by Dwane | May 29, 2016 | Education
Once again, I am reading Seth Godin’s book, Stop Stealing Dreams. Once again, I am kicking myself for not reading it every month. Here is chapter 26. It’s short. It’s worth your time. Any emphasis is mine....
by Dwane | Dec 22, 2015 | Education, Latin, Motivation, The Future, Visual Latin
I received this comment and question: I would love to tell you that your class knocked it out of the park. My son was engaged and excited each Monday night for his Latin class. He loved when you called out his name and answered his questions. Please consider doing...
by Dwane | Nov 7, 2015 | Education, Tip of the Week
According to author Tony Buzan, “Learning how to learn is life’s most important skill.” Oh, I don’t know. I think learning to duck is life’s most important skill. Helps you avoid stray gunfire. Still, I understand what Mr. Buzan means....
by Dwane | Oct 24, 2015 | Ebook, Education, Latin, Motivation, Visual Latin
Yesterday, during class, one of my students asked this question: “Mr. Thomas. We’ve been studying Latin for three years. Why aren’t we fluent?” I stopped class. “Let’s do some math on the board.” Here is what I told them: We...
by Dwane | Apr 7, 2015 | Education, English, Latin, Vocabulary
Pedal: A foot-operated lever. We use pedals all the time. We use them to power bicycles, vehicles, and other machines. Pedals also control sewing machines, pianos, and organs. Come to Nashville and you will even see “Pedal Taverns.” Pedal Taverns are bicycle...
