Brian Rock (brianrock)

I'm a teacher, a photographer, and a writer.

I teach high school social studies in New Jersey, and I strive constantly to integrate technology into my teaching.

I'm also a self-taught photographer. I've spent the last few years scouring the internet, reading what I can about photography and putting it into practice.

I write about all three of these things - education, technology, and photography - because they are my passions. I aso like to share what I've learned.

In the Spotlight

Using Project Based Learning to Improve Civics Education

Project based learning is a great way to implement good civics education. Here are three examples you can use in your classroom.

In the Spotlight

7 Best Political and Government Shows

The seven best shows about civic issues and political drama, including "The West Wing" and "House of Cards."

In the Spotlight

Five Ways to Make High School Civics Education More Fun and Engaging

Civics is an important subject, but you might need to find ways to make it fun and engaging for your students. Here are four suggestions.

In the Spotlight

Five Ways to Incorporate Current Events Into Your Class With CNN 10

CNN10 is a great resource for learning current events. Here are five ways you can use it to incorporate current events into your high school social studies class on a regular basis.

In the Spotlight

20 Persuasive Writing Prompts About School Rules

If you want students to write, you'll need to give them a prompt. Short on ideas? Try these persuasive writing tasks to get their pens flowing.

In the Spotlight

5 Persuasive Essay Topics About Healthcare Reform

Looking for some current issues and topics for your kids to write about? Try these writing prompts on healthcare reform.

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  Teaching

  Five Ways to Incorporate Current Events Into Your Class With CNN 10

  4 years ago

  CNN10 is a great resource for learning current events. Here are five ways you can use it to incorporate current events into your high school social studies class on a regular basis.

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  Well-Rounded Education

  7 Best Political and Government Shows

  17 months ago

  The seven best shows about civic issues and political drama, including "The West Wing" and "House of Cards."

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  wehavekids.com

  10 Persuasive Writing Prompts for 3rd Graders

  14 months ago

  Persuasive writing is an important skill for students to learn, but you need age-appropriate topics for kids to write about. Here are a few prompts that are good for third graders.

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  Photography

  Fashion Photography Tips

  11 years ago

  Trying to experiment with fashion photography? Here are a few tips to help get you started shooting models like the pros.

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  owlcation.com

  5 Persuasive Essay Topics About Healthcare Reform

  11 months ago

  Looking for some current issues and topics for your kids to write about? Try these writing prompts on healthcare reform.

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  Digital Photography

  Exposure Triangle: Combining Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO Sensitivity

  11 years ago

  An image's exposure is a combination of three settings - shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. Learn how they work together.

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  Digital Cameras

  History of the Canon EOS Rebel Series: The Evolution of the Canon t4i / 650D

  11 years ago

  The Canon EOS Rebel digital SLRs are great entry level cameras. The Canon t1i was amazing in its own right, but the Canon t4i has incorporated many key improvements.

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  owlcation.com

  10 Persuasive Writing Tasks and Prompts About Politics and Government

  12 months ago

  Need some ideas for essay prompts? Try some of these 10 persuasive prompts about political issues to get your students thinking and writing.

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  Computer Hardware

  How To Fix a Dead Battery on an Acer Aspire One That Won't Charge

  11 years ago

  I had a problem with my old Acer Aspire One. It wouldn't charge, and I thought the battery was shot. Turns out it wasn't... read how I fixed it.

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  owlcation.com

  20 Persuasive Writing Prompts About School Rules

  12 months ago

  If you want students to write, you'll need to give them a prompt. Short on ideas? Try these persuasive writing tasks to get their pens flowing.