As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent . . . “My father used to quote the Greek playwright Aeschylus. ‘He who learns must suffer.’” William Kent Krueger, Ordinary Grace “He wore a half smile as if he was just about to understandContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: William Kent Krueger (1 of 4)”
Author Archives: Hurlbert
The “Perfect” Instructional Video Series
A couple years ago, I created a research-based series for educators on how to write, produce, and assess instructional videos as effectively as possible. The entire series continues to aid educators and is available on the Carleton College ITS website. That page also includes my Instructional Video Tips Sheet, a Course trailer Guide and Template,Continue reading “The “Perfect” Instructional Video Series”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Tina Connolly (1 of 3)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent . . . “In five years she could list on one hand the people who had intentionally touched her.” Tina Connolly, IronSkin “The words landed like carefully placed stones, a heavy message grown no lighterContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Tina Connolly (1 of 3)”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Lindsay Faye (1 of 5)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent . . . “The doctor embraced Mercy so enthusiasticallythat her feet left the carpeting.” LINDSAY FAYE, THE GODS OF GOTHAM “I liked her and admired her the way I’d esteem a newly discovered species ofContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Lindsay Faye (1 of 5)”
To Kindle or Not To Kindle
For years I read with a highlighter in hand. It wasn’t because I was scouring textbooks in anticipation of an upcoming exam. Instead, I usually wanted to capture phrases and sentences from novels that were so beautifully written or inspirational that they needed to be isolated and cataloged somehow. So, I’d drag my lemon, lime,Continue reading “To Kindle or Not To Kindle”
The Next Creative Endeavor
For over twenty-years, I’ve been richly blessed as a film and theater instructor, a working actor and director . . . and while partnering with faculty to create effective–even “perfect”–instructional videos at an impressive little Minnesota college. Along the way, I’ve also continued to find creative projects, like co-writing a musical, producing a successful educationalContinue reading “The Next Creative Endeavor”
A line from I Have a Bad Feeling About This (8)
The last quote I’ll pull from Jeff Strand’s I Have a Bad Feeling About this. It was a fun YA read. Jeff Strand’s I Have a Bad Feeling About This is a fun stream-of-consciousness about five boys surviving summer camp. The snark in the face of danger and cute co-eds got me to chuckle aContinue reading “A line from I Have a Bad Feeling About This (8)”
A line from I Have a Bad Feeling About This (7)
Another glimpse of this book’s humorous sarcasm in the face of danger. Jeff Strand’s I Have a Bad Feeling About This is a fun stream-of-consciousness about five boys surviving summer camp. The snark in the face of danger and cute co-eds got me to chuckle a few times. You can learn more about Strand andContinue reading “A line from I Have a Bad Feeling About This (7)”
A line from I Have a Bad Feeling About This (6)
Even a swarm of mosquitoes can’t distract teen boys from impractical outfits! Jeff Strand’s I Have a Bad Feeling About This is a fun stream-of-consciousness about five boys surviving summer camp. The snark in the face of danger and cute co-eds got me to chuckle a few times. You can learn more about Strand andContinue reading “A line from I Have a Bad Feeling About This (6)”
A line from I Have a Bad Feeling About This (5)
Been there. Done That. Fun to experience the flashback while reading this! Jeff Strand’s I Have a Bad Feeling About This is a fun stream-of-consciousness about five boys surviving summer camp. The snark in the face of danger and cute co-eds got me to chuckle a few times. You can learn more about Strand andContinue reading “A line from I Have a Bad Feeling About This (5)”
Thanks for the Great Reviews This Week!
Folks, I’m a teacher. I developed the Little Prompter to help other faculty . . . and it’s been an amazing journey. This week I received three unsolicited reviews. THANK YOU to our nearly 2,000 customers! (And a special thanks to those who zip me these little notes. : )
A Post from the Prof
An instructor at the University of South Dakota (go ‘yotes!) recently shared this Facebook post about her Little Prompter. Here’s what she wrote: “… finally, my FAVORITE assistant-trick is my Little Prompter. It is a SUPER easy to use teleprompter that adds a level of polish to my postings of which I am quite proud.Continue reading “A Post from the Prof”