08-21-2010, 01:12 PM
I use a fair amount of stuff from the History channel in my classes, but I screen out a lot for the overly sensationalistic tone. I don't know why they think they have to do that, but it renders a lot of material useless for educational purposes. The shows on ancient civilizations and natural disasters are the worst for going over the top. I like Kathy's description!
Carol
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Carol
Every time you feel yourself getting pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: Not my circus, not my monkeys.
Polish Proverb
Every time you feel yourself getting pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: Not my circus, not my monkeys.
Polish Proverb