Inaugural class earning the Foundations of Making digital badge. My history students conducted research then worked with the West Houston Institute to create an artifact in the IdeaStudio maker space.
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At the Houston Community College "Faculty Forward" conference last Friday with a full panel of faculty as we discussed a variety of Co-Curricular Initiatives we are engaged with system-wide, including Civic Engagement, Reading Culture, and Back to the Foodture.
#communitycollege #highered
The AHA has released a statement condemning the evisceration of the National Endowment for the Humanities. āThis frontal attack on the nationās public culture is unpatriotic, anti-American, and unjustified.ā šļø
I've been showing this clip during my 1950s unit for years, and it always kills. Literally one student had heard of I Love Lucy before today. Every single one laughed.
youtu.be/AnHiAWlrYQc
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Took my classes into the #makerspace on my campus to learn how to use laser cutting and 3-D printing machines. They will be creating artifacts based on their historical research.
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The ten minutes between classes can be the most taxing. It's when students get the bravery to tell you what's going on with them. You have to listen, support them, maintain boundaries, and get yourself together for the next lesson.
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Being present in my work is much easier when I *actually* take a break during spring break.
New interview on HCC TV. I talk about starting our medical humanities badge, being a public historian, and continuing innovative projects.
www.youtube.com/live/Ftw5PCA...
Ooh cool! I made some "I voted" buttons for students who voted for the first time in the general election. Lasts longer than a sticker!
Comparing early drafts of the Declaration of Independence as well as translations to understand the evolution of and reactions to the document.
#skystorians #edusky
Thanks to the Texas Medical Center Library for hosting me today to share my research on the history of Black physicians and hospitals in Houston.
#blackhistorymonth
A fun reel Houston Community College made about my history course.
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The AHA & the @oah.org have released a joint statement on the presidential executive order āEnding Radical Indoctrination in Kā12 Schooling.ā āWe reject the premise that it is āanti-Americanā or āsubversiveā to learn the full history of the United States.ā šļø
Looking through historic menus on the @nypl.bsky.social site in my U. S. History food emphasis class. Students always enjoy that!
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Happy #communitycollegeday from this former CC student and current CC prof.
"Seven historians [describe] how exploring America's past honestly in the classroom benefits the nation's students, and how the freedom to learn also strengthens our shared democracy."
www.historians.org/why-history-...
Taking a few minutes in class today to show students how to use their textbook. I never assume they know how to do this (even in college). And everyone learns a good strategy or two regardless.
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I told my classes today that whatever their identity or immigration status, they are welcome and to consider me a safe source.
Some cried.
Students canāt learn if they donāt feel safe.
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"Must-Know Monday" is a weekly initiative designed to enhance communication and support my students in managing their coursework, jobs, and personal responsibilities. Read on for how to easily implement it.
#EduSky #onlineteaching
www.alteringcourse.com/blog/must-kn...
Yes! They keep me in touch with new stuff!
Students create a music playlist for each class by adding songs they like.
I have heard of zero of these songs.
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Second day slump:
When you are so excited and energetic during the first day of classes but you're exhausted on the second and things don't go as you planned.
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Twist on an icebreaker:
Say āIām probably the only one in the room whoā¦ā then tell a unique fact about yourself. See if anyone shares it. Move on to someone else.
A new student showed me this drawing they did of me. Another brought me a cupcake. Good first day of class.
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Remembering to start every message with "welcome to the class!" even when students launch into a complaint or issue right away. It's part of tone-setting and modeling.
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Prepping for the start of the semester. I've aligned each week with an #executivefunction skill so that I can integrate them without changing my course structure or lesson plans.
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This is what I'm always saying to students. If it's not written down, it's vague and your brain will respond with anxiety instead of accountability.
#communitycollege #professorlife #teacherhacks
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Did I go to a history conference and spend a free evening attending a Broadway musical about woman suffrage with other historians?
Obviously.
Hey #AHA25, want to talk pedagogy, micro-badging, executive function, podcasting or book publishing? Letās meet up!
Instead of resolutions I set intentions, choosing a value to focus on. I encourage students to do the same at the start of term.
My 2025 word is ārecognitionā. Whatās yours?