I like to have my students guess as to who will be in the gallery besides the first lady. Having "prop people" used as a visual is a device started by Ronald Reagan and discussed in this article from today's WashPost. The articles doesn't mention that all presidents keep a list of such "prop people" and use them in speeches around the country to highlight their speeches - nor that Obama will soon start a "tour" to promote his main points and go only to states or districts that the White House considers swing votes. Above is a "Qwiki" for perhaps the most famous "prop," Lenny Skutnik, used by Reagan to show his herorism.
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![](<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6eIlPKvkU2I/TlqhssnGzcI/AAAAAAAAB3c/bXB7oCUuB5I/s1600/cover_thumb_paletz.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6eIlPKvkU2I/TlqhssnGzcI/AAAAAAAAB3c/bXB7oCUuB5I/s1600/cover_thumb_paletz.png" /></a></div> I have been waiting for <a href="http://catalog.flatworldknowledge.com/catalog/editions/378">this e-book</a> for three months since fellow blogger Frank Franz (Pantherfan) told me about it. It is an entirely free AP book complete with pictures and loads as quickly as others out there. It is put out by Flat Knowledge. If nothing else I would tell your students about it for an additional resource. </div>)
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I’ve just come across your blog and love it!!! I teach introductory Political Science courses at a Community College and a private Medical College. Most of my classes are online and your resources will go a long way in helping the students understand the fundamental principles and concepts; not to mention the current events! It’s also very important that in a virtual educational environment, that I’m incorporating as much technology as possible. Today’s students learn in a very different way than you and I did. Plus, I’m also a tech nerd! Thanks again for all your efforts! I look forward to perusing your past posts and reading the one to come. Have a great day! K.Terry
Thanks for the comments. If you ever find a resource that might be helpful, please e-mail it to me. Ken
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