http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.ennoreply@blogger.com (Eric Langhorst)Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:24:16 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com309125Creative Commons - use but please do not alter and give credit - Thanks.education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursEducation/Educational Technologyspeakingofhistory@gmail.comEric LanghorstEric Langhorstnoeducation,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursAn 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri talks about education, technology and history. Topics include visits to historical sites, interviews with historians and authors, history projects from the classroom and general thoughts on educatAn 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri talks about education, technology and history. Topics include visits to historical sites, interviews with historians and authors, history projects from the classroom and general thoughts on educational technology from the perspective of a history teacher.39.246179-94.417635http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/http://www.speakingofhistory.blogspot.comhttp://www.liberty.k12.mo.us/~elanghorst/speakinglogonew.jpg(Enter a personal message you would like to have appear at the top of your feed.)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/BQMKo9XSLeE/podcast-193-visit-to-nebraska-baseball.htmlpodcastmuseumbaseballspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:59:51 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-47148274294986396670no Hello. I'm a native of Nebraska, enjoy baseball and love museums so I was very excited to visit the Nebraska Major League Baseball Museum in St. Paul, Nebraska on a recent family trip. The museum honors all major league players with a tie to Nebraska - bEric Langhorst Hello. I'm a native of Nebraska, enjoy baseball and love museums so I was very excited to visit the Nebraska Major League Baseball Museum in St. Paul, Nebraska on a recent family trip. The museum honors all major league players with a tie to Nebraska - born in Nebraska or called Nebraska home with a residence. There are about 160 major league baseball players who have met these requirements - 7 of which are in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Some of the more famous Nebraskans to play major league baseball include Grover Cleveland Alexander, Richie Ashburn, Bob Gibson and Sam Crawford. The museum is located in St. Paul, Nebraska because it is the proud hometown of Cleveland - the pitcher in 3rd place for wins all time in major league baseball history. Listen to the podcast to learn more about my experience at the Nebraska Baseball Museum and check out the pictures below from my trip. We had a great time and encourage anyone who loves baseball to visit St. Paul for a great experience. If you have visited the museum or would have a remark to share please leave a comment on this blog post. Thanks. Direct link to Podcast #193 - Visit to Nebraska Major League Baseball Museum in St. Paul education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. I'm a native of Nebraska, enjoy baseball and love museums so I was very excited to visit the Nebraska Major League Baseball Museum in St. Paul, Nebraska on a recent family trip. The museum...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/07/podcast-193-visit-to-nebraska-baseball.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory189.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/rlzeV8R8DAA/update-to-buffalo-chip-cookout-podcast.htmlbuffalo chipscommentphotosspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:48:52 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-5698958806252283211We had an interested comment posted on Podcast #192 - Making Smores Over a Buffalo Chip Campfire from Peter Findler and wanted to share it with everyone. Thanks Peter for the comment and photo! Photo...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/06/update-to-buffalo-chip-cookout-podcast.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/BG3UPX89c5k/george-washington-and-twitter.htmlWashingtonTwitterspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:16:52 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-77951138405700483350A funny comic from the Holy Kaw! blog <br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/06/george-washington-and-twitter.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/urrO7uSOz4Y/bill-moyers-and-historica-figures.htmlvideoTwitterspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:12:15 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-6988796182482488390Bill Moyer and some thoughts (humor) on famous historical figures and Twitter: <br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/06/bill-moyers-and-historica-figures.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/2qj72O-xjtY/podcast-192-making-smores-over-buffalo.htmlbuffalo chipsbison chipspodcastHistory Geeksspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:10:39 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-5924579201029114863no Hello. Sometimes you just have to experience something to understand it a little better. For the past 15 years I have taught about western expansion and the how the pioneers and early settlers on the plains used Bison (Buffalo) chips as fuel in the absenEric Langhorst Hello. Sometimes you just have to experience something to understand it a little better. For the past 15 years I have taught about western expansion and the how the pioneers and early settlers on the plains used Bison (Buffalo) chips as fuel in the absence of timber. This year I decided to get my hands on some Bison chips and burn them at a cookout. I invited some students, some parents and my principal over for a good ol’ fashioned Bison chip fire where we roasted marshmallows for smores. Listen to the podcast to find out how everything went. You can see more pictures from the Bison chip cookout by checking this Flickr set. If you have any personal experiences with burning Bison chips, or if you would just like share a general thought about the topic, please leave a comment on this blog post. Thanks. Direct link to Podcast #192 - Making Smores over a Buffalo Chip Campfire education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. Sometimes you just have to experience something to understand it a little better. For the past 15 years I have taught about western expansion and the how the pioneers and early settlers on the...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/06/podcast-192-making-smores-over-buffalo.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory192.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/JiKLlA-AE1Q/podcast-191-suggestions-and-tips-for.htmltravelNECC09tipsWashington DCNECC 09podcastNECC 2009speakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Thu, 28 May 2009 17:42:08 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-14462316636182344326no Hello. Some of the listeners of this podcast will be heading to Washington DC at the end of June to attend NECC 2009. I have been fortunate to attend several NECC conferences in recent years but will not be attending - in person – this year. The current Eric Langhorst Hello. Some of the listeners of this podcast will be heading to Washington DC at the end of June to attend NECC 2009. I have been fortunate to attend several NECC conferences in recent years but will not be attending - in person – this year. The current financial situation along with a desire to spend some time at home means I’ll be attending this year’s NECC virtually through a collection of podcasts, blog posts and tweets. Please post often if you are attending. I must admit that I’m a little jealous since Washington DC is my favorite city to visit. I’ve been able to visit DC several times in the past couple of years and several listeners have e-mailed me questions about suggestions on what to do, where to stay, etc. I don’t consider myself an expert on DC in any manner but today’s podcast is a collection of suggestions and tips for visiting Washington DC – either for NECC 2009 or another trip. Crystal City, Virginia Hotels Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC National Museum of the American Indian Newseum Lincoln Cottage Ford’s Theatre Alexandria, Virginia Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria Alexandria Ghost Tour If you have any suggestions for visiting DC - during NECC 2009 or any other time of year - please leave a comment on this blog for all to see and share. Thanks. Direct link to Podcast #191 - Suggestions and Tips for Visiting Washington DC during NECC 2009 education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. Some of the listeners of this podcast will be heading to Washington DC at the end of June to attend NECC 2009. I have been fortunate to attend several NECC conferences in recent years but will...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/05/podcast-191-suggestions-and-tips-for.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory191.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/CKYiahbr0bo/podcast-190-review-of-our-documents.htmldocumentspodcastreviewNational Archivesbookspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Wed, 13 May 2009 12:53:33 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-45792272594425501881no Hello. Today's podcast is a review of a great book that every teacher should have in their classroom - "Our Documents : 100 Milestone Documents from the National Archives". This book should be in each history classroom in America and each school library.Eric Langhorst Hello. Today's podcast is a review of a great book that every teacher should have in their classroom - "Our Documents : 100 Milestone Documents from the National Archives". This book should be in each history classroom in America and each school library. The book also has a companion website with additional resources for teachers and copies of all the material in the book. You can purchase the book here and check out the website here. Both great resources for any American history teacher. Direct link to Podcast #190 - Review of "Our Documents" - Book and Website from National Archives education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. Today's podcast is a review of a great book that every teacher should have in their classroom - "Our Documents : 100 Milestone Documents from the National Archives". This book should be in...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/05/podcast-190-review-of-our-documents.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory190.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/1tzXe2tCAtk/live-video-feed-of-shuttle-launch.htmlvideoNASAspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Mon, 11 May 2009 08:46:30 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-19139107501350614681Hello. I am constantly blown away by the ability for us as teachers to connect to the rest of the world via video. Today I'm sitting in my classroom in Liberty, Missouri working on some random...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/05/live-video-feed-of-shuttle-launch.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/GrqdvfUZlDE/podcast-189-early-morning-walk-to-see.htmlWashington DCpodcastLincolnspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Sat, 02 May 2009 18:49:31 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-61912519849985335651no Hello. While I was in Washington DC earlier this week I took an early morning walk down the Mall to the Lincoln Memorial. It was peaceful and very few people were out yet. In today's podcast I discuss my walk to see Lincoln while sitting on the steps in Eric Langhorst Hello. While I was in Washington DC earlier this week I took an early morning walk down the Mall to the Lincoln Memorial. It was peaceful and very few people were out yet. In today's podcast I discuss my walk to see Lincoln while sitting on the steps in front of the reflecting pool. I have added some pictures from my walk with this blog entry. If you would like to see more of my pictures please check out my Flickr set from the walk. If you have any thoughts on this podcast please leave a comment on this blog or you can reach me directly at speakingofhistory@gmail.com Thanks. Direct link to Podcast #189 - Early Morning Walk to See Lincoln in DC education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. While I was in Washington DC earlier this week I took an early morning walk down the Mall to the Lincoln Memorial. It was peaceful and very few people were out yet. In today's podcast I...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/05/podcast-189-early-morning-walk-to-see.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory189.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/5I54I0Xuzy0/podcast-188-review-of-trip-to-newseum.htmlWashington DCpodcastmuseumspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Sat, 02 May 2009 13:01:08 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-6269543120672556960no Hello. Earlier this week I visited the Newseum in Washington DC - a museum devoted to telling the story of how news is gathered and then shared with the public. It is one of the newer museums in DC and I really enjoyed it. This podcast is a review of my Eric Langhorst Hello. Earlier this week I visited the Newseum in Washington DC - a museum devoted to telling the story of how news is gathered and then shared with the public. It is one of the newer museums in DC and I really enjoyed it. This podcast is a review of my visit and I have included some pictures from the Newseum below. This podcast may be of interest to anyone who is planning to attend NECC 2009 this summer in Washington DC and is looking for something to do when not attending sessions. If you have any comments or would like to add your experiences at the Newseum to the discussion, please post a comment to this blog post or e-mail directly at speakingofhistory@gmail.com Direct link to Podcast #188 - Review of Trip to the Newseum in Washington DC education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. Earlier this week I visited the Newseum in Washington DC - a museum devoted to telling the story of how news is gathered and then shared with the public. It is one of the newer museums in DC...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/05/podcast-188-review-of-trip-to-newseum.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory188.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/-45zwq_F1aQ/smithsonian-presetation-to-teacher.htmlSmithsonianpresentationspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:46:38 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-8490262113181293410Last year I had the honor of participating in Smithsonian Teacher Day 2008 in Washington DC as the Missouri Teacher of the Year (2007/2008). Smithsonian Education gave us behind the scenes access to...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/04/smithsonian-presetation-to-teacher.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/P1-N4FcTurY/national-museum-of-american-history.htmlSmithsonianspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:45:51 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-71248488354227166350The following post is a collection of photos from my visit today to The National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. I was very excited to walk through the museum for a while since it has...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/04/national-museum-of-american-history.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/YnvPq4IxPGE/what-does-trillion-look-like.htmlspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:54:52 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-4344204231179471960News concerning today's economic crisis occasionally uses the term "TRILLION" but can we really visualize what that means. I saw the following site via a tweet on Twitter from David Warlick. The...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/04/what-does-trillion-look-like.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/tS80VrvxX3Q/podcast-187-how-i-use-twitter-as.htmlTwitterpodcastspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:47:43 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-43059158776640308143no Hello. Twitter has been all over the news this past week and although I don't have a million followers - and I don't know why anyone would want a million followers - I thought I would comment on how I use Twitter as a teacher. I don't Twitter with studenEric Langhorst Hello. Twitter has been all over the news this past week and although I don't have a million followers - and I don't know why anyone would want a million followers - I thought I would comment on how I use Twitter as a teacher. I don't Twitter with students but the podcast discusses how I use the application as an educator. Please listen to the podcast and let me know how you are using Twitter. Please leave a comment on this blog or contact me on Twitter where my user name is ELanghorst Direct link to Podcast #187 - How I Use Twitter as a Teacher and Educator education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. Twitter has been all over the news this past week and although I don't have a million followers - and I don't know why anyone would want a million followers - I thought I would comment on how...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/04/podcast-187-how-i-use-twitter-as.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory187.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/XG23LtK9zwM/james-swanson-interview-on-lincoln.htmlvideoYou TubeLincolnspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:25:19 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-35641989093871688730Today as we reflect on the anniversary of Lincoln's assassination (April 14, 1865) take a few moments to watch some great videos from the Ford's Theatre You Tube Channel. These videos include some...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/04/james-swanson-interview-on-lincoln.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/kmvByHywznw/podcast-186-review-of-upcoming-pbs.htmlPBSpodcastreviewspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:33:05 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-14647541545563126520noHello. This month I have the privilege of hosting the PBS blog "Media Infusion" and discussing the upcoming PBS and American Experience series "We Shall Remain". The series will be shown on PBS stations beginning in mid-April 2009, check your local PBS stEric LanghorstHello. This month I have the privilege of hosting the PBS blog "Media Infusion" and discussing the upcoming PBS and American Experience series "We Shall Remain". The series will be shown on PBS stations beginning in mid-April 2009, check your local PBS station for dates and times. "We Shall Remain" describes the Native American story within the context of American history. Each of the 5 episodes are unique and the entire 7.5 hours of content is excellent. In the podcast I discuss the series and how a teacher could approach it for use in class. I also encourage you to read the Media Infusion blog post and leave a comment during the month of April describing how you incorporate Native American culture in your history class. You can also leave a comment on this blog post or contact me directly at speakingofhistory@gmail.com Direct link to Podcast #186 - Review of PBS / American Experience Series "We Shall Remain" education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. This month I have the privilege of hosting the PBS blog "Media Infusion" and discussing the upcoming PBS and American Experience series "We Shall Remain". The series will be shown on PBS...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/04/podcast-186-review-of-upcoming-pbs.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory186.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/KMpxIBz5soM/rsa-video-from-ken-robinson-author-of.htmlvideoKen Robinsonspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:41:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-1979821517143998770Here is another great video from author/presenter Ken Robinson. If you enjoyed his TED video on creativity in schools check out this one from RSA. I can't get enough of this guy. Finished his book,...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/04/rsa-video-from-ken-robinson-author-of.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/Uk21Dmk18ww/podcast-185-review-of-matthew-pinskers.htmlpodcastLincolnbookspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:16:06 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-6171984182459965550no Hello. Today's podcast is a brief review of a great book for anyone who enjoys learning about Lincoln : Lincoln's Sanctuary, Abraham Lincoln and the Soldiers' Home by Matthew Pinsker. Two summers ago I was able to tour and visit the Lincoln Cottage in WaEric Langhorst Hello. Today's podcast is a brief review of a great book for anyone who enjoys learning about Lincoln : Lincoln's Sanctuary, Abraham Lincoln and the Soldiers' Home by Matthew Pinsker. Two summers ago I was able to tour and visit the Lincoln Cottage in Washington DC just prior to the opening of the visitor center. The Soldiers' Home, or Lincoln Cottage, was the summer White House for President Lincoln. It has been estimated that Lincoln spent almost 25% of his presidency at the Lincoln Cottage. This book sheds light on what Lincoln accomplished at this second home, how the location might have impacted his thought process during the war years and some personal details that make Lincoln appear more human than the stoic icon we view him as today. I would suggest this book to anyone who enjoyed learning more about Lincoln and would recommend a visit to the Lincoln Cottage the next time you are in Washington DC. If you can't physically visit the next best thing would be a visit to their web site or blog. If you have any additional thoughts on this subject please feel free to leave a comment to this blog post. Direct link to Podcast #185 - Review of Lincoln's Sanctuary by Matthew Pinsker education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. Today's podcast is a brief review of a great book for anyone who enjoys learning about Lincoln : Lincoln's Sanctuary, Abraham Lincoln and the Soldiers' Home by Matthew Pinsker. Two summers ago...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/03/podcast-185-review-of-matthew-pinskers.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory185.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/NbB9gSoxyXw/podcast-184-creating-common-craft-type.htmlvideopodcastFliplesson plansspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:31:16 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-794574836803828845612no Hello. This week we did a cool project in class - my students created short videos in the "Common Craft" style to describe a variety of historical terms and concepts we are currently studying. My students loved it and did a great job. I have included a cEric Langhorst Hello. This week we did a cool project in class - my students created short videos in the "Common Craft" style to describe a variety of historical terms and concepts we are currently studying. My students loved it and did a great job. I have included a couple of videos with this blog post below, the rest you can view at my You Tube channel. I have included a couple of pictures of the set up we used to film the videos with a Flip camera. The podcast has more details on how we created the videos. If you have any questions or thoughts on this project please leave a comment on this blog post. Thanks to Common Craft for the inspiration - we are all huge fans of your work! Direct link to Podcast #184 - Creating "Common Craft" Type Videos about Historical Terms for Class education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. This week we did a cool project in class - my students created short videos in the "Common Craft" style to describe a variety of historical terms and concepts we are currently studying. My...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/03/podcast-184-creating-common-craft-type.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory184.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/Y2yBPJmYvu0/teacher-institute-at-kansas-city.htmlsummer 2009workshopspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:43:48 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-56770673499370057650Sharing another great opportunity for social studies teachers in the Kansas City area from the National Archives. The National Archives at Kansas City is pleased to announce that it is one of nine...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/03/teacher-institute-at-kansas-city.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/RYJIGPFIpBo/ending-war-against-japan-new-white.htmlTruman Libraryspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:06:53 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-89869635238063093571Today I'm passing along an excellent experience for you and your students if you are able to visit Independence, Missouri and the Truman Library. Truman Library educators have developed a new...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/03/ending-war-against-japan-new-white.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/_VcPyiV6fLo/secrets-of-lincolns-watch-revealed.htmlvideoSmithsonianLincolnspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:45:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-51698804629902582690Very cool news today about the discovery of a message inside Lincoln's watch. I saw it reported first via the Museum of American History's Twitter feed and then later saw the Washington Post story....<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/03/secrets-of-lincolns-watch-revealed.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/yAz7j-Or4sg/zune-in-classroom-free-webinar-on-march.htmlZunewebinarspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:49:32 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-27190144883683802790I have received e-mails in the past about how we have incorporated the Zune MP3 player in my 8th grade American History classroom. I will be discussing our use of the Zune in my classroom on March...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/03/zune-in-classroom-free-webinar-on-march.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/JZIefbuyav4/using-google-maps-in-class-to-connect.htmlJingGold Rush. Libertyscreencastspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:10:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-1007340906261682621Check out the following screen cast, created with Jing, to learn more about using Google Maps in class and hear a cool story that connects Liberty, Missouri to the California Gold Rush. Liberty Gold...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/03/using-google-maps-in-class-to-connect.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeakingOfHistory/~3/BhD_uGGp40Y/podcast-183-using-daughters-of-american.htmlcolonial AmericapodcastDARlesson plansspeakingofhistory@gmail.com (Eric Langhorst)Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:32:16 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-76746698760483377600no Hello. Today's podcast is a suggested resource for anyone who teaches, or enjoys reading about, the American Revolution. For the past couple of years I have used articles from a magazine produced by the Daughters of the American Revolution - "American SpEric Langhorst Hello. Today's podcast is a suggested resource for anyone who teaches, or enjoys reading about, the American Revolution. For the past couple of years I have used articles from a magazine produced by the Daughters of the American Revolution - "American Spirit". The articles are well written and engaging. One of my favorite articles describes "Colonial Junk Food". I receive my own copy at home and a subscription can be ordered online for only $18 a year. Check out the podcast for some examples of the articles available and how we've used them in my 8th grade classroom. If you have any comments, suggestions for other history magazines you use in class or ideas you would like to share please leave a comment on this blog. Thanks for listening. Direct link to Podcast #183 - Using the Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine "American Spirit" in Class? education,history,classroom,Missouri,teaching,technology,museums,toursHello. Today's podcast is a suggested resource for anyone who teaches, or enjoys reading about, the American Revolution. For the past couple of years I have used articles from a magazine produced by...<br/> <br/> Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American History teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history.http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2009/03/podcast-183-using-daughters-of-american.htmlhttp://www.speakingofhistory.com/speakingofhistory183.mp3Creative Commons - use but please do not alter and give credit - Thanks.Eric Langhorstnonadult