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Culture constantly changes, and students are at the heart of the movement. Educators must lead and not get caught playing catchup. One of the easiest and most fun ways to become a more effective communicator is to connect with students by using the very culture they are following. You can join PopTeacher to become a part of a growing, creative community dedicated to impacting 21st century classrooms.
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We are looking for dynamic teachers with an ability to use items from popular culture while communicating with students. From grade school to college, students respond to what they love most about culture. Good teachers know how to grab the attention of everyone in the room. This site exists to provide a forum for attention getting ideas.
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March Madness
Academic Level: Secondary, Higher Ed, Primary
This month we're looking for clever ways to use the bracketology of March Madness to engage students. You don't have to know a thing about college basketball except that a big tournament is going down.
What ways can you think of to use the tournament?
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IronicMOM
Academic Level: Secondary, Primary
Leanne Shirtliffe calls herself an "Exhausted English Teacher in Need of Sleep." She has a great suggestion about the March Madness ideas we're seeking this month.
"Regarding March Madness Ideas: [What about] pitting top young adult books off against each other?
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Contribution/Submissions
We are accepting submissions for the following categories:
Movies • TV • Books • Comics • Internet • Sports • Radio • Music • Toys/Collectibles
Have an idea that doesn't fit in those categories? We'd love to hear any creative concepts that will help teachers in classrooms.
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