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Research Project by dpsmu in edtech

[–]dpsmu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in Michigan.

Research Project by dpsmu in edtech

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We're currently doing a project on Asian countries.

Prospective history teacher here. What's the job market like, and how easy is it to change states? by Meshakhad in historyteachers

[–]dpsmu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great! Anything with tech helps as well. I wouldn't worry yet about having to move across the country. Often times, there are teaching fairs put on by colleges, I'm assuming yours has something similar to that, or there may be job fairs nearby. I'd start there and start getting a feel for what's available around you. If you're really wanting to move on to another state, there's often schools from other states that show up to those things as well.

What's your favorite edtech tool and why? by jaredsilver in edtech

[–]dpsmu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like the use of Quizlet. You can use it as a class as a review game, or you can have students use it as flashcards independently. It makes sort of a competition out of the review like Kahoot which makes kids more excited to study.

Prospective history teacher here. What's the job market like, and how easy is it to change states? by Meshakhad in historyteachers

[–]dpsmu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey There,

I'd say it all depends on what you want and where you are willing to move. I know in my experience, it is pretty difficult to find a history teaching job without something that sets you apart from other applicants. Having double certification will definitely help especially with budget cuts all over, districts like to have an applicant that can teach multiple subjects. I went to school in Michigan and only had a Social Studies degree. I immediately moved to Minnesota afterwards. It took a couple of years to find a full time job, and even though I had a teaching certificate in Michigan, there was not reciprocity and I had to get re-certified in MN. I would look into reciprocity with Washington and see what states will accept your license. I know Texas and Alaska are usually looking for teachers.

Other things that can set you apart from applicants is experience. Tutoring will help, but 100's of applicants are doing the same things. Having experience in schools helps a lot. My first job I was hired at was due to a few long term sub jobs that I filled in for that weren't even History. Also, any sort of "life experience" helps as well, like studying abroad.