Speaking

Looking for a speaker for your Civil War roundtable, teacher workshop or lecture series?  Over the past ten years I’ve delivered numerous presentations to a wide range of popular and academic audiences.

“Now I know why he is asked to speak at so many conferences….  If you have a chance to hear one of his presentation, do yourself a favor and attend.” — Ed Norris, President of the North Worcester Civil War Round Table

I’m enthusiastic and committed to delivering educational and entertaining presentations to my audiences.   Over the past few years I’ve taken part in a growing number of k-12 history teacher workshops, always with positive reviews.  My presentations are designed to assist history teachers in the development of their own skills in connection with traditional historical sources as well as the new world of digital media.   Topics include:

• Introducing the concept of historical memory in the classroom
• Utilizing Social Media to promote historical understanding
• The importance of Digital Media Literacy (accessing and assessing digital/online information)
• Introducing primary sources in the classroom
• Using Hollywood to Teach History (fact and fiction)
• Connecting Students to Historic Places
  

  With my Students in Hollywood Cemtery, Richmond, Va.

Speaking Testimonials from History Teachers

Digital Media Literacy

“As a new teacher, I am still grasping how to teach using the internet.  This was very helpful!”

“Can’t wait to share this talk with my fellow teachers.”

“I have never had any formal training on evaluating sites – this was so helpful.”

Using Hollywood to Teach History

“Fascinating presentation – will take a lot of this into my classroom.  Well done!”

“Kevin Levin was a good presenter who responded wonderfully to participant questions and comments.  This workshop will certainly impact how I use Glory and other movies in my classroom.”

“Entertaining and thought-provoking.  Let’s have more like this good give and take between presenter and attendees.”

My research wouldn’t mean much at all if I didn’t have the opportunity to share it with my fellow history enthusiasts.  Over the past few years I’ve spoken at numerous Civil War roundtables, historical societies, and museums in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts on a wide range of subjects.  Here are a few:

• The Battle of the Crater in History and Memory
• Confederate General William Mahone
• The Demobilization of the Army of Northern Virginia
• Military Executions During the Civil War
• Hollywood Meets History: Thinking about the Movie “Glory”
• The 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and the Pay Crisis
• Confederate Colonel John Bowie Magruder, 57th Virginia
• Massachusetts Veterans Reflect on Union, Emancipation, and Reunion
• Searching for Black Confederates
• The Civil War Centennial and Sesquicentennial

I’m happy to work with you on developing a customized program that meets your audiences’ needs. To get in touch, please fill out my contact form.  I will be speaking in the following places through Fall 2012.  Let’s talk.