The Holler | Christopher Epling | Friends Activity https://www.theholler.org/members/christopher/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Christopher Epling's friends. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:05:03 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 88517ab9343e7ef3e0de9a878647989f Bruce Parsons created the Holler LMS – Ashland Independent Schools https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/66818/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:34:12 -0400 0 f438026cac93aa107ece91eb9ccdd95e Cathy Conley posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): Hey, everyone! We have a lot of cool stuff going on at Knott […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/66443/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:14:20 -0400

Hey, everyone! We have a lot of cool stuff going on at Knott County Central in the ELA Department with Virtual Teaching/Hybrid Models. Because of our KVEC Grant in 2020-2021, we have literally been able to “stay on the same page” with our colleagues and students through the use of state-of-the-art cameras and sound equipment. Students have been…Read More

]]> 0 9102532c281a414e2b3718a2f99a97e7 Cathy Conley: So, how is everyone's zooming going? I have experienced a […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/66121/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:32:18 -0500

So, how is everyone’s zooming going? I have experienced a big decline in participation as this semester has gone on. Is it just me??? Please let me know how others are doing…

]]> 0 6dd1a0ffb56a1922637cb1b711780509 Cathy Conley: I'm just sharing an article that I am sending to the local […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/66120/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:24:27 -0500

I’m just sharing an article that I am sending to the local paper, The Troublesome Creek Times, in Hindman. The materials supplied for my KVEC Grant this year, “Whenever I Want You, All I Have To Do Is Stream” helped make this a much better experience for everyone involved. Read the article….we live streamed all the way to Long Beach, California!!!

]]> 0 ab8aaccf50cfba4a47c4151b0e2b2dc1 Cathy Conley posted an update in the group Appalachian Renaissance Initiative: Hello from Knott County! As we all know this is proving to […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65962/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:04:03 -0400

Hello from Knott County! As we all know this is proving to be an incredibly difficult and challenging year for everyone. From virtual teaching to in-person to online instruction and everywhere in between, students, teachers, and administrators have been “dreaming” of ways to make all of this a positive experience. So, as I was thinking about…Read More

]]> 0 4523d050d70fd72f944963f9baee080b Bernadette Carpenter replied to the topic "Learning Platform Models for the Virtual Era" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65887/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:13:28 -0400

Owsley County Middle School/Owsley County High School
Mrs. B’s Library
 
https://bit.ly/3i21qG5
 
 

]]> 5e2a1f4b57c5c579347fdb3ca27576cb Bernadette Carpenter replied to the topic "Learning Platform Models for the Virtual Era" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65881/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:39:58 -0400

Oakview Online

 

]]> 62c1bb090954f9c175a781abca6e830e Bernadette Carpenter replied to the topic "Learning Platform Models for the Virtual Era" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65880/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:36:44 -0400

 
Johnson County Schools Back to School Platform
 
https://youtu.be/pzdvwBgIGO0
 

]]> 50cd768663c8e254fb99bc919e9d6e97 Bernadette Carpenter posted a new topic "Learning Platform Models for the Virtual Era" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65879/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:35:35 -0400

Herald Whitaker Middle School Virtual Learning Center – Part 1
https://youtu.be/lHFN-IOfLEs
 
Herald Whitaker Middle School Virtual Learning Center – Part 2
 
https://youtu.be/vo4uQl4AsS4

]]> 1a44e194dff2a4b63c351dc5af85b912 Bernadette Carpenter posted a new topic "Johnson County Schools Back to School Platform-Presented by: Superintendent Thom Cochran, Sharon Music, Mike Whitaker and Lisa Salyer" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65835/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:14:03 -0400


Johnson County Schools Back to School Platform
 
https://youtu.be/pzdvwBgIGO
 
Presented by: Superintendent Thom Cochran, Sharon Music, Mike Whitaker and Lisa Salyer

 

]]> d89f2c1397dd634f57b5bdb7ecee44e1 Bernadette Carpenter posted a new topic "Herald Whitaker Middle School Virtual Learning Center - Part 2" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65834/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:10:01 -0400

Herald Whitaker Middle School Virtual Learning Center – Part 2
 
https://youtu.be/vo4uQl4AsS4
 

]]> 55ad33d01d0933372728aa475a15fc7a Bernadette Carpenter posted a new topic "Herald Whitaker Middle School Virtual Learning Center - Part 1" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65833/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:07:24 -0400

https://youtu.be/lHFN-IOfLEs
 

]]> 72130f2746970fb414c99b2caf6a8c27 Bernadette Carpenter posted a new topic "Sample Site for Parent/Student Device Training" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65765/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:20:54 -0400

Floyd County Site for Parent/Student Device Training
 

]]> 2afa078db578e2922751741c0514607e Bernadette Carpenter posted a new topic "Sample Digital Device Handbooks:" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65763/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:07:47 -0400

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bnMwJP86nWYtIdfGuTooG-GbRZiWF_YJ/view?usp=sharing
 

]]> 649d747ea3c65c580b5e46f14a48c4b8 Bernadette Carpenter posted a new topic "Projects-Torrey Trust, Ph.D." - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65762/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:36:21 -0400

https://torreytrust.com/projects   A website with detailed information, tutorials, and evaluation criteria for 85 learner-, community-, knowledge-, and assessment-centered digital tools for educators. This site was designed by students in my EDUC 592A (Online Tools for Learning & Instruction) course in…   Read more»

]]> a5a4810d977963d320ebf68f88b697d2 Bernadette Carpenter posted a new topic "Zip Codes for Kentucky Districts" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65756/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:39:41 -0400

The attachment includes all the Zip Codes for Kentucky.   You can type your Zip Code into https://broadbandnow.com/Kentucky and it will give you the Broadband Speed, Wired Coverage and Providers for your district.  I included all Kentucky Districts because…   Read more»

]]> 9d419b597bb4dbd94c7b23d379acc23f Cathy Conley posted an update in the group Appalachian Renaissance Initiative: We are coming closer to having our project finished, as […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/62702/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:21:59 -0400

We are coming closer to having our project finished, as students are submitting their interviews of unsung heroes. This has been an enlightening project that has involved not just the students, but people from the community. Students are coming up with innovative ways to use the A/V equipment that we acquired through this grant. We can’t wait…Read More

]]> 0 5813741f726a06d5a9182fb9aee3ed7d Cathy Conley posted an update in the group Appalachian Renaissance Initiative: Hello, from the hills and hollers of Knott County! My […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/62046/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:39:12 -0500

Hello, from the hills and hollers of Knott County! My students are currently working on the documentary which will feature unsung heroes of Knott County, as well as starting some podcasting within our school community. A huge shout out to Chris Epling and “Gabe” from UPike for coming and helping the kids get started! We have had quite a bit of…Read More

]]> 1 e8de73a3ba16acbad6d6ef5a40ea6beb Sandra Coleman posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): I love attending the Firesummit, the talent and innovation […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/59398/ Tue, 08 May 2018 18:50:47 -0400

I love attending the Firesummit, the talent and innovation our Eastern Kentucky teachers and students display always amazes me. I wish there was more time to attend more of the breakout sessions, but I’m glad they are on The Holler and youtube for us to enjoy on our leisure time. I know a lot of work goes in to pulling this day off, so hats off to…Read More

]]> 0 f80070089027f510474f009b0af281f6 Sandra Coleman posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlQSNKDp7EI https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/59397/ Tue, 08 May 2018 18:48:20 -0400
]]> 0 ec923d2700dcd8eddf84d7147da19626 Sandra Coleman posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): t has arrived! After much debate of whether I was going to […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/59396/ Tue, 08 May 2018 18:43:56 -0400

t has arrived! After much debate of whether I was going to move rooms or not and should we hang the tv I ordered through my grant on the wall or wait until a decision of the location of my room had been made. It was decided that it will be fine just sitting on a table. I came in Tuesday after spring break and the tv had found its way to the art…Read More

]]> 0 ada40fa919116e6e6fb6a2dc879dabec Sandra Coleman posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): Well the Transmedia Graphics Art course sponsored by KVEC and […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/59394/ Tue, 08 May 2018 18:42:50 -0400

Well the Transmedia Graphics Art course sponsored by KVEC and The Holler has been completed and we attended the Firesummit where we had the opportunity to display the work my students worked on, along with other schools that had participated in this worthwhile project. My students really enjoyed having a career illustrator come into the classroom…Read More

]]> 0 0720bd80a9ca2be874d7faf898018a53 Sandra Coleman: http://www.wymt.com/content/news/KVEC-looks-to-bring-art-into- […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/59168/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:00:58 -0400

http://www.wymt.com/content/news/KVEC-looks-to-bring-art-into-local-schools-through-an-online-course-475335833.html

]]> 0 a09d8ea3f8c05c452c41412e8c77de9a Cathy Conley posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): Our project, "We Are Knott Alone: Write the Wrong" is […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/58704/ Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:37:03 -0400

Our project, “We Are Knott Alone: Write the Wrong” is doing amazing things here in Knott County. Currently, students, parents, and community members are writing in the notebooks and putting themselves on a map of Knott County. As of now, I will be trying to collect these notebooks and get an idea of how many more entries we have been able to…Read More

]]> 0 84ee6832943bacdcd9a3a5b5687761fe Bruce Parsons posted an update in the group Holler Platform Updates: https://helpdesk.theholler.org/lock-it-down/ https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/58465/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:51:35 -0400

Lock it Down

]]> 0 38dab969f737a28d909e126d985bdb2d Bruce Parsons wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=119249 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 20:58:50 -0500

Among the most eminent artists of our time with local origins is Letcher County native Doug Adams. His career as an independent artist and educator has spanned 40 years. His artwork can be found in many of our […]

Monk Media Podcast with Doug Adams
Highlights, Podcasts
February 14, 2018
0

Among the most eminent artists of our time with local origins is Letcher County native Doug Adams. His career as an independent artist and educator has spanned 40 years. His artwork can be found in many of our homes,...

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]]> 0 f06bc656df247500cfd4e0e2feb4dae7 Bruce Parsons created the Holler Accountability https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/57338/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:39:15 -0500 0 31e9b9b0ebef1c40cf0918ff619b5b9a Bruce Parsons created the Holler Assessment https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/57337/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:37:17 -0500 0 fa071b82e6977045448d001706f9e783 Bruce Parsons created the Holler Generation Z https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/55679/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:38:24 -0500 0 8c9cf4022477f44f12a4a5c7e03f8ef7 Bernadette Carpenter posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): Thanks to all of you. You made the FIRE Summit a huge success. https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/55205/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:35:59 -0400

Thanks to all of you. You made the FIRE Summit a huge success.

]]> 1 06d03f75909489d5d0ca8e4cdd051cd3 Sandra Coleman wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=114291 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:38:22 -0400

In the late 70’s, it was difficult to get an art education job in my hometown area, so I continued working outside of my field thinking I would never get a chance at my Plan “A.” After working 19 years in the […]

The Beginning of Our Journey Down the Holler
Head of the Holler, KVEC, Transmedia
October 24, 2017
0

In the late 70's, it was difficult to get an art education job in my hometown area, so I continued working outside of my field thinking I would never get a chance at my Plan "A." After working 19...

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]]> 0 dd5393e60e75dc351e745bb6aa5293ad Cathy Conley posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): After living in Eastern Kentucky for 44 years and being an […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/55032/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:27:23 -0400

After living in Eastern Kentucky for 44 years and being an English teacher for 21 of those years, I have developed an intense drive for improving the levels literacy and communication within our region. Within this passion, I have seen that the people of Appalachia have some incredible stories—of survival, defeat, victory, and struggle—that des…Read More

]]> 0 746524f14cde548430c67b3ac78fd292 Bruce Parsons wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=112588 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:26:50 -0400

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and members of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative visited the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) in Hazard, KY on Sunday, September 24th. […]

Facebook Founder Finds Innovation In Rural Education
ARI, ATI, Highlights, KVEC
September 25, 2017
2

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and members of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative visited the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) in Hazard, KY on Sunday, September 24th. The visiting team was there to learn from students and teachers about the innovative...

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]]> 0 aad8add2fb79bf311d5861c4762864ae Bruce Parsons wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=112539 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:02:01 -0400

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_raw_html][/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
Join the discussion on the KVEC Educonomy […]

KVEC Educonomy Summit Live Stream
Highlights, KVEC, Video
September 20, 2017
0

Join the discussion on the KVEC Educonomy Summit 9:00 – Welcome to event: Vision for the day 9:05 – Video message from Gov. Matt Bevin 9:10 – 9:55 “The eastern Kentucky I Want”...

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]]> 0 781e4744e4876b1ec5dec37361877550 Bruce Parsons created the Holler KVEC Educonomy Summit https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/54096/ Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:07:43 -0400 0 dc9fade48b537d38e13cb02f21d272ee Kelli Thompson posted an update in the group KVEC Student Senate: https://youtu.be/EtvdpnMwA88 https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/54065/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 20:36:01 -0400
]]> 0 e47332e9db673eb236a8642475f61c45 Bruce Parsons wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=112500 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:46:40 -0400

Devils, Giants, Feudists, & Physicians
Spellbinding stories from Appalachian history will swirl through the mists of Breaks Interstate Park at a storytelling convention to be held Sept. 21-24. The third gathering […]

Tales of the Cumberlands
Community, Links, Storytelling, Uncategorized
September 15, 2017
0

Devils, Giants, Feudists, & Physicians Spellbinding stories from Appalachian history will swirl through the mists of Breaks Interstate Park at a storytelling convention to be held Sept. 21-24. The third gathering of “Tales of the Cumberlands: Devils, Giants, Feudists and...

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]]> 0 edeceb89c941cdbb92e58bbb5b2dd7c7 Sandra Coleman: Fostering Self-Expression Thru Technology With the budgets […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/53978/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 13:35:59 -0400

Fostering Self-Expression Thru Technology

With the budgets cuts many schools face, smart board devices are usually delegated to only core classes. With today’s technologically savvy students, enthusiasm is lacking with teaching techniques from the past, such as lecture type settings where students are gazing at textbooks laden with text and p…Read More

]]> 0 291e350354024e763973f673ad7d7404 Bruce Parsons created the Holler Equipping Minds https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/53715/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:57:48 -0400 0 43de8ee3fca39c0027e04b2ec5f76bf2 Bruce Parsons created the Holler KVEC Transition Services for Students https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/53314/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:57:17 -0400 0 35e64a14cb62fb995b7490cee79ae72f Bruce Parsons wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=111163 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:40:23 -0400

In this episode, we have a conversation with one of the most multifaceted persons I’ve ever met; Dr. Bruce Parsons. From film, to graphic novels… from website/coding, to being a professor at a university. D […]

Monk Media Podcast with Bruce Parsons
Podcasts
June 19, 2017
0

In this episode, we have a conversation with one of the most multifaceted persons I’ve ever met; Dr. Bruce Parsons. From film, to graphic novels... from website/coding, to being a professor at a university. Dr. Parsons has a lot...

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]]> 0 5273a7bd9827c3d64b5d46c81e87f626 Bernadette Carpenter posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): Love seeing all these wonderful posts!! https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/52859/ Fri, 12 May 2017 18:12:58 -0400

Love seeing all these wonderful posts!!

]]> 0 771dd11faab8ef287ed32f03fa9f5f7a Bruce Parsons wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=108470 Wed, 10 May 2017 17:22:42 -0400

Breakout EDU is bringing innovation into classrooms at Hazard Middle School. Based on “escape rooms” that have recently become popular, Breakout EDU’s small boxes—which include an assortment of locks, invisib […]

Breakout EDU at Hazard Middle School
Highlights, KVEC
May 10, 2017
0

Breakout EDU is bringing innovation into classrooms at Hazard Middle School. Based on “escape rooms” that have recently become popular, Breakout EDU’s small boxes—which include an assortment of locks, invisible ink pens and UV flashlights to read the secret...

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]]> 0 699c4d8e289d599b8b086f243ef97830 Bruce Parsons wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=108460 Thu, 04 May 2017 18:55:19 -0400

78 students from 8 KVEC schools arrived at Hazard Community and Technical College to participate in a drone building workshop and indoor race. Betsy Lane, Belfry, Sheldon Clark, Wolfe County, Lee County, Owsley […]

KVEC Inaugural Drone Race
ARI, ATI, Highlights, KVEC
May 4, 2017
0

https://youtu.be/2RlByVYjYXQ 78 students from 8 KVEC schools arrived at Hazard Community and Technical College to participate in a drone building workshop and indoor race. Betsy Lane, Belfry, Sheldon Clark, Wolfe County, Lee County, Owsley County, Knott County and Middlesboro received...

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]]> 0 cbb3943d990286d8ee31e38036c3b10c Bruce Parsons created the Holler Exceptional Children https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/52725/ Sun, 30 Apr 2017 23:41:15 -0400 0 eb088a64e89c61c6230056df3caaf0f8 Bruce Parsons wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=108089 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:10:31 -0400

KVEC is teaming with Hazard Community and Technical College, Perry County Fiscal Court, Knott County Fiscal Court and the Wendell H. Ford Regional Airport on the USA Drone Port, a national unmanned robotic […]

KVEC Collaborating on a Flight Path for Student Innovation
ARI, ATI, Highlights, KVEC
April 25, 2017
0

KVEC is teaming with Hazard Community and Technical College, Perry County Fiscal Court, Knott County Fiscal Court and the Wendell H. Ford Regional Airport on the USA Drone Port, a national unmanned robotic research and development facility. “This could be...

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]]> 0 261a7e94b343ca5671c74fd38c5fbff3 Kelli Thompson posted an update in the group High School Entrepreneurship Program: Looking forward to seeing all the 2016-2017 High School […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/52635/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:03:34 -0400

Looking forward to seeing all the 2016-2017 High School Entrepreneurial projects posted here to the HS Entrepreneurship Holler.

]]> 0 5323fd24a7ac1990bdc2d520663e49a2 Willa K. Johnson wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=107407 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 15:33:09 -0400

APPALACHIAN RENAISSANCE INTIATIVE’S
FINDING INNOVATION IN RURAL EDUCATION
SUMMIT

On April 12th, the East Kentucky Expo Center will again be booming with the regions most innovative leaders and l […]

KVEC's ARI FIRE Summit Set to Host over 1,000 Educators and Leaders
ARI, Featured, Highlights
April 10, 2017
0

APPALACHIAN RENAISSANCE INTIATIVE'S FINDING INNOVATION IN RURAL EDUCATION SUMMIT On April 12th, the East Kentucky Expo Center will again be booming with the regions most innovative leaders and learners. Not to mention robots, flight simulators, student art & performance, cutting-edge strategies and technologies, student built...

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]]> 0 b49a6401aff6132f46a568d43191ae95 Bruce Parsons wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=107206 Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:54:18 -0400

Lacy Hale is a visual artist and muralist from Knott County, KY. She attended Pratt Institute of Art and Morehead State University. She manages the Appalshop Gallery and is the coordinator of EpiCentre Arts, a […]

Monk Media Podcast with Lacy Hale
Podcasts
April 6, 2017
0

Lacy Hale is a visual artist and muralist from Knott County, KY. She attended Pratt Institute of Art and Morehead State University. She manages the Appalshop Gallery and is the coordinator of EpiCentre Arts, a regional arts group that...

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]]> 0 c6a132d884ead1a00ff8872473df8609 Ida (Beth) Lewis posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): “You Like to Write, Right?” Bloggers in Action: The lon […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/52334/ Sat, 01 Apr 2017 23:49:58 -0400

“You Like to Write, Right?”
Bloggers in Action:

The longer we used the blog site, the more comfortable students became. Currently blog days are favored among the majority of the class.

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