Thursday, December 9, 2010

EminOlsen

Teaching is a battlefield of the mind. You've got to find ways to keep the students engaged and invested in their education. If you don't, the streets will provide a Cornucopia of illegal alternatives.

So as a teacher, I've always tried to keep my material fresh, even when it comes to topics seemingly booky like the Gettysburg Address. How does one get a gang member to give a flying crap about Lincoln's tribute to a blood-soaked battlefield?

Speak their language.

7 comments:

  1. I'm speechless.....that was amazing. I love it! What a cool thing to do for your students, that must've taken so much time and practice. I never had a teacher like rap for me...

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  2. Thanks, Sarah! It's not Miranda, but it's a good time nonetheless.

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  3. That was amazing! What a rad teacher!

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  4. Jackson, Russ and I love this video so much. As a fellow teacher, it's inspiring to see someone work hard to create something the kids can really relate to and appreciate. Well done!

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