Corey Olsen Teaches Teachers Through Tolkien #edu

Well, Mr. Olsen doesn’t really teach teachers, he teaches Tolkien to readers, but there is plenty educators can learn about how to connect to an audience of learners and influence thought by abandoning medieval concepts like academic journals and turning your thoughts toward the public. Read this excellent overview of Corey Olsen’s work from the Washington Post:

‘Tolkien Professor’ brings Middle-earth to iTunes

Olsen’s website can be found here:

http://www.tolkienprofessor.com/

Corey Olsen processing in a WAC graduation ceremony.