tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919971370745568362013-05-21T09:35:00.064-05:00Relatively Random Teacher Thoughts - 1st and foremost MMS- Posts ranging from thoughts related directly to education to barely relevant-muffinman rants. Read educational technology site reviews, enjoyable funny videos, thought provoking articles, complete randomness and much more. You can follow me on Twitter @CHull9Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.comBlogger3215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-80286579503820599382013-05-21T09:35:00.000-05:002013-05-21T09:35:00.123-05:002013-05-21T09:35:00.123-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CxpPgS3sn2g/UZo0Y13jO9I/AAAAAAAAAdM/NyYWeBJpzao/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-05-20+at+9.33.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CxpPgS3sn2g/UZo0Y13jO9I/AAAAAAAAAdM/NyYWeBJpzao/s200/Screen+Shot+2013-05-20+at+9.33.45+AM.png" width="167" /></a>A nice educational resource looking at "<a href="http://edgalaxy.com/journal/2013/5/19/sx3h68yv1lu05pp0o583ow99zxripm">How to write a great essay in ten simple steps</a>."<br /> <br /> Writing is a process that is impossible to master and as difficult to teach. It requires&nbsp;intellectual&nbsp;curiosity&nbsp;and drive. This post is helpful.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/9B53Y92qcrI" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/educational-resource-how-to-write-great.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-83527053271922727222013-05-20T08:23:00.000-05:002013-05-20T08:23:00.365-05:002013-05-20T08:23:00.365-05:00I often work to teach my students that they must risk failure in order to stretch themselves to reach their potential - this is a cool infographic<br /> <br /> <a href="http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/people-who-found-success-despite-failures_517ae4dd89639_w587.jpg">People Who Found Success Despite Failures</a> <br /> <br /> <div class="visually_embed" data-category="Lifestyle" rel="infographic"> <img alt="People Who Found Success Despite Failures" class="visually_embed_infographic" rel="http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/people-who-found-success-despite-failures_517ae4dd89639.jpg" src="http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/people-who-found-success-despite-failures_517ae4dd89639_w587.jpg" /> <br /> <div class="visually_embed_bar"> <span class="visually_embed_cycle"><a href="http://visual.ly/people-who-found-success-despite-failures/?utm_source=visually_embed">People Who Found Success Despite Failures infographic</a> </span> </div> <a href="http://visual.ly/people-who-found-success-despite-failures?utm_source=visually_embed" id="visually_embed_view_more" target="_blank"></a> <link href="http://visual.ly/embeder/style.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></link> <script src="http://visual.ly/embeder/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script> </div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/1w3v0gjUXGE" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/infographic-people-who-found-success.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-23824900585910410252013-05-19T08:24:00.003-05:002013-05-19T08:24:42.812-05:002013-05-19T08:24:42.812-05:00"<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">In 2005, author David Foster Wallace was asked to give the commencement address to the 2005 graduating class of Kenyon College. However, the resulting speech didn't become widely known until 3 years later, after his tragic death. It is, without a doubt, some of the best life advice we've ever come across, and perhaps the most simple and elegant explanation of the real value of education.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">We made this video, built around an abridged version of the original audio recording, with the hopes that the core message of the speech could reach a wider audience who might not have otherwise been interested. However, we encourage everyone to seek out the full speech (because, in this case, the book is definitely better than the movie).</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">-The Glossary"</span><br /> <div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></div> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xmpYnxlEh0c" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/igKNa5u5YBA" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/enjoyable-video-this-is-water.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-1960334637571485652013-05-19T06:52:00.000-05:002013-05-19T06:52:00.080-05:002013-05-19T06:52:00.080-05:00This&nbsp;Thought Provoking Article: "<a href="http://paidcontent.org/2013/05/11/back-to-the-future-what-if-the-mass-media-era-was-just-an-accident-of-history/">Back to the future: What if the ‘mass media’ era was just an accident of history?</a>" is a fun read. The author asks questions that make you wonder what if ... I recommend checking out the <a href="http://paidcontent.org/2013/05/11/back-to-the-future-what-if-the-mass-media-era-was-just-an-accident-of-history/">article here</a>.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/z3uc7cjabBg" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/thought-provoking-article-back-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-73504899794466673692013-05-18T10:05:00.000-05:002013-05-18T10:05:01.034-05:002013-05-18T10:05:01.034-05:00Check out the latest&nbsp;Student Nominated Video: &nbsp;Worst Sheep Rescue Ever... What a Fail<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vyqH6E-y6Bc" width="420"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/77UBdFy7H7o" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/student-nominated-video-worst-sheep.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-31351833432799738552013-05-17T06:58:00.000-05:002013-05-17T06:58:00.082-05:002013-05-17T06:58:00.082-05:00Really - students find this funny? Really? I do not understand... <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/B1j9dHh5v8w" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/bqHPRmVQ35s" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/student-nominated-video-childrens-oral.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-69059151921722968492013-05-16T06:55:00.000-05:002013-05-16T06:55:00.416-05:002013-05-16T06:55:00.416-05:00A funny&nbsp;Nominated Video: Celebrities Read Mean Tweets #4 - check it out.<br /> <br /> <br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nrjp6e04dZ8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/r_ILObKXDXU" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/nominated-video-celebrities-read-mean.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-62515251234255826032013-05-15T10:04:00.000-05:002013-05-19T08:25:20.779-05:002013-05-19T08:25:20.779-05:00Check out the latest&nbsp;Student Nominated Video: Great Pyrenees Puppy - let's play with me<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sC1xkee7eu0" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/exZ8HpWPquo" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/student-nominated-video-great-pyrenees.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-84239891634351074862013-05-15T06:53:00.000-05:002013-05-15T06:53:00.631-05:002013-05-15T06:53:00.631-05:00Check out this&nbsp;Nominated Video: Michael Jackson - Showing his talent - Rehearsal<br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3jcOdfMlgi4" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/O08O4RK3AT8" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/nominated-video-michael-jackson-showing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-20782585601251023732013-05-14T10:02:00.000-05:002013-05-14T10:02:00.112-05:002013-05-14T10:02:00.112-05:00Check out the latest&nbsp;Student Nominated Video: 20 dances to try at home<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/itAXpbwHlvQ" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/M4Ch0hy6NXk" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/student-nominated-video-20-dances-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-22050140120094407352013-05-13T10:57:00.000-05:002013-05-13T10:57:00.178-05:002013-05-13T10:57:00.178-05:00I recommend checking ou this&nbsp;Interesting Article: <a href="http://www.npr.org/2013/05/08/180037498/in-france-a-renewed-push-to-return-art-looted-by-nazis?ft=1&amp;f=1001&amp;sc=tw&amp;utm_source=twitterfeed&amp;utm_medium=twitter">In France, A Renewed Push To Return Art Looted By Nazis.</a><br /> <br /> My class investigates the Holocaust and this article illustrates how the event continues to impact our society today.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/HtMwCFpeyFw" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/interesting-article-in-france-renewed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-85933440036057387302013-05-12T08:41:00.000-05:002013-05-12T08:41:00.340-05:002013-05-12T08:41:00.340-05:00Check out this video:&nbsp;Historical role models - Amy Bissetta<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CsOwVZrWRYc" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/RUQDCgEgbs4" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/educational-video-historical-role.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-28363468061456525892013-05-11T08:18:00.000-05:002013-05-11T08:18:00.726-05:002013-05-11T08:18:00.726-05:00Check out this&nbsp;Enjoyable Video: Matt Kemp Post Game<br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WZUXTUrj4WM" width="420"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/yoJt2Qdy8Es" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/enjoyable-video-matt-kemp-post-game.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-83219032859075301212013-05-10T13:24:00.002-05:002013-05-10T13:24:17.264-05:002013-05-10T13:24:17.264-05:00Check out both of these videos:<br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qnydFmqHuVo?feature=player_detailpage" width="640"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sSE5HmryaP4?feature=player_detailpage" width="640"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/KuaWxD7KvYY" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/student-videos-how-animals-eat-food-how.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-63791783993464206272013-05-10T09:09:00.000-05:002013-05-10T10:07:46.107-05:002013-05-10T10:07:46.107-05:00Is it sad that this 2 year old knows geography better than my 7th graders?<br /> <br /> And I teach social studies - specifically with units about geography.<br /> <br /> Is it sad that even though we have tests on each country's location throughout the year I fear Lily would beat 99% of my students?<br /> <br /> I worry sometimes...<br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/r43yCiKlbCo" width="420"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/UbXQoY9Ra5g" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/enjoyable-video-original-video-of-lilly.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-18106756486724490612013-05-10T08:50:00.000-05:002013-05-10T08:50:00.451-05:002013-05-10T08:50:00.451-05:00My friend is feeling a tough stretch due to the customs fiasco taking place - he has been posting videos all week - here is his latest&nbsp;"Double Wedgie Double Nutshot"<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NhmqSa7Qcl8" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/4z9qOr2zTW4" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/friends-find-double-wedgie-double.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-16943756518553713412013-05-10T07:47:00.003-05:002013-05-10T07:47:56.516-05:002013-05-10T07:47:56.516-05:00Very funny video Ship My Pants<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/I03UmJbK0lA?feature=player_detailpage" width="640"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/i8WiuiRsJ1M" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/video-ship-my-pants.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-62927367316188178612013-05-10T07:47:00.000-05:002013-05-10T07:47:00.083-05:002013-05-10T07:47:00.083-05:00Check out&nbsp;Enjoyable Video: Just For Laughs - Top 10 funny pranks <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1eyXZI-9lWQ" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/UPGtW8-vDUo" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/enjoyable-video-just-for-laughs-top-10.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-35310633297504619892013-05-09T08:56:00.000-05:002013-05-09T08:56:00.669-05:002013-05-09T08:56:00.669-05:00I recommend checking out the Student Nominated Video: Jack Klinge Drops Ceremonial Puck<br /> <br /> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" height="383" id="embed" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://nhl.cdn.neulion.net/u/videocenter-v1/embed.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="flashVars" value="catid=0&id=236963&server=http://video.blackhawks.nhl.com/videocenter/&pageurl=http://video.blackhawks.nhl.com/videocenter/&nlwa=http://app2.neulion.com/videocenter/nhl/" /><embed name="embed" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://nhl.cdn.neulion.net/u/videocenter-v1/embed.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="383" quality="high" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" flashVars="catid=0&id=236963&server=http://video.blackhawks.nhl.com/videocenter/&pageurl=http://video.blackhawks.nhl.com/videocenter/&nlwa=http://app2.neulion.com/videocenter/nhl/"></embed></object> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/WYA2-xROhhg" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/student-nominated-video-jack-klinge.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-46290344980447301412013-05-08T08:17:00.001-05:002013-05-08T08:17:32.686-05:002013-05-08T08:17:32.686-05:00Check out the Student Nominated Video: DEAD GIVEAWAY - Hero Charles Ramsey Songified!<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nZcRU0Op5P4" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/jwMrcHdpvPU" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/student-nominated-video-dead-giveaway.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-23115693464242828292013-05-08T08:01:00.000-05:002013-05-08T08:01:00.222-05:002013-05-08T08:01:00.222-05:00Check out this&nbsp;Friend Nominated Video: Hardest Kick In The Nuts EVER<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Cwuulx3LNRc" width="420"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/1evJXmd-nMI" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/friend-nominated-video-hardest-kick-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-6627495199765800842013-05-07T07:59:00.000-05:002013-05-07T07:59:00.248-05:002013-05-07T07:59:00.248-05:00Check out this Educational Video: A Short Course on the Origins of Writing<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CN1BdvzyMPU" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/KECvD9S7jn4" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/educational-video-short-course-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-29886146999958773012013-05-06T06:30:00.000-05:002013-05-06T06:30:00.835-05:002013-05-06T06:30:00.835-05:00Check out Mr. Helfer's&nbsp;Enjoyable Video: Car jousting DUDESONS<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Lh6wv6qjGAs" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/YC8qzqT4LH8" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/enjoyable-video-car-jousting-dudesons.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-78306849432740868702013-05-05T19:58:00.000-05:002013-05-05T19:58:00.670-05:002013-05-05T19:58:00.670-05:00Enjoy this educational video: Holland vs Netherlands ; one of my close friends just moved to Amsterdam in his honor learn!<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eE_IUPInEuc" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/gCHAF21o-Rk" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/video-holland-vs-netherlands.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91997137074556836.post-71357257367030473162013-05-04T15:56:00.000-05:002013-05-04T15:56:00.619-05:002013-05-04T15:56:00.619-05:00Thoughts on this Student Nominated Video: Childbirth vs Getting Kicked in the Balls<br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FJeuK1Pl2bQ" width="560"></iframe><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelativelyRandomTeacherThoughts/~4/qET7Gcppa6g" height="1" width="1"/>Christopher Hullhttps://plus.google.com/103278060800602663402noreply@blogger.com0http://relativelyrandomteacherthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/05/student-nominated-video-childbirth-vs.html