OAACE: Exciting Strategies to Prepare Learners for the 2014 GED Test
I’ve been spending that last month traveling to share with instructors how they can get ready for the 2014 GED Test. I have promised my wonderful participants that I would post the trainings online....
View ArticleSix FREE Amazing Websites for GED® Test Prep
There so many websites for excellent, free content for GED® Test Preparation! It can be hard to narrow your choices. Before you start, ask yourself this question: What am I trying to teach or learn?...
View ArticleMore Exciting Strategies for 2014 GED Test Instruction
I’m heading to Wisconsin tomorrow, where the GED Test is not the only option for non-traditional adults to obtain a high school or equivalency diploma. As a workshop facilitator at “Achieving...
View ArticleExciting Strategies and Technology for Detroit
Farrell Scholars, I hope you are staying warm and safe during this extended winter! I plan to spend an exciting day tomorrow with GED Test Preparation instructors in Michigan. We will spend the morning...
View Article5 Examples of Educators Using Facebook
Participants in my training “Facebook for the Classroom” offered these five interesting examples of how educators could use Facebook to improve teaching and learning: 1. Play the game Plague Inc. This...
View Article(Re)Writing History: Scoring GED® Social Studies Test Extended Response
Welcome to the VAILL Conference in Radford, Virginia, either in person or online! I’m excited to focus on the new Extended Response on the GED® Social Studies Test. Test takers will have 25 minutes to...
View ArticleBeyond the Textbook: Additional Texts for GED® Test Preparation
Participants in my session on (Re)Writing History: Scoring GED® Social Studies Test Extended Response asked this great question: In addition to published textbooks, where can I find quality non-fiction...
View ArticleWhat GED® Test Takers Need to Study for Social Studies
The GED® Social Studies Test is currently 50% Civics and Government. The other subjects are United States History, Economics and Geography. International test takers may have to study more because...
View ArticleIt’s Election Day in the USA! What Do You Need to Know to Vote? And Pass the...
I just voted! Will you? As students and teachers, the candidates and issues on the ballot today impact YOU! Want to vote, but not sure about all the candidates and issues on the ballot? Understanding...
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Tackling a question today from Missy: Hi Megan and everyone reading this. I teach GED in South Dakota and my learners are currently struggling with Social Studies , particularly the Extended Response....
View ArticleWhat GED© Test Takers Need to Know about U.S. History
The GED© Test went through a lot of changes last year, but I want to make sure one shift in Social Studies is not overlooked. The previous GED© test emphasized both World History and U.S. History....
View Article(Re)Writing History: Teaching GED Social Studies Extended Response
If you’re at the COABE Conference 2015 in Denver, Colorado, have you downloaded the App? Check in to my session, starting soon! Whether near or far, visit their site to check out all the sessions and...
View ArticleMissed COABE? Learn how to Crack the Code of Social Studies
Yesterday, I had the chance to repeat a shorter version of my COABE session on the GED Social Studies Extended Response as the monthly webinar for Tuesdays with Essential Education. And we recorded it...
View ArticleHow Did We Get Here? A History of Hough
I am not great at trivia, but am fascinated by local history that you can see, feel, and smell every day. Learning the history of Hough helped me appreciate how the community has pulled itself up by...
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