World History
I have been at a conference since Thursday. I presented a paper today. (And it went well!) Unfortunately, the advertised "wireless" access at the hotel is not working and my laptop is worthless for going online. I am posting this note from one of only two very busy public computers in the hotel lobbey.
I guess this blog is on vacation for a few days. I think my next post will probably be on Sunday when I get back home.
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World History
At a Conference...
I have been at a conference since Thursday. I presented a paper today. (And it went well!) Unfortunately, the advertised "wireless" access at the hotel is not working and my laptop is worthless for going online. I am posting this note from one of only two very busy public computers in the hotel lobbey.
I guess this blog is on vacation for a few days. I think my next post will probably be on Sunday when I get back home.
- Summer Blogging Blues
The academic year is intense. On top of teaching classes, professional and committee work dominates a lot of the time. Most academics welcome the coming of summer. I also welcome summer. I do not have to teach. Committee responsibilities are few. However,...
- Returning To The History Blogosphere
Last Thursday night, I received word my father-in-law was in the hospital. The next day, he was dead. It was sudden, shocking, and very devastating. After travel for the funeral and to be with family, I am finally back home. During this time away, I only...
- Alaskan History Cruise, Introduction
OK, I am trying something different for this history blog. My wife and I are going on an Alaskan Cruise. We are leaving today from Seattle on a seven day cruise which will be stopping in Juneau, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Victoria, British Columbia....
- Connect Your Class To Students Oversseas
Face to Faith is a free website that lets you set up a video conference (in a safe online conference) with students speaking to one another about religion and living with it in their countries. To be part of the program, you...
- Global Education Conference
I am presenting at the online Global Education Conference on Tuesday November 16th at 8 AM EST. The conference has over 300 free sessions. If you are interested, I will be doing a session on using Google Docs with your students and peers....