Category: Blogs

  • YouTube In The Classroom: Content Creators and Inspirations Part2

    I have been working on changes to my workflow assets for video creation for the past month. I concentrated on watching video tutorials from creators I enjoy and seeing what common elements they use to make their videos more professional and consistent. For a list of who I watch check out my other post. (Post…

  • YouTube In The Classroom: Content Creators and Inspirations Part1

    I decided to make a list of the @YouTube creators that I subscribe to and use in class. I hope you find inspiration from them too.

  • Remembering World War 2: Normandy Beach

    I remember in the eighth grade having to pick a book about a moment in history and creating a diaroma of the main idea. I worked for weeks reading The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan. Then with my mom, 2 cans of  spray paint, a packet of 50 little army men and some sand, we…

  • Blogging and Digital Writing in the Classroom

    I was walking with my oldest daughter tonight in Kroger and commented that I had a blog after she mentioned reading a blog in class. Without missing a beat she said, “You have a blog?” I responded, “Yes, I have had a blog since 2008.” Needless to say, I spent most of our time in…

  • US History Blog Posts Topics

    Remember that your writing should be a thoughtful response to the opinionated question. No fluffy bunnies or fence posts. Pick a side and describe your thoughts.

  • ReBlog: Writing Prompts for When You Can’t Write Due to a Global Crisis

    Some humor is a good thing during a difficult time. If you are looking for a list of interesting writing prompts to finish the semester or for the fall here are some to give you an idea of what to write. wordpress.com: Writing Prompts for When You Can’t Write Due to a Global Crisis. https://brevity.wordpress.com/2020/05/11/writing-prompts-for-when-you-cant-write-due-to-a-global-crisis/