China's Quest for Olympic Gold Takes Toll on Athletes

"Many of China's athletes are sent as adolescents to live at state-financed sports academies, where the training is grueling, and they do not see their families for years."

Full text of NY Times article

Wuhan, Hubei Province

There are a couple of us who have spent time in Wuhan and thought people might be interested in this story from NPR.

Runge student film.

This is a way for a kid to mock a teacher and get away with it. The camera work and editing are my favorite, but the whole thing is just well done. I cannot stand the whole "dream" thing, as it has been done to death. But he just did that the cheese me off further!



I'll miss that boy!

Children of the (experimental) Corn....

Resources I Mentioned and a few more

Some additional resources.

Free Technology For Teachers

This guy is absolutely amazing.  I don't know how he maintains this valuable list of resources in addition to being a full time music teacher and a fairly in-demand speaker and trainer.

Discovery Streaming

This is the site I mentioned that I use to gather film clips.  Huge collection of lesson plans, videos, and resources.  All are downloadable.  I'm not sure how to obtain a passcode, but, I did set up an account for my students, so if you'd like access, email me and I'll send you the username and password.

My Teacher Wiki

I put this together during my tenure as a technology coach.  Included are some of the in-service academies that I've run for my district, tutorials, and just some fun sites.

Enjoy!

Kung-fu Presentation.

Here is my ppt for the kung-fu presentation that I made last night. The videos didn't upload, but you have enough information to find some online. Remember all dates are approximations in the histories I've given.

"Air-Sea" Battle with China

August 2, 2012 Washington Post 

U.S. Model for future war with China (link)

The Pentagon's Office of Net Assessment ponders worst case scenario for war with China. 
Washington Post article describes US preparations for taking out China. Dark 
change of pace from articles on Chinese Film. Looks like some people really don't care for Chinese Film and Society...

Valerie's Pictures.

OK Go

Ok Go - This Too Shall Pass (Rube Golberg version)
Wikipedia Article

Ok Go - This Too Shall Pass (Notre Dame Marching Band version)

Ok Go - Needing/Getting
Wikipedia Article

Ok Go - All Is Not Lost (featuring Pilobolus) - note, I've dubbed this video a celebration of the buttock!
Wikipedia Article on Song
Wikipedia Article on Pilobolus

White Knuckles - All dogs are shelter rescues, furniture by IKEA
Wikipedia Article

Here It Goes Again - The video that started it all
Wikipedia Article

The Last Leaf - stop motion animation

These are the ones I refer to constantly.  Obviously, one could use thousands more, but I find these super creative and fitting to my music curriculum and to the songs itself.  If there are any physics teachers out there, the Rube Golberg video is incredible to show.

Propaganda Poster Project

Here is a link to my project. Feel free to redesign it however you want to.