Jon Blackstock
Jon Blackstock graduated from the College of Charleston (South Carolina) with a BA in English and from Georgia Southern with an MA in Literature. He learned almost as much in college as he did working the various jobs, from librarian to garbage man, that paid bills while he was in college.
Blackstock teaches high school English because he didn't really learn much in high school the first time around. Since college, he has added both Advanced Placement Language and gifted certifications. He also directs the high school theatre, and acts occasionally in the community.
Along with this teaching habit, has has reverted to an old writing habit. He enjoyed working for the local newspaper in high school and never got over the thrill of interviews and bylines. The newspaper gig taught him that the good writers were those who met the midnight deadline. He has since published various short stories, poems, and articles online and in what Blackstock insists is the real world.
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Technical Theatre Lesson Plan for High School Drama Competitions
This lesson plan uses the creative problem solving model to guide students toward designing and building a set for high school one-act competitions.
Apr 25, 2012
- Jon Blackstock
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A Teacher's Guide to Using Moodle: Grading an Assignment
Teachers can be bogged down by grading assignments, but selecting the right settings in Moodle's "Assignments" page can remove some of the hassle.
Apr 10, 2012
- Jon Blackstock
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Celtx Review: Using the Playwriting Software
Celtz offers software for playwrights, along with a storage and a writing community with a screenwriting competition.
Mar 30, 2012
- Jon Blackstock
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Stage Directing: Working with the Actor
Stage directors in community, high school, and college theatres should not simply look for talent. Our task as directors is to develop talented actors.
Mar 23, 2012
- Jon Blackstock
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A Teacher's Guide to Using Moodle: Creating an Assignment
Moodle's vast and varied uses can be one of the content manager's greatest weaknesses. Creating a simple assignment may be the best way to start.
Mar 22, 2012
- Jon Blackstock
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A Teacher's Guide to Using Moodle: Formatting the Course Page
A new Moodle course begins with a blank slate and a buffet of assignment and activity choices. Teachers have to make the main course page easy to navigate.
Mar 19, 2012
- Jon Blackstock
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An Acting and Improv Exercise Lesson Plan Based on Viola Spolin
Viola Spolin provides the basis for modern improvisational workshops. This lesson plan includes improv activities that also teach Stanislavski's objectives.
Mar 18, 2012
- Jon Blackstock
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A Teacher's Guide to Using Moodle: Editing the Course Settings
Setting up Moodle's course settings the right way will make future decisions about the open source content management system easier.
Mar 16, 2012
- Jon Blackstock
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Collecting Rare and Valuable Antique Typewriters
Collectors of antique typewriters follow a simple rule of worth: rarity means value. Collectible typewriters must be rare and have uncommon characteristics.
Mar 15, 2012
- Jon Blackstock
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Buying a Working Antique Typewriter
A good typewriter should do more than look good to a collector. Sometimes, though, a seller's idea of "working" is different from a writer's.
Mar 15, 2012
- Jon Blackstock
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