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Rapping math teacher puts some flow to STEM subjects :: STEM Education at Local Tech Wire

2010-08-31T09:31:00.000-07:00

Rapping math teacher puts some flow to STEM subjects :: STEM Education at Local Tech Wire

2010-05-25T21:17:00.000-07:00

Class Dis-Missed CD Vol. 2 Coming in May

2010-04-29T16:12:00.001-07:00

The wait is almost over! Class Dis-Missed Vol. 2 is complete and coming out in May. Pre-orders will start very soon. It's another full length album, following it's highly successful Class Dis-Missed CD. The first single is a Science song titled "Big Ballin/Earth Rotation". This CD will have two bonus tracks along with four subject areas; Math, Science, Language Arts and History. Lyrics will be

Thank You Fans!!

2010-02-03T09:26:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to take the time to thank my fans that have been sending emails, song requests, show performances, ordering CD’s, iTune songs and subscribing to my social networks.. Please know that I personally check every single email, comment, post ect. I will try my very best to get back with every single person. I’m real excited to release my new CD that I have been working on for over a

Invasion of the Giant Squids

2010-02-03T08:45:00.001-08:00

Giant squids! Sorry to startle you, but we're just so excited. You see, they're giant squids! And they're invading California beaches by the hundreds!An article from the AP explains that the squids weigh up to 60 pounds each, but most tip the scales somewhere between 20 and 40 pounds. And, yes, they squirt ink when irritated.Web searches on the giant squids (GIANT SQUIDS!) are already off the

Mr. Duey Interview and Live Performance

2010-01-23T14:07:00.000-08:00

Mr. Duey's Martin Luther King Jr. Song

2010-01-18T12:14:00.001-08:00

Check out Mr. Duey's song "Things Changed" explaining the history of Martin Luther King Jr. You can get this song on "Class Dis-Missed". Also available on iTunes. Order today!CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE M.L.K. SONG

Back to the grind!

2009-12-01T15:50:00.003-08:00

I hope everyone had a great time off. Now it’s time to get back to the grind and study hard until Winter Break! No slacking because of the holidays. Also, keep in mind that we have the new year coming so this is your time to set some goals. Whether it’s getting better grades, getting a new hobby, or waking up earlier so you get to school on time. Start thinking about some New Year resolutions

Happy Thanksgiving from Mr. Duey!

2009-11-25T16:18:00.001-08:00

10 Tips For Teaching With New Media

2009-11-18T06:07:00.000-08:00

* 1. Break the Digital Ice* 2. Find Your Classroom Experts* 3. Get Off to a Good Start* 4. Think Globally* 5. Find What You Need* 6. Make Meaning from Word Clouds* 7. Work Better, Together* 8. Open a Back Channel* 9. Make It Visual* 10. Use the Buddy SystemWhat's Inside the PDF:http://www.edutopia.org/files/existing/pdfs/Edutopia-10-top-tips-for-teaching-with-new-media.pdf

Amazing Meteor Shower Tuesday

2009-11-16T11:14:00.000-08:00

One of the best annual meteor showers will peak in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday, and for some skywatchers the show could be quite impressive. The best seats are in Asia, but North American observers should be treated to an above average performance of the Leonid meteor shower, weather permitting. The trick for all observers is to head outside in the wee hours of the morning – between 1 a.m. and

Veterans Day

2009-11-11T05:55:00.001-08:00

Today is November 11th and people in the United States, are celebrating Veterans Day, which is also known as Armistice Day. Veterans Day is a day to honor and celebrate the veterans, who have defended their country. But it is also a day of sadness, because there are so many that have lost their lives trying to defend their country. Veterans Day is a legal holiday in USA, both state and

Mr. Duey's Pumpkin He Carved

2009-11-02T07:04:00.000-08:00

This is Mr. Duey's pumpkin he carved. If you have a cool pic of your pumkin from this past weekend email us at fans@mrduey.com Also, students go easy on the candy. Don't get all "sugar crazy" in your class. You don't want to drive your teachers crazy because you ate five packs of Twix and KitKat bars.

Halloween Trivia

2009-10-30T08:23:00.000-07:00

Food for Thought: Halloween trivia to trick your friends// Halloween used to be associated with ghosts and goblins, but nowadays it's all about tricks and treats.So with that in mind and Halloween just days away, here's some trivia from the U.S. Census Bureau to stump your family and friends:-- How many children age 5 to 13 will be out ringing

Behind the Scenes w/ Mr. Duey

2009-10-28T11:05:00.000-07:00

Daylight Savings Time History

2009-10-26T10:09:00.001-07:00

Daylight Savings Time 2009 is Sunday November 1, 2009.Two years ago, Daylight Savings Time 2009 was switched from the last Sunday of October to the first Sunday of November.Did You Know…?Daylight Savings Time is the invention of Benjamin Franklin from his 18th century Parisian days, he figured that to increase the number of productive daylight hours, during the seasons when the sunlight shines

Unlocking The Power of The Subconscious Mind

2009-10-22T09:51:00.000-07:00

The most common and easy to master technique of reaching the subconscious is through positive affirmations. Whether for losing weight or increasing self confidence, positive affirmations can be applied to any aspect of your life. By inculcating a positive self esteem and confidence in your subconscious, you will be able to affect the conscious mind as well.The subconscious mind is thus, more

Google Wave

2009-10-15T08:21:00.001-07:00

About Google Wave:Google Wave is an online tool for real-time communication and collaboration. A wave can be both a conversationand a document where people can discuss and work together using richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more.What is a wave?A wave is equal parts conversation and document. People can communicate and work together with richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps

Want a FREE T-Shirt? Send us a video!

2009-10-13T13:02:00.001-07:00

Want a FREE t-shirt? Send us a short testimonial video on how Mr. Duey's music has helped you. Students tell us what songs you like, teachers tell us how you use it in class. You can even upload it to your YouTube account and then we will post it on Mr. Duey's YouTube Channel. We will also throw in an autograph Mr. Duey poster. Just upload or email us a testimonial video and email us with your

1 Billion Views on YouTube

2009-10-09T06:29:00.001-07:00

src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">On YouTube.com they just announced that there is 1 billion views per day on YouTube.com. Head on over to YouTube right now and there’s a minor change that’s sure to catch your eye:

New Story - Hometown Life (Click Story to View)

2009-10-08T09:46:00.000-07:00

Mr. Duey - Funny Studio Moments Creating CD

2009-10-05T13:02:00.000-07:00

Little Inspiration

2009-10-05T06:53:00.000-07:00

Today is about a little inspiration. We all need someone who inspires us to do better than we know how. Here’s what I say: You have two paths you can take. You can be down about school, work, life, friends and complain all day about it. Or you can enjoy your life and appreciate the moments you have because life goes fast. Whether it’s enjoying video games, movies, music, friends, family,

Share The Long Division video

2009-10-02T08:36:00.000-07:00

Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwa9YZzSj9c

Mr. Duey's 7 Twitter Tips

2009-09-29T10:25:00.000-07:00

src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">If you want to be successful at Twittering then follow some of Duey's basic rules.1. (Breaking News)If you want your Tweets to be seen, incorporate something popular that is being

Mr. Duey's Long Division - Featured Video on TeacherTube.com

2009-09-28T05:19:00.000-07:00

Mr. Duey - Long Division using SMART

2009-09-25T08:09:00.000-07:00

Reaching Out To Mountain Dew

2009-09-24T12:18:00.000-07:00

After being a fan of Mountain Dew for a number of years now, we feel timing is right for Mountain Dew to come out with a line for Mr. Duey...It should be called Mountain Duey!Also we think it should be an energy/brain stimulant type of drink. Maybe with a little Ginkgo Biloba added to it and less sugar for the younger kids.. Combine Mountain Duey with his educational rap songs and you will have

10 Back to School iPhone Apps

2009-09-22T11:04:00.000-07:00

Back to school doesn't have to mean a return to the low-tech world of notebooks, textbooks and ballpoint pens. Here are our top 10 picks for iPhone applications to make life in the classroom quicker and easier. Note:Mr. Duey suggests that you keep these apps for after school and for your homework only.1. CourseSmart2. Stanza3. Evernote4. gFlashPro5. Graphing Calculator6. MyHomework7. Facebook8.

Mr. Duey on Channel 4 News

2009-09-21T07:32:00.001-07:00

NBC affliate Channel 4 WDIV Detroit. They did a feature story on Mr. Duey and the benefits of incorporating rap music in classrooms. Thank you to Paula and the WDIV for covering Mr. Duey's story.src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/

Reach Out

2009-09-16T17:00:00.000-07:00

Mr. Duey is showcasing his fans by posting fan drawings and creative art on the top of www.MrDuey.com and all of his social networks. Keep the trend going. Reach out with your Mr. Duey hand photo!! Shout out to all the students that check out the website and promote Mr. Duey's music. Submit art and drawings to fans@mrduey.comAlso, on Mr. Duey's Myspace page you can record a message FREE of charge

"Cells" video just added!

2009-09-15T06:18:00.001-07:00

Mrs. Bunyi in Murfreesboro TN, had her 4th class create Mr. Duey's "Cells" video after a school performance by Mr. Duey last November. The students participated in recording the live show and implementing student drawings and pictures in the video..The 4th Graders created the entire video and was produced by Angela Bunyi.Voted #1 on Scholastic.com - Inside Angela's 4th Grade Classroom"This is

TeacherTube

2009-09-10T11:11:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to post a blog about our friends at TeacherTube.com They have recently changed the site layout and added some cool features. Other than tutorial videos from teachers, they now have Docs, Photos, Audio, Forums and new look to your profile page.Docs- is a chance for teachers to upload Excel, Word, PDF and more. You can upload lessons, facts, tests and other related educational

"Scientific Method" Mr. Duey creates beat then raps

2009-09-09T07:08:00.001-07:00

Students, welcome back to school!

2009-09-08T07:40:00.000-07:00

I hope all the students had a great summer off. It' that time to start getting your brains focused on the task at hand. School!I know it's hard to get back into the swing of things, but it's a tough world out there and you need your education. Study hard then you can play hard. If you're having trouble grasping some of the info, you can always listen to some of my music on your iPods. I wish all

Song List for "Class Dis-Missed"

2009-09-04T08:09:00.000-07:00

Song List Available on "Class Dis-Missed"Math SongsFractions, Plotting, Greatest Common Factor / Least Common Multiple, Integers, MeasurementLanguage ArtsNouns, Verbs, Adjectives, EssaysScience SongsState of Matter, 3 Rocks, Cells, AtomsSocial Studies SongsLatitude / Longitude, Core Democratic Values, Branches of Government, Things Changed (Martin Luther King)Note: All songs can also be

Mr. Duey Merchandise Line

2009-09-01T08:14:00.000-07:00

Check out the new Mr. Duey merchandise line featuring clothes for men and women.http://www.cafepress.com/mrdueyWe now have mugs, hoodies, t-shirts, track suits, clocks, sweatshirts and much more! Also, check out our line of "Green Clothes". These are t-shirts that are made of organic materials. We also have the kids section for the young ones. Check it out and rock some new Mr. Duey merch today!

How to Keep Kids Engaged in Class | Edutopia

2009-08-31T09:12:00.001-07:00

How to Keep Kids Engaged in Class | EdutopiaShared via AddThisQuick view list-10 Rules of Engagement1. Start Class with a Mind Warm-Up2. Use Movement to Get Kids Focused3. Teach Students How to Collaborate Before Expecting Success4. Use Quick writes When You Want Quiet Time and Student Reflection5. Run a Tight Ship When Giving Instructions6. Use a Fairness Cup to Keep Students Thinking7. Use

Exchange Smart

2009-08-28T11:02:00.000-07:00

Check out this new site the Smarttech has coming out in September called Exchange Smart. http://exchange.smarttech.com/First of all, every teacher should have a Smart Board in the classroom. Smart also have a bunch of new products that students in younger grades can use. The new site they have is forum based and you can get a lot of ideas on how to use the boards in your class. For more info

www.MrDuey.com

2009-08-25T09:16:00.001-07:00

New website coming soon. Sorry friends it's been a while since last post but I have been in the studio working on my second CD "Class Dis-Missed" Vol 2.The release date is TBA. I can't wait for it to drop.Also, we are making several adjustments to our social networks, but hang in there it will be all done shortly.

The Schoolhouse Rocks: Using Music to Engage Learning

2009-02-23T18:28:00.000-08:00

From Education World's Voice of Experience.In this week's Voice of Experience essay, educator Max Fischer reflects on the first time he used pop music lyrics in the classroom. Since then Fischer has found many ways to introduce music -- from the Rolling Stones to Steve Martin -- to achieve learning objectives. Included: Tips for getting started.In the mid-80’s I taught a lesson on drug education

Support Kaas Records, LLC. in the 2008 StartupNation Home-Based Business Competition

2008-09-05T07:23:00.001-07:00

Support Kaas Records, LLC. in the 2008 StartupNation Home-Based Business CompetitionPosted using ShareThis

Mr. Duey @ Kickapoo Nation School, KS

2008-05-16T12:27:00.000-07:00

A Forgotten People

2008-05-16T09:15:00.000-07:00

We all know the history. We all know the mistreatment. We all know it wasn't right. What we don't all know is that Native American Indians, especially the children, are all but a forgotten people, left to make ends meet with little in the way of educational means. According to American Indian Education, dropout rates among American Indians are twice the national average - highest of any U.S.