Books…we’ve all become authors of these types of media. We’re all allowed to become authors. We’re all able to be directors. Our students are the future and it’s essential that we teach them that they have a voice and they should use it (appropriately of course). This blog is a resource guide for quick and simple lesson plans concerning freedom for your classrooms. Freedom of speech, freedom of knowledge, spiritual freedom, freedom of learning.

Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better.

-Albert Camus

The “Freedom” unit plan can be used as you wish! You can use these lessons as a unit or use them as an extension to your own lessons. They are short, simple, and easy to follow! Let’s be real; No teacher has time to read through a five-page lesson plan!

Enjoy!

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Can I use these?

Matthew — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:47:44 +0000

Of course you can! If you’re a teacher, student, student-teacher, parent, or volunteer then you fit into the category of being able to use these lessons!

These lessons have been designed to fit almost any type of school setting. You can be on the westside, lower east side, or the slums.

a Kid is a Kid!

They shouldn’t be classified; neither are these lessons. These lessons can be adapted to your needs. If you have a larger class, break up the lesson. If you happen to be blessed with a small class, take the opportunity to thoroughly enjoy each lesson.

What do I need?

Matthew — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:12:14 +0000

Each lesson will have different materials, but the majority of them involve a computer, internet access, and some positivity! The world wide web has tons to offer and teachers are not using it! It’s like having an encyclopedia set as decoration; useless! YouTube has a great range of topics, ideas, and videos that promote learning. Even the best schools are using it! I’m at McGill University and almost every class I’ve been in has made reference to YouTube!

If you’re not computer savvy…well…learn!

We tell our students that they need to learn algebra, trigonometry, and Canadian history. They say, “What’s the point?” We say, “It’s important”. I’m more than sure that learning how to use a computer and get around on the internet is much more useful then trigonometry will ever be!

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