Topics: Education

Video on why I choose to be tobacco free.

This story is about a house fire that destroyed 22 years of writing and resulted in the death of seven beloved cats.

This short video was talks about by practice as an educator and faculty technology consultant. It reveals some of the things which excite me, or "make me tick." The project was created in MS Photostory as an example of using a simple, free tool to create powerful stories with still images and editing features. This example will be used during workshops and faculty consultation to encourage others to use DST in their teaching practice.

I was inspired by students hopeful spirits as I worked with them in Costa Rica. I kept hearing "I want ...." and what followed were voices that wanted to help their communities and protect the environment. This is a collage of voices and images.

Edwin hopes to return to his home in Guatemala and help his family's flower business grow more competitive and stable and help the families whose livelihoods depend upon the work.

Andrea takes her internship into the deep jungle of South America and discovers her calling to education as she works with native people there.

Tatiana had to leave her school because she got pregnant. But that did not stop her from returning (with her son and mother). Her resolve to complete her education, inspired by the gift of her son, is clear in her voice.

Leaving home to attend college was a huge family decision for Medy, especially after the effort everyone put in to help him gain acceptance to the school of his dreams.