Monthly Archives: February 2019

004: Kim Cristal and the Social Studies Revolution



Dan interviews Kim Cristal, social studies curriculum coordinator, about the shift in social studies teaching from names and dates to focused historical research, analysis of sources from differing perspectives, and application of learnings to new and unique situations. Also, we hear from listeners as to their educational technology wish lists for 2019! Check it out at http://k12ccc.com, and feel free to leave us feedback on our feedback line at 346-FAQ-HELP.

Question of the day for this episode: How do you develop critical thinking skills in your classroom?  Let us know at 346-FAQ-HELP!

00:00 Note to Audience

00:55 Introduction

01:45 Review previous question of the week: What ed tech are you looking forward to in 2019?

01:52 Colleen discusses frustrations with cell phones in the classroom and her wish for an adaptive questioning algorithm.

04:30 Tim requests a segment on implementing Desmos in a high school mathematics classroom.

05:15 This week’s question: How do you incorporate critical thinking skills in your classroom?  Give us a call at 346-FAQ-HELP!

05:45 Dan interviews Kim Cristal, social studies curriculum coordinator at West Irondequoit Central School District

06:24 What changes are occurring in social studies

09:23 First high school citizenship conference

15:10 Newsela Pro in the classroom

19:50 Push for more time to better use the tools available

22:51 Closing


003A: Drive-Through OneDrive Shortcut



Our second drive-through quick tip as part of the Computers, Coffee and Curriculum podcast.

Jim and Maria discuss creation of a desktop shortcut to your online OneDrive.  Until next time, you can find us and subscribe at http://k12ccc.com, or call our feedback voicemail line at (346) FAQ-HELP.


Pete Nowak

003: A Radio Station Legacy



Dan, Jim and Maria talk to Pete Nowak, A/V technician and high school radio station advisor. Also, we hear from listeners as to their favorite educational technology of 2018! Check it out at http://k12ccc.com, and feel free to leave us feedback on our feedback line at 346-FAQ-HELP.

00:00:50 John talks about the iPhone as an ed tech tool

00:03:05 Kim discusses Remind and TouchNote

00:06:00 Jamie highlights Schoology in the classroom

00:08:02 Kyle talks about Nearpod

00:09:23 Maria asks this week’s question of the day

00:09:56 Jim interviews Pete Nowak


002A: Drive-Through Common Sense Media



CCC002A: Our first drive-through quick tip as part of the Computers, Coffee and Curriculum podcast.  

Jim and Maria discuss CommonSenseMedia.org, a site where you can find information on age-appropriateness for various media.  Until next time, you can find us and subscribe at http://k12ccc.com, or call our feedback voicemail line at (346) FAQ-HELP.