As an English and Theater educator from South Dakota, I appreciated the focus on Indigenous Studies. Recently, I re-read Adam Fortunate Eagle’s novel Pipestone: My Life at an Indian Boarding School. Here are a few more great quotes: “That is the most painful part, and the boy shouts, ‘Ow-wah-high!’” Adam fortunate Eagle, Pipestone: My LifeContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle (3)”
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Favorite Kindle Quotes: Lindsay Faye (4)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent . . . “I am in the thick darkness now, but recall that where dark is thickest, there our Lord felt best.” LINDSAY FAYE, THE GODS OF GOTHAM “When Mrs. Boehm is befuddled, she scowlsContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Lindsay Faye (4)”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle
As an English and Theater educator from South Dakota, I appreciated the focus on Indigenous Studies. Recently, I re-read Adam Fortunate Eagle’s novel Pipestone: My Life at an Indian Boarding School. Here are a few great quotes: “I realize there will be critics of my book; however, I will only listen to those individuals whoContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle (2)
As an English and Theater educator from South Dakota, I appreciated the focus on Indigenous Studies. Recently, I re-read Adam Fortunate Eagle’s novel Pipestone: My Life at an Indian Boarding School. Here are a few more great quotes: “Another thing I enjoy is the powwow smells—the smell of moose burgers, the smell of fried onions.Continue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle (2)”
This quote by this man = INSPIRATION.
“When you put a GO in front of DISABLED, it spells GOD IS ABLED.” — Nick Vujicic Such an inspiration. Here’s more about him:
No one would believe it!
When writing, I sometimes think…no one would believe it. Then I read an article like story published today. The answer: it’s ok to write things that are extremely unlikely. Crazy stuff happens! https://news.yahoo.com/hawk-appears-drop-snake-woman-200044261.html
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Ben Aaronovitch (1)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent . . . “Never wear something round your neck that you don’t want to be strangled with.” Ben Aaronovitch, Rivers of London (book 1) “I could smell saltwater and coffee, diesel and bananas, chocolate andContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Ben Aaronovitch (1)”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Tina Connolly (2)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent . . . “Even in her imagination, the clock would not turn back far enough to put her father on the bench with them.” Tina Connolly, IronSkin “His hair was curled, his nose straight, hisContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Tina Connolly (2)”
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”
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”
Making Video Work Well, Part 1
I just posted the first video (of a three part series) on our Carleton Academic Technology Blog. If you create videos to teach–or help others create videos–you may want to check out the link, below. The next blogs will appear January 14, and January 21st! https://blogs.carleton.edu/academictechnology/2020/01/07/the-science-of-instruction-making-video-work-well/
Instructional Videos: Keep it Short.
Knowing that viewership drops off dramatically in the first few seconds in most videos, instructors need to be direct, engaging, and concise. Here’s how…in just 60 seconds. This was originally posted in 2018, but its value is really important for anyone creating online content. The 60 Second Instructional Video from Carleton Academic Technology.