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apush - fostering a positive classroom culture

originally streamed in 2019 with Nicole JohnstonTeacher
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Build a positive classroom culture that makes APUSH engaging and accessible for all students. This video shares practical strategies for creating an inclusive AP US History classroom where students feel confident tackling complex topics, participatin ...more

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Fostering a Positive Learning EnvironmentFostering a Positive Learning Environment - SlidesAPUSH for New(er) TeachersFoundations of the Class

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  • 0:00

    Welcome and Introduction

  • 0:35

    Upcoming APUSH Events

  • 1:06

    Social Media and Schedule

  • 1:36

    Tonight's Agenda Overview

  • 2:08

    High Expectations vs Fun

  • 3:10

    Discussing AP Standards

  • 3:41

    Lin-Manuel Miranda Clip

  • 4:42

    Mixing Serious and Light

  • 5:46

    Relating History to Today

  • 7:19

    Creating Positive Culture

  • 7:50

    Point of View Example

  • 9:54

    Students Taking Lead

  • 11:27

    Researching Historical Events

  • 12:29

    Fun Classroom Experiences

  • 13:30

    Monthly Newscasts Project

  • 14:32

    Learning Together Daily

  • 15:33

    Failing and Growing Together

  • 17:09

    Using Social Media

  • 18:11

    Fake Social Media Activities

  • 19:12

    Importance of Consistency

  • 20:47

    Remind App Discussion

  • 21:23

    Check-In Surveys

  • 22:24

    Building Relationships

  • 23:56

    Being Available for Students

  • 25:29

    Fantasy States Game

  • 26:32

    Fantasy Draft Details

  • 27:34

    Mr. Betts Videos

  • 29:41

    Rap Battles and Songs

  • 30:44

    Kahoot Reviews

  • 31:44

    Fishbowl Review Game

  • 33:47

    Sharing Classroom Tips

  • 34:52

    Timeline Game Idea

  • 36:26

    American Pageant Activities

  • 37:28

    Guessing Presidents Game

  • 38:07

    Role-Playing Activities

  • 39:12

    Speed Dating Exercise

  • 39:43

    Teaching Experience Sharing

  • 40:18

    Screencasting Lessons

  • 41:52

    Flipgrid and Videos

  • 43:24

    Course Duration Discussion

  • 44:31

    AP Classroom vs Albert

  • 46:03

    Textbook Recommendations

  • 48:13

    International Student Challenges

  • 49:47

    Review Resources

  • 50:50

    Fiveable Videos Usage

  • 52:23

    Scheduling Challenges

  • 53:25

    Teacher Passions in History

  • 54:26

    Constitution Song Clip

  • 55:28

    Social Media Reminder

  • 56:01

    Closing and Thanks

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english & capstone

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arts

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science

🧬 ap biology🧪 ap chemistryā™»ļø ap environmental sciencešŸŽ” ap physics 1🧲 ap physics 2šŸ’” ap physics c: e&māš™ļø ap physics c: mechanics

math & computer science

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go beyond AP

high school exams

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honors classes

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college classes

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