Presentation at masl missouri association of school. Break up letter lesson declaration of independence. Teaching history with 21st century technology by eric. Published by eric langhorst on monday, november, 2006 at 8. 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. With no hesitancy, dewey declares his topics to include, the significance of geography and history, educational values, theories of knowledge, and theories of morals. We have other teachers and classes from around the world. Well, we are going to cover half of your request today.
The handout for his session pdf as well as his session powerpoint are available from his blogpodcast website. 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. 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. Describes a reading program which builds on the childs verbal skills. 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. While you are getting ready to start the book blog check out the author gary backwoods site.
He uses technology with many assignments, and to convey information. Apr 08, 2014 i was able to catch just a part of the first episode last sunday of the amcs new series, turn. 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. 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. Aug 19, 2006 if you have questions about how to create a podcast see my previous posting. Lincolns tmails by tom wheeler that i encourage everyone to read. What this author does before i praise id like to say that this book is not for everyone. Eric langhorst s blog, speaking of history, is an interesting site detailing the career and techniques of an eighth grade history teacher. 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. 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.
Im recording this session to post later as a podcast. Hughes then joins the class through skype to talk about the book. In fall 2006, south valley history teacher eric langhorst asked 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 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. High will be reading the novel guerrilla season by pat hughes and participating in this blog between march 3 and april 4, 2008. This book is based on the churchill fourvolume collection of the history of the english speaking people from days of yore until 1900.
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. 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. The book discusses how president lincoln used technology, in this case the telegraph, to stay connected with his troops in the field. Check back often and please feel free to leave a comment on any blog post. Also check out eric langhorsts posting from the midwest summer institute. I intended on using belkins new ipod recorder to record in class lectures as i pace a lot when i talk. Eric langhorsts blog, speaking of history, is an interesting site detailing the career and techniques of an eighth grade history teacher. 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 history of the english language albert croll baugh. 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. Time was, many thousands of years ago, when hebrew, in.
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. Our curriculum covers american history from the start of settlementcolonies thru the end of the civil war. Turn, washingtons spies, and historical thinking history tech. Teaching history with 21st century technology by eric langhorst.
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. Mcss missouri council of social studies state conference in jefferson city, missouri march 34, 2006. 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. A history of the englishspeaking peoples since 1900. Apr 14, 2008 presentation at masl missouri association of school librarians conference on our civil war book blog project hello. 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. Check out this blog post, the donner party project, where he has experts on the topic and education peers comment on the student videos. Introduction to units of study speaking of history. Hello and welcome to the 2008 guerrilla season book blog project. Meanwhile, the british empire was in decline but did not yet know it.
I will attempt to answer your question as quickly as possible. When you say special education, you are talking about an umbrella of ages. Staff directory langhorst, eric liberty public schools. Emphasis is on the political, social and cultural forces that affect language. Information is everywhere understanding how to use it is. Eric langhorst teaches 8th grade american history, broadcasting and technology at discovery middle school in liberty, missouri. 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.
Eric langhorst s blog speaking of history is a blog which connects its readers to various types of technology in the classroom. Early childhood newsletter archive education world. 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. I was able to catch just a part of the first episode last sunday of the amcs new series, turn. If you have an interest in world war ii, the pacific arena, this would be a good read for you. Once you start reading a few, and start following more social studies teachers on twitter. While searching teachertube recently, i came across this video that he created about how he is using web 2. Eric langhorsts blog speaking of history is a blog which connects its readers to various types of technology in the classroom. Eric has created a network with other educators around the world with his podcast. Eric langhorst, speaking of history eric langhorsts classes appear to be very integrated with technology. A history of the englishspeaking peoples since 1900 by. The handout for his session pdf as well as his session powerpoint are available from his blog podcast website. You also may be interested in following my discussions on history, technology and education at my podcast and blog.
A history of the english speaking peoples, first edition. He uses his blog to post pictures of the places he goes to which relate to history. Click here to hear some comments about the year of the hangman book blog. Today liberty high school makes history as the first esports team will compete for the first time in. President lincoln using technology teaching the civil.
Also check out my class book blog project the year of the hangman book blog. 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. The real action begins about 30 minutes into the show. Posts about speaking of history written by kstevens77. When you turn the corner and you run into yourself then you know that you have turned all the corners that are left. Teaching about george, thomas and abe using the latest technology. This podcast is a recording of a presentation by 8th grade u. Reflects the latest trends and statistics of the last ten years in a revised and updated chapter 1, english present and. Reading before speaking, visible language, 1975 eric. My notes from eric langhorsts metc 2007 presentation, teaching history with 21st century technology. There is a regular series of podcasts called speaking of history, which langhorst records and posts on his blog speakingofhistory.
Eric langhorst speaking of history podcast and blog thanks bud from a longtime listener to your podcast and reader of your blog. Feb 27, 2007 this podcast is a recording of a presentation by 8th grade u. Jan 16, 2010 weekly show descriptions and links to access recordings and chat logs for each archived session. Eric langhorst, a history teacher at south valley junior high school in. Digital resources award books 20192020 truman nominee trailers 2018 2019 truman. This article profiles eric langhorst, an eighthgrade history teacher at south valley junior high school in liberty, missouri, who has immersed himself in technology. I have talked about eric langhorsts speaking of history podcast and blog in the past. 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. 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. I vividly remember seeing this image in my history book. Eric is the author and producer of the fantastic speaking of history podcast. In our district the remainder of american history is taught at the 9th grade level. An essential text for the complete education library.
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. Weekly show descriptions and links to access recordings and chat logs for each archived session. The story of combat team 28 and the bloodiest battle in marine corps history by mg fred haynes and james warren. Feb 27, 2007 my notes from eric langhorsts metc 2007 presentation, teaching history with 21st century technology. The study of characters and heroes our english i preap recently finished presenting on various books from the iliad. Todays episode is a suggestion from forums user menolly. 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. This presentation was shared at the midwest education technology conference metc in st. Teachcivilwar, author at teaching the civil war with. President lincoln using technology teaching the civil war. The 8th grade american history classes at south valley jr. Apr 16, 2014 for social studies teachers, make sure you read eric langhorsts speaking of history and glenn wiebes history tech. Any number of other powers might have won primacy in the twentieth century and beyond, including germany, russia, possibly even. Be sure to check out the website at historypodcast.
Early childhood education, language acquisition, reading achievement, reading instruction, reading programs, reading research, silent reading, speech skills. The year of the hangman book blog participants in missouri, minnesota, conneticut and new york. Eric langhorst is an eighthgrade history teacher in missouri, and he hosts. He records his podcasts with audacity cross platform audio recording. 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. 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. 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. The book is in our county library system, and was published in 2008. For social studies teachers, make sure you read eric langhorsts speaking of history and glenn wiebes history tech. I havent had the pleasure of sneaking in here before.
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