Michael Strickland Boise State University

I teach literacy education at Boise State University. Author of ten books for adults and children, I travel nationally speaking about learning, teaching, diversity and child advocacy. I am the publisher of http://youngpeoplespavilion.com/ which offers reviews, analyses, author bios and classroom recommendations for children’s and young adult literature. For articles around the net, see: http://bit.ly/youngpeoplespavilion Here are my books on amazon: http://bit.ly/StricklandBooks

[michaelstricklandidaho]

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Winter Solstice, by Michael Strickland

Awake 

dark morning stroke dreams from your hair 

heart beating 

staring into still black sky feeling its pull

Out of bed

Stand up tall walk

To the door of your nearest friend ask to lie down and be held

Listen while whispered words

turn the light night sky into blue

stars recede

winter sun rises over snow packed lawns

Cars slush as a distant owl echoes

Black ice gleams in the road 

Your soul expands 

your heart warms up

Release that long held breath so deep in your chest and breathe to the 

winter moon that  sits over white fields nearby neighbors laugh

And chill

The distant owl echoes

Your soul warms up and your heart expands

So free 

Light is growing wings

Your eyelids lift  slowly as the white snow shines 

You are the light of day

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Writing for Healing Workshop With Michael Strickland

Access your inner healing voice.

In the age of Covid-19, life can be more stressful than ever. This workshop is designed to help you discover ways to manage painful circumstances and turmoil in your life, through writing. When used effectively, writing engages internal healing resources. Your flow can enhance mental and physical health. Expressive writing has the power to help you reduce heart rate and blood pressure. It can minimize stress and strengthen the immune system. Writing can improve your self-esteem.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Idaho State Journal Columns by Michael Strickland

The best way to get ahead is to give back. Mar. 4, 2021

Talking to Your Kids About Mob Violence. Jan. 29, 2021

How Teachable Are You. Jan. 21, 2021

Happy New Year. Jan. 3, 2021

Let your light shine. My mothers example. Dec. 25, 2020

Online learning tools for parents in the age of COVID-19 teaching,  Dec. 17, 2020

Gratitude in times of adversity, Dec. 3, 2020

Stay tuned for further columns.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

I'm honored to be a visiting scholar

Michael Strickland teaches Communication at Boise State University.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Spreading the message of MLK

WINCHENDON — Guest presenter, author, and visiting teacher Michael Strickland came to The Winchendon School for the celebration of Martin

WINCHENDON — Guest presenter, author, and visiting teacher Michael Strickland came to The Winchendon School for the celebration of Martin Luther King Day with a primary objective— to carry the message of Dr. King. Professor Michael Strickland teaches literacy education at Boise State University. The author of ten books for adults and children, he travels nationally speaking about learning, teaching, diversity and child advocacy.

Mr. Strickland presented at the School’s Global Dynamics classes on Monday, January 21, which included reading excerpts from King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”, the story of Rosa Parks, whom the U.S. Congress called “the first lady of civil rights” and most famously known for her refusal to give up her seat in the colored section of the bus to a white passenger, and sharing personal stories of his childhood in South Orange, NJ.

Michael was born and raised by his devoted parents who were successful in their own right. His father was a lawyer, mother was an educator, and it was not uncommon for their family to entertain prominent people in their home, including Rosa Parks. Mr. Strickland shares the story of his mother, Dorothy, a highly-educated woman, a Samuel DeWitt Proctor Professor of Education at Rutgers, former classroom teacher and learning disabilities specialist, and author and editor of numerous publications concerning language development and reading. She was also an Advisor to each President of the United States who held office since Gerald Ford to our current President Obama. On frequent occasions, Michael would visit his mother at her office and recounts the times he witnessed the visitors who shook the white woman’s hand in the office instead of his mother’s hand, assuming that a woman of color could not hold such a high position. On that note, Mr. Strickland told students to “avoid stereotypes and jumping to conclusions.”

When Olivia Hoffman ’15 asked his opinion about what Martin Luther King, Jr. would think about how far we’ve come today, he responded that “he [King, Jr.] would be delighted by the fact that we have a black President of the United States, as well as many men and women of color in CEO positions other than professional sports, and on television; however, there would be some sadness as well that there is still a huge gap between the rich and the poor. He went on to say that the poverty amongst blacks in such areas as Newark, NJ is higher now than the pre-Civil Rights Act in 1964.

He went on to encourage the young men and women to read literature, which lets you connect with your emotions, write, discuss issues, and get involved. He concluded his presentation with “I have a dream that a black President will just be known as the President.”

As an award winning author, Mr. Strickland’s books include, A-Z of African American History, Families: Poems Celebrating the African American Experience, and African American Writers: A Dictionary – dedicated to Brooke Tevlin, Director of College Counseling & Patrick Tevlin, Director of Development at The Winchendon School. In his 22 years as a teacher, Mr. Strickland has taught study skills for writing and reading, and studying skills. He has taught on all levels, including computer literacy and computer aided instruction, secondary language arts and content area reading.

Mr. Strickland’s teaching, research and consultant work has taken him to 35 states and 4 countries. He has had the privilege of working with teens, young adults, students, teachers and administrators in a variety of different settings. Most notably are his extensive efforts with staff/teacher development in the urban Abbott Districts of New Jersey, and his counsel to Harcourt Brace, Scholastic, Sadlier, and Boyds Mills Press.

His hope in the future is to continue to invest into this and the next generation of emerging leaders and mobilize them to make a difference.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

5 Reasons To Add Gamification To Your Company's Training Today

Are you using gamification in your training? Read this article to learn 5 reasons why you should add gamified elements to your company's training strategy.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Michael Strickland, Author at eLearning Industry

Michael Strickland is an instructor of Communication and Media at Boise State University. He brings his three decades of experience to the dialogue -- helping students, faculty, businesses and nonprofits transform and grow -- keeping pace with the ever-changing dynamics of teaching, training, and learning.

Michael Strickland is an instructor of Communication and Media at Boise State University. He brings his three decades of experience to the dialogue -- helping students, faculty, businesses and nonprofits transform and grow -- keeping pace with the ever-changing dynamics of teaching, training, and learning.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Taking on new assignments are Michael Strickland of Boise State University in Idaho, Narketta Sparkman-Key at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and Frederick A. Williams Jr. at Kentucky…

Michael Strickland, who teaches in the department of communication and media at Boise State University in Idaho, was appointed to the Idaho Commission for Libraries by the state’s governor. As part of the five-member board of commissioners, Strickland will help set policies that shape Idaho’s libraries.

Strickland has taught at Boise State since 2008. He is a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where he majored in communication. He holds a master’s degree in corporate communications from Seton Hall University in New Jersey and taken doctoral course work at New York University.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Extra: Michael Strickland and Lisa Sanchez on protests and vigils from Idaho Reports

Listen to Idaho Reports episodes free, on demand. Boise State University professor Michael Strickland and Boise City Council member Lisa Sanchez talk about recent protests, and the role of protests and vigils in affecting change. The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Android, PC, smart speaker – and even in your car. For free. Bonus and ad-free content available with Stitcher Premium.

Boise State University professor Michael Strickland and Boise City Council member Lisa Sanchez talk about recent protests, and the role of protests and vigils in affecting change.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Mobile Learning: Diversity & Inclusion in Education

Higher Education Supplement to the National Education Technology Plan (2017) "Systems that Support Student Success" (pg.46-47), "The Future of Higher Education (pg. 69-72) – The NETP presents a shared vision and call to action for transformational learning enabled by technology at all levels of our education system. Review selected pages to see overlaps with student success and diversity & inclusion. The pages have also been extracted and attached to this email.

2020 Horizon Report "Social Trends" (pg 8), "Canadian Higher Education" (pg. 40-41) – The Horizon Report profiles key trends, emerging technologies and practices shaping the future of higher education. Review selected pages to see overlaps with student success and diversity & inclusion.

Diversity Fatigue Is Real – this article provides an interesting perspective on the fatigue that can be experienced by those committed to diversity work.

Please take a minute to explore the Equity Maps website and explorer some of the key features of the app.

Mobile Apps to Support Diversity & Inclusion – a shore list of additional apps that support Diversity & Inclusion

Mobile Apps to Support Diversity & Inclusion

Equity Maps: This app allows you to effortlessly trace and assess your students’ interaction, performance, and involvement with an interactive map on your mobile device. It also provides cool analytics for tracking equitable participation in group and team discussions.

Lessons in HerStory AR: Lessons in Herstory is an app that uses AR to bring to life the forgotten female heroes in U.S. history textbooks. By putting a new lens on history, this app has the power to inspire the next generation through the stories of powerful women. If you scroll to the bottom of this page you will see b/w photos of men from history, if you then open the HerStory app and select "Start Scanning" you will see a story of a female contemporary float over the original photo. Best viewed on a smartphone or tablet.

HerStory Cards (different than the app mentioned above): This app was created (and coded) by a young female developer. The app raises awareness of some of the lesser-known women in history through a series of digital flashcards. Best viewed on a smartphone. 

Verena: This app was also created by a young female developer, who created the app to help members of the LGBTQ+ community stay safe. The app will alert a list of trusted contacts or put the user in touch with a support line if they ever find themselves in a threatening situation. The app also has an "incognito mode" which disguises the app as a math study guide so users can have it installed without alerting others to their sexual orientation. Best viewed on a smartphone. 

Trill Project: this app, created by a 17yr. old female developer creates a safe anonymous social network designed to allow people to express themselves freely and safely. The app establishes a safe space for LGBTQ+ users and leverages proprietary algorithms to eliminate user names and replace them with colors. Best viewed on a smartphone.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Mentoring Student Teachers

Mentor Information-

1.       Our semester started on January 13th, so please contact your mentee(s) and begin setting up observations and meetings.

2.       Please meet/work with each of your mentee(s) 3 hours every 2 weeks. This does not have to be just in the classroom. You can meet before or after school, during the teacher’s prep period, or ever on the weekend. Some mentors also use the phone and/or text frequently. Last, sometimes a mentor will even meet with her whole group or part of his/her mentee(s) at one time.

3.       Every time or every other time you meet with your mentee(s), please email me a very quick update concerning your coaching/mentoring of the mentee(s).

4.       I will be adding you to your mentee(s) Canvas class(es) so that you can see the module requirements and this may give you topics to talk about and such. You also may be able to assist him/her with his/her assignments in some fashion.

5.       Last, please check in with the principal a few times throughout the semester so that you develop a relationship with him/her as well. 

Again, please let me know if you have any questions as I am happy to help in any way that I can.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Black Faculty and Staff Associations

If you have not seen this already, below is a model that we are using, from another university (where I taught from 1992 - 2000). Please take a look at their setup. It is much broader than our current initiative, but it has a lot of points from which we will draw from for our mission statement:  https://www.njcu.edu/student-life/campus-services-resources/baafsso

And please see this model:The University of Cincinnati Black Faculty Association is a formal university organization with permanent funding and support from the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost. The formation and work of the Black Faculty Association has helped unify, increase productivity, and enhance the morale of black faculty at UC. The group has outlined a sustainability plan for the recruitment and retention of black faculty, and aims to develop programs and build research networks for UC’s black faculty to create an environment where UC is seen as a first-choice destination for black faculty and their families. https://www.uc.edu/about/provost/faculty/associations/black-faculty-association.html

Also see:

John's Hopkins  https://bfsa.jhu.edu/ University of Texas  https://diversity.utexas.edu/bfsa/ 

Fresno State https://www.fresnostate.edu/orgs/bfsa/about/

Northern Illinois University https://www.niu.edu/black-faculty-association/index.shtml 

University of Loiusville https://louisville.edu/bfsa

Baylor University https://www.baylor.edu/hr/index.php?id=957610

Iowa State University https://www.diversity.iastate.edu/connect/fsa/bfsa

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Comm 160 Items

Read the syllabus

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17E3a4CLKgaUlvdbPACG6TRIv4-gd1ydDKWqEeMWwILI/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the schedule

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f9Cwc-KVoM3Yp9hggrZxoOunQOs5nhvG/view?usp=sharing

See shared notes:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1odsHwaUvo0r5TWwB9-QhjT3u1QshW3zXf22DuCgEc6k/edit?usp=sharing

And see my Week One Update:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qoNQJ70rxurtnqoJaUN1FgWdCtZzQIQrB9Dl1FX2r40/edit?usp=sharing

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Frequently Asked Questions

Almost all questions I received from students, outside of clarifications on assignments, involve missed classes or missed work. If instructors rearranged their teaching around each individual student excuse, there would be no time to prepare for and teach the class. Also, being fair to students who have followed-through on expectations, is a consideration. Thus, I have come up with these basic guidelines that work well for all situations. College work requires great time, effort and sacrifice. Thus, if for some reason you miss a specific segment of class, it stands to reason that you will simply put in those hours another time. Hence, my methods below. If a situation arises in which  I am constantly asked for adjustments, I have to ask if that student should consider taking this course another time, when he or she is ready to engage and learn the material.

Q. I missed all or a portion of a class. Can you tell me what I missed?

A. It is your responsibility to get details about the material from one of your fellow students. Also, check the announcements, assignments tab and course materials.

Q. I missed all or a portion of a class. Can make up the in class points?

A. Yes. Do the Service Learning Integration Paper:

This opportunity applies only to in-class points/assignments.

Sign up to volunteer at one of these approved organizations (additional organizations will be added shortly):

Boise Rescue Mission https://boiserm.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Idaho Food Bank: https://idahofoodbank.org/give/volunteer/

Interfaith Sanctuary: https://interfaithsanctuary.org/volunteer/

After you sign up, email me a screenshot with details. Note: I will be calling the organizations to verify your service. Work for one hour for each five points of assessment that you missed. For example, if you missed a 10-point assignment, volunteer for two hours. If you missed a 10-point assignment and a five-point one, work for two and ½ hours, and so on.

When you are done with each block of volunteering (for example, an hour and ½ on one day), write a one-page paper (Times New Roman, 12 - point) and describe your volunteer experience while integrating principles form the course.

Webmail me your paper.

Q. I missed a quiz, can I make it up?

A. You can make up two (2) missed quizzes this semester. You can. If I have approved you, all  makeup quizzes are at the testing center. After I have emailed you that you are good to go, that means you are all are all set up, on my end, in Blackboard. Check the testing center hours:

https://www.boisestate.edu/testing/hours/

You do not need an appointment. All you have to do is check in at the testing center and they will direct you.

Reminder: NO books, notes or outside materials can be used for makeups at the testing center.

Q. I missed an assignment (Flipgrid video, paper, etc), can I still hand it in?

A. Yes. You can. I will drop one portion of a letter grade off for each day late. For example, assuming you begin with a A. After 24 hours, you begin with an A-, after 48 hours, you begin with a B+, and I may subtract from there, depending on the quality of your work.. 

[michaelstricklandidaho]

Thousands of public relations (PR) students and professionals have relied on this authoritative text to understand the key role of research in planning and evaluating PR campaigns. Revised and expanded to reflect today's emphasis on standards-based practice, the third edition has a heightened emphasis on setting baselines, creating benchmarks, and assessing progress. Stacks presents step-by-step guidelines for using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to track output, outtakes, and outcomes, and shows how to present research findings clearly to clients. Every chapter features review questions and a compelling practice problem. PowerPoint slides for use in teaching are provided at the companion website. Instructors requesting a desk copy also receive a supplemental Instructor's Manual with a test bank, suggested readings, and case studies. New to This Edition: *Chapter on standardization, moving beyond the prior edition's focus on best practices. *Chapter on different types of data sets, with attention to the advantages and disadvantages of using Big Data. *Addresses the strategic use of key performance indicators. *Covers the latest content analysis software.

[michaelstricklandidaho]

“Oppressive language does more than represent violence; it is violence; does more than represent the limits of knowledge; it limits knowledge.” —Toni Morrison