Near Rock Fish Gap, Afton Mountain, in my beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia
Last updated 12 May 2012
English 01, Mon. & Weds. 8:00 a.m.-9:40 a.m.
English 3, Mon. & Weds. 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.; and Tues. & Thurs 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
English 109, Tues. & Thurs 9:30-10:45 and 11-12:15. On Course textbook, Chapter 1.
Classes Archives Page. Lots of resources are posted on these pages, as well as examples of assignments, syllabi and assignment schedules for entire semesters, and countless student papers and projects from past semesters.
Arkansas State University, May, 2012:
Nashville Automotive Deisel College Presentation: "Engaging Students through Enhanced Lectures, the VARK Learning Modes, and Cooperative Learning"
"What Reading Teachers Ought to Know about Writing," Presentation, October 2011, February 2012, May 2010
Tidewater RCTE Developmental Writing Teaching Certificate program
Rick's New Horizons 2009 presentation: “Use Brain Development Research to Teach Students How They Learn Naturally,” based on Rita Smilkstein's research and publications.
Rick's NADE presentation about English 109 and the COLs, NADE 2009, Greensboro, NC
Throw them a Lifeline: The master learner component in Communities of Learning, presented at CRLA 2009, Richmond, VA
Chair, VCCS Tidewater Regional Center for Teaching Excellence
TNCC and Tidewater RCTE sponsored Spring 2007 Adjuncts Academy
TNCC English Department E-Cabinet
VADE The Virginia Association for Developmental Education
F.R.E.E. The Federal Resources for Educational Excellence site"The Unknown Soldier" by Luc Sante I think this short essay is the most powerful writing I've ever read.
Gallery of personal photos
Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center, educational and fun "must visits" when you're in southeast Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg I hope these folks don't price themselves out of business because one can spend many fun days here.
Nat'l Park Service site for Colonial National Historical Park (Yorktown and Jamestown, with Williamsburg right in between). Lots of links to other historical attractions in the Richmond and Tidewater areas.
The Mariners Museum of Newport News, Va. Might not sound like much, but you might be surprised!
James River Plantations A great visit, and they are just up along Route 5 west, out of Williamsburg, a beautiful drive.
Virginia Air and Space Center. This is more recent history than we find at most Virginia sites, but it's still way fun.
Earth & Sky: Your link for terrestrial and celestial news and views
Facets of Religion: a good site for links to many interesting religions
National Public Radio: Tune in and listen online to my favorite radio programs.
Writers Almanac: Hosted by Garrison Keillor, this is one of my favorite NPR programs. A little history and background on different literary figures and a poem read by Garrison. It's a great way to start any day.
Landmark College: This college specializes in teaching students with learning difficulties. Lot of resources at their web site.
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale: My alma mater
James Madison University: Virginia's higher ed. hidden treasure, which my daughter attends.
Hampton Roads.Com, for local news; for reviews of restaurants, movies and other entertainment; for what's happening in the Virginia Tidewater area
Drop me a line? Let me know if something breaks down or if you have a suggestion. dollier@tncc.edu
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