my introdruction

  Hello all
My Name is Charles Somers

       I am a senior at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). I am currently working on my degree in history. I am also getting ready to apply to the College of Education at CSUSM. I have other degrees all of which are in the social sciences.  If you would like to know what they are please feel free to ask.


     The technology I have used in the past as well as the present are minimal. I am a history major and I do like the fact that most of the important historical documents are available on line. However I do not really like technology, I believe that history students should learn with first hand experiences and examinations of primary sources, rather than to rely on technology.


    By using the primary sources and first hand experiences I hope to teach history at a college level. No offense to the K-12 students but I prefer to teach students that can contribute to the assignments and the experiences. There is nothing more invigorating than a good historical debate between students who want to be there.


   I have been an educator before, and I can bring a lot to the classroom. Unfortunately I am not strong in the technology aspect of the world. But I like to teach my students through first hand knowledge. I can do this because I am a reenactor of many historical areas and times. The American Civil War is my specialty. I find it absolutely weird to take a technology class in order to teach history. I know there are many uses for new technology, it just moves to fast for me sometimes.


  Other things you should know about me is I like education but I dislike technology. I am a father, a brother, a son, a grandson, a nephew. I love my family and would do any thing for them. One of my biggest passions is working on muscle cars, yes that is right; you know you want to ask about it. I also am a fan of 1800s dancing. You know you want to ask about that too.

Your humble colleague Charles Somers