This is the video I found and uploaded to teacher tube. I really loved how it portrays the significance of literature in our history and it is very up to date. Hope you enjoy! 

American Literature Intro

I found this teacher blog and I liked his latest entry on technology in the classroom.

Professor Cole Unplugs just the Wrong Thing

 

It is human nature to be fearful of the unknown. I think it is important for us, as teachers, to understand and embrace technology in our classrooms. Not to allow it free reign, but as an ally in our quest to connect with our students and each other.

 

 

 

 

 

I feel like I should say something profound here… unfortunately nothing in particular comes to mind other than a quote I recently read, so I guess I’ll just share that…

Your child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.

Shouldn’t we all feel that special?