For social studies teachers, make sure you read eric langhorsts speaking of history and glenn wiebes history tech. Oct 27, 2008 ebook is an electronic version of a traditional print book that can be read by using a personal computer or by using an ebook reader. When you turn the corner and you run into yourself then you know that you have turned all the corners that are left. Teachcivilwar, author at teaching the civil war with. This presentation was shared at the midwest education technology conference metc in st. The handout for his session pdf as well as his session powerpoint are available from his blogpodcast website.
A history of the englishspeaking peoples since 1900 by. While langhorst explains the nuances of history education as well as important tools and methods for teaching content, he also has another important aspect to his blog. Eric langhorst, speaking of history eric langhorsts classes appear to be very integrated with technology. My notes from eric langhorsts metc 2007 presentation, teaching history with 21st century technology. The heat of the conversations he instigates and the amazing thinkers he interviews for the future of education, soften the metal of some of my most valued visions and reshape them into ideas that are better that excite me that make it hard for me to sleep. Speaking of history is a blog and web site maintained by an 8th grade american history teacher in missouri who attempts to use technology to enhance the curriculum. Todays episode is a suggestion from forums user menolly.
There is a regular series of podcasts called speaking of history, which langhorst records and posts on his blog speakingofhistory. Turn, washingtons spies, and historical thinking history tech. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a book sized computer that is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook. Early childhood education, language acquisition, reading achievement, reading instruction, reading programs, reading research, silent reading, speech skills. Information is everywhere understanding how to use it is. My name is eric langhorst and this blog has been created to share my experiences representing the amazing educators throughout missouri as the 20072008 missouri teacher of the year. Check out this blog post, the donner party project, where he has experts on the topic and education peers comment on the student videos. Meanwhile, the british empire was in decline but did not yet know it. I havent had the pleasure of sneaking in here before. Today liberty high school makes history as the first esports team will compete for the first time in. Our curriculum covers american history from the start of settlementcolonies thru the end of the civil war.
Feb 27, 2007 my notes from eric langhorsts metc 2007 presentation, teaching history with 21st century technology. Comprehensive and balanced, this classic exploration of the history of the english language combines internal linguistic history and external cultural historyfrom the middle ages to the present. An essential text for the complete education library. Digital resources award books 20192020 truman nominee trailers 2018 2019 truman. Apr 14, 2008 presentation at masl missouri association of school librarians conference on our civil war book blog project hello. Teaching history with 21st century technology by eric. This book is based on the churchill fourvolume collection of the history of the english speaking people from days of yore until 1900. A magisterial history inspired by winston churchills famous opus, a history of the english speaking peoples since 1900 is an engrossing account of the twentieth century, with a unique perspective on our turbulent times. The year of the hangman book blog participants in missouri, minnesota, conneticut and new york. Posts about speaking of history written by kstevens77. When you say special education, you are talking about an umbrella of ages. Langhorst, an 8th grade american history teacher will be the moderator for this book blog and he has described the project in one of his podcasts at speaking of history.
The guerrilla season book blog join 8th grade american history students at south valley jr high in liberty, missouri as they read guerrilla season by pat hughes. Eric langhorsts blog speaking of history is a blog which connects its readers to various types of technology in the classroom. The story of combat team 28 and the bloodiest battle in marine corps history by mg fred haynes and james warren. Published by eric langhorst on monday, november, 2006 at 8. Apr 16, 2014 for social studies teachers, make sure you read eric langhorsts speaking of history and glenn wiebes history tech. In our district the remainder of american history is taught at the 9th grade level. Lincolns tmails by tom wheeler that i encourage everyone to read. The author argues that this change was accompanied by substantial improvements for many in the home environment, in health and nutrition, and in leisure opportunities. Mcss missouri council of social studies state conference in jefferson city, missouri march 34, 2006. The book is in our county library system, and was published in 2008.
He records his podcasts with audacity cross platform audio recording. Im recording this session to post later as a podcast. We have recently completed our guerrilla season book blog project our second book blog project with this book by pat hughes in the past two years. Any number of other powers might have won primacy in the twentieth century and beyond, including germany, russia, possibly even. The style of warfare used in missouri to fight much of the civil war is described as guerrilla warfare a method of combat by which a smaller group of combatants attempts to use its mobility to defeat a larger, and consequently less mobile, army source. Eric langhorst s blog, speaking of history, is an interesting site detailing the career and techniques of an eighth grade history teacher. This article profiles eric langhorst, an eighthgrade history teacher at south valley junior high school in liberty, missouri, who has immersed himself in technology.
Eric is the author and producer of the fantastic speaking of history podcast. In fall 2006, south valley history teacher eric langhorst asked his. President lincoln using technology teaching the civil. Describes a reading program which builds on the childs verbal skills. Reading before speaking, visible language, 1975 eric. Introduction to units of study speaking of history. Teaching about george, thomas and abe using the latest technology. Eric langhorst speaking of history podcast and blog thanks bud from a longtime listener to your podcast and reader of your blog. Break up letter lesson declaration of independence.
In todays technological society, the president knows exactly what is going on with his armies and can communicate with them in realtime even when they are halfway around the world. Hello and welcome to the 2008 guerrilla season book blog project. If you have an interest in world war ii, the pacific arena, this would be a good read for you. I vividly remember seeing this image in my history book. Once you start reading a few, and start following more social studies teachers on twitter, you will unlock a whole world of quality teaching blogs. What this author does before i praise id like to say that this book is not for everyone. We have other teachers and classes from around the world. You also may be interested in following my discussions on history, technology and education at my podcast and blog. Sep 14, 2006 on the other hand, i dont think the author intended this book to be an authorative history of the english speaking peoples in the 20th century, but more a side history to give a new perspective.
Eric langhorst, a history teacher at south valley junior high school in. In 1900, where churchill ended the fourth volume of his history of the englishspeaking peoples, the united states had not yet emerged onto the world scene as a great power. He set up a blog to use as an online book group a place where all of his. Childhood transformed provides a pioneering study of the remarkable shift in the nature of workingclass childhood in the nineteenth century from lives dominated by work to lives centered around school.
The 8th grade american history classes at south valley jr. He uses technology with many assignments, and to convey information. Also check out eric langhorsts posting from the midwest summer institute. Jan 16, 2010 weekly show descriptions and links to access recordings and chat logs for each archived session. Also check out my class book blog project the year of the hangman book blog. Since 1900 is a great contribution to the literature, most especially because it is rife with useful information to guide the reader to comprehension of background events and human interactions throughout the. Looks pretty good the show is based on the reallife culper ringa spy ring organized by major benjamin tallmadge under the guidance of general washington that was tasked with reporting on british activities in new york and connecticut. A history of the english speaking peoples, first edition. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a booksized computer that is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook. Sep 19, 2009 the book discusses how president lincoln used technology, in this case the telegraph, to stay connected with his troops in the field. Feb 27, 2007 this podcast is a recording of a presentation by 8th grade u. I was almost 2 years old when the shootings took place and living in the netherlands, where i learned about the events of this fateful day from my world history classes in high school. Early childhood newsletter archive education world.
President lincoln using technology teaching the civil war. Nov 20, 2006 the guerrilla season book blog join 8th grade american history students at south valley jr high in liberty, missouri as they read guerrilla season by pat hughes. A magisterial history inspired by winston churchills famous opus, a history of the englishspeaking peoples since 1900 is an engrossing account of the twentieth century, with a unique perspective on our turbulent times. Click here to hear some comments about the year of the hangman book blog. Eric langhorst s blog speaking of history is a blog which connects its readers to various types of technology in the classroom. This podcast is a recording of a presentation by 8th grade u. High will be reading the novel guerrilla season by pat hughes and participating in this blog between march 3 and april 4, 2008. The real action begins about 30 minutes into the show. Hughes then joins the class through skype to talk about the book.
Time was, many thousands of years ago, when hebrew, in. I have talked about eric langhorsts speaking of history podcast and blog in the past. Check back often and please feel free to leave a comment on any blog post. A history of the englishspeaking peoples since 1900. Staff directory langhorst, eric liberty public schools. Looks pretty good the show is based on the reallife culper ringa spy ring organized by major benjamin tallmadge under the guidance of general washington that was tasked with reporting on british activities in new. Aug 19, 2006 if you have questions about how to create a podcast see my previous posting. I will attempt to answer your question as quickly as possible. Todays podcast is the audio from a presentation i gave at the masl missouri association of school librarians conference at tantara resort in osage beach, missouri on april 14, 2008. Emphasis is on the political, social and cultural forces that affect language.
Apr 08, 2014 i was able to catch just a part of the first episode last sunday of the amcs new series, turn. Well, we are going to cover half of your request today. If youre looking for a fun, engaging project that teaches media, communication and teamwork skills, our free course will get you started on the right foot. Eric has created a network with other educators around the world with his podcast. The book discusses how president lincoln used technology, in this case the telegraph, to stay connected with his troops in the field. Eric langhorsts blog, speaking of history, is an interesting site detailing the career and techniques of an eighth grade history teacher. While you are getting ready to start the book blog check out the author gary backwoods site. Teaching history with 21st century technology by eric langhorst. Weekly show descriptions and links to access recordings and chat logs for each archived session. I was able to catch just a part of the first episode last sunday of the amcs new series, turn. Be sure to check out the website at historypodcast.
Eric langhorst is an eighthgrade history teacher in missouri, and he hosts. While searching teachertube recently, i came across this video that he created about how he is using web 2. Eric langhorst of the speaking of history podcast joins us for a several minutes of discussing what hes doing in his 8th grade history class followed by an hour of fiery discussion on the importance of knowing exact historical dates. Presentation at masl missouri association of school. A history of the english language albert croll baugh. I intended on using belkins new ipod recorder to record in class lectures as i pace a lot when i talk.
The handout for his session pdf as well as his session powerpoint are available from his blog podcast website. The study of characters and heroes our english i preap recently finished presenting on various books from the iliad. Once you start reading a few, and start following more social studies teachers on twitter. With no hesitancy, dewey declares his topics to include, the significance of geography and history, educational values, theories of knowledge, and theories of morals. Reflects the latest trends and statistics of the last ten years in a revised and updated chapter 1, english present and. Eric langhorst teaches 8th grade american history, broadcasting and technology at discovery middle school in liberty, missouri. Francisco franco, sometimes known as generalisimo francisco franco, was the head of state of spain in parts of the country from 1936 and in its entirety from 1939 until his death in 1975.
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