Powerpoint: An Ode to the Medium

PowerPoint. What a misused and misunderstood tool. PowerPoint is still a powerful tool. When used properly, it can offer a visual stimulus to a boring lecture or discussion. Unfortunately, the power of PowerPoint is regularly abused. Too often, I see PowerPoint used as a “crutch.” Teachers who don’t understand the material will use a PowerPoint class…

Classroom Management

These are some ideas I’ve learned from experience that are, probably, dated by now. But some helpful ideas nonetheless Classroom management seems to have always been challenging. I can remember my classroom experiences and some of the difficulty my teachers had with just keeping students on task well before the days of smartphones. However, technology…

From Airborne Adventures to Historical Insights: A Historian’s Journey

Greetings, fellow history nerds! I’m Rob, and I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with you through the annals of the U.S. Army’s past. My fascination with military history was kindled during my time in airborne units, where every jump and mission became a chapter in the unfolding story of our nation’s defense. Delving into…