Dan McDowell on Technology

McDowell, a 10-year veteran, teaches Advanced Placement and College Prep World History at West Hills High School in San Diego. He has a master’s degree in educational technology, has trained teachers to use tech tools in class, and was named the Western region’s Internet Educator of the Year by the company Classroom Connect in 2002. In his blog ( www.ahistoryteacher.com/blog ), he writes about classroom management, technology projects, and students. Here are his answers to reader questions asked on our Web site.

What’s the best tech tool for communicating and sharing information with parents?

Two tools that I recommend are...