Inspiration

A bit off the topic of critical literacy, but inspiration is an amazing thing. As I sit inside on a miserable rainy spring day, I'm dreaming of a trip that I'll be taking this August. A group of my friends and I will be hitting up trails at Whistler, Pemberton, Squamish, The North Shore, and whatever we find on our way to Kelowna on a 2-week trip to Canada.

For inspiration, I frequently watch two of my favorite videos showcasing the thrill, desire, and challenges of the type of riding I enjoy. There's just something about the visually stunning imagery and the beats and rhythms that captures the mood and experience. Videos can really evoke such powerful feelings.

I only wish I could capture and bottle up the feelings I get from watching these videos to inspire my students, my colleagues, and myself for those days when things are just not the way they should be...

For your entertainment, here are a few clips for inspiration:


Favorite segment of Roam:


Roam Trailer:


Amazing trail with Wade Simmons riding:


The Collective Trailer:


I guess I'll be transitioning this blog into more of a journal of my teaching now that our Critical Literacy course is coming to an end this semester. I look forward to keeping track of my progress, frustrations, and inspirations in the world of education.

-MF EDOOMCATOR

What Critical Literacy Means to Me

Here is the next installment of my podcast...

What Critical Literacy Means to Me

The script for it can be found here.

-MF EDOOMCATOR