Welcome to my Blogcast! You might be wondering what a Blogcast is? Well, it's simply a blog adaptation of a podcast. The ideas is to keep my blog updated with YouTube videos that anyone could listen to, just like a podcast. My Blogcast is on teaching and writing. I am passionate about both. With over thirteen years of teaching experience, I hope to instill in each one of my listeners greater appreciation for teaching. I'm also hoping to educate aspiring writers. There are so many reasons why writers should look to refine their prose. I can't think of a job application that doesn't require a sharp eye for word choice and grammar. There are also, more realistically, reasons to persuade. Frequently, one finds the need to send an email he or she hopes influences others to change their views. I know in my field that it's common for someone to challenge another's ideas through email. A criticism, comment, or response is that much more impactful when it is carefully written. Each one of the lessons provided in my Blogcast will serve to develop one's writing knowledge. We'll take a look at basic, as well as more advances practices in writing.
How can I listen to these videos from my Blogcast? I recommend downloading the YouTube video app on your phone, then hitting the subscribe button on my page: Niles Haich, haichniles@gmail.com. You can then stream these videos without focusing on the visual. Just listen and enjoy! I anticipate providing two video lessons each week. I envision using more narrative than I have to this point. Stay tuned!
In terms of my experience, you should know that I have taught at two Big 12 schools: Baylor University and West Virginia University. It was a privilege to work for these big programs. It gave me a humble perspective on the need to be clearer in my own prose and instruction. I’m constantly learning. I read and write daily; I teach most days of the week. I find that the real value in teaching is designing meaningful experiences that my learners and I can share, experiences that would never happen outside the classroom. For example, I can’t ever recall talking about a decagon, for instance. Or a Venn Diagram. But I’ve used these visuals before to engage my learners in remembering key writing principles. The vehicle of the classroom allows people to visit ideas that they would never engage with otherwise. When my students’ curiosity is piqued, I am inspired. That’s why I teach. And that’s why I’ve decided to start this Blogcast.
If you want a specific lesson taught, don’t be afraid to drop a comment somewhere on this page. You can also connect with me on YouTube, in the comment section or elsewhere. Guest speakers? I don’t rule anything out. Eventually, I’d like to grow this Blogcast into a more interactive space.
Remember that the visual element of the video isn’t necessary. If anyone says you can’t learn from listening, tell them that the transcription of a video lesson is a book. So, saying one can’t learn from listening is tantamount to saying someone can’t learn from a book. That’s simply erroneous. Listen and enjoy!
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