If you're not having fun teaching #economics , what are you even doing? This week we get a little playful with economic health indicators with the help of Doc McStuffins. See the silly teaser here and the lessons at mrroughton.com! #sschat

A4) this one is huge. The day to day classroom still looks shockingly similar to 50 years ago. We've got to keep trying new things. #tlap

A3) really tried to push being present this year. It's too easy to be in another world with your phone at hand. Heart follows head. #tlap

A1) Had a senior this year who never considered college. I told him he was more than ready. He's now on his way to major in engineering. Not sure why it took 13 years of school for someone to believe in him. #tlap

Kevin, 12th Gov/Econ in SoCal. Apple TVs Manhunt is good (and important) to watch! #tlap

I don't think X is the issue. I think teachers have changed. I can't get collaboration happening in person much either. I've seen more 'this is only a job' posts in the last year than ever. It's sad. #sschat

Does anyone out there in teacher land rate their own lessons regularly? I have been, and I've found it to be hugely helpful. #sschat #tlap mrroughton.com/blog/wear-your…

Student told me that I sound like the Bee from Bee Movie when I get excited. Look, you can't blame me for getting a little Seinfeldian when we're talking about checks and balances. #sschat

This might be my proudest nerd/econ crossover. Gotta take pride in your work, you know? #sschat #economics

A4) I teach it every semester in Gov, but I happily teach it whenever else I can too. I love this lesson using superheroes as candidates to teach the process. docs.google.com/presentation/d… #learnlap

A2) We've got Bill of Rights bracketology coming up next week where students will vote on the most important through a series of rounds. Always fun and great conversations! #learnlap

Should be a fun Saturday night!

A4) Take period attendance. What an utter waste of time and resources. (And of course, tying funding to it is full of perverse incentives.) #LearnLAP

A2) The teachers all have very different expectations. I'd like us to row the boat in the same direction. I don't blame my school for this. I've had this issue for most of my 20+ years of teaching. #LearnLAP

A1) I want them to care as much about their future as I do. #learnlap

A1) For a number of years I'd 'read' my students the history of April Fool's day. After weaving a ridiculous historical narrative I'd turn the paper over to reveal it was blank. Got them every time. #sschat

Swiftonomics in Econ and Jury Service Sim in Gov - what a day! #sschat docs.google.com/presentation/d…

One of the themes of my book-in-progress is that stories can be found in all subjects - even math! Here's a new story-based adventure I created - Create a Wrestler! and an example of how it could work in math. Here's the free instructions: docs.google.com/presentation/d… #tlap

#WrestleManiaXL is coming up soon! Maybe it's time to have your students create a wrestler! I'm excited to try this new adventure next week. Here's the free adventure: docs.google.com/presentation/d… #sschat

You know you're an #economics teacher when: You see your student at the school play and they ask you how many utils you gained from watching it. #sschat (Way over 100 was the answer btw. Great job all!)