Comments on: Have you thanked a soldier today?

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:10:52 +0000

Hi, Sarah,

Thanks for the comment! It is always interesting to me to see if anyone is reading the blog. I started it just to share what we are doing with videoconferencing.

The veterans that participated with us were so amazing. Their stories were incredible and inspiring and all of the students that participated said that they learned many things that were not in their textbooks. I got so caught up in their stories and looking up pictures online to share with the students that a couple of times I forgot to watch the time!

To hear the “Thank You” from each class was touching, too.

Roxanne

By: Sarah Stewart

Sarah Stewart — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:28:14 +0000

Hello, I have found your blog via a project I am doing called ‘The 31 Day Comment Challenge’.

What an amazing teaching tool. I would have loved to have heard the soldiers stories. My son (18) was researching the Vietnam War last year for his exams - this would have been a wonderful learning experience for him. I wish more teachers had your innovative approach to teaching. best wishes from New Zealand, Sarah

By: Ruth Haigood

Ruth Haigood — Sun, 25 May 2008 02:27:38 +0000

What a great way to bring history to life. Each of my students thoroughly enjoyed visiting with the WWII veterans and Mr. Norm Hungerford. I’m very grateful to these men for their serice and for taking the time to speak to my classes. The students learned firsthand about the sacrifice that American men and women have given to their country. Each of these men had inspiring stories that made my students more appreciative of all American veterans.
You make a difference, and we can never thank you enough.

Mrs. Ruth Haigood, Moody High School
US History Class

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:41:07 +0000

5th graders sitting still? They were captivated by the stories these gentlemen told. They had good questions to ask and were anxious to hear the answers. I think that most of them understand how much we owe to these men and the thousands of other men and women that serve and served in our military. I want to say thank you and I appreciate the sacrifices you made to keep us free.
Maybe next time we can include some women that served.
Great program!!

By: Janine

Janine — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:19:24 +0000

Nice summary Roxanne! Thanks for taking the time to write it up! I got some ideas to improve my sessions - I want to add the support sites to our materials so teachers can have students get involved. Also I want to add information to prepare a visual “thank you” at the end, because I think that is so special!!

By: Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:28:14 +0000

Today was a wonderful experience. As a veteran and an educator, I was especially proud and I reminisced on my military experience. It was more than words could express to see the enjoyment, appreciation and joy on the children’s faces at being able to participate in this videoconference. Thanks for giving my babies the a great experience.