Blog
Welcome to the sounding board for Chase March. Here you will find my various articles about a variety of topics (DJ Events and news, book reviews, skatepark tours, teaching-related articles and resources, and much more)
Please use the buttons on Explore page to navigate to the topics that interest you.
-
Running Can be Terrible and Wonderful
The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by The Oatmeal When I saw this book, it called to me almost immediately. I love running and the title and art were quite compelling. Now, first off, I have to admit that I am not a long distance runner. I run for less than…
-
Paperless Classroom Solutions
I am teaching a Grade 11 Communications Technology class this term. It is my first time teaching anything like this. The students are creating websites, making photo edits, producing, recording, and editing audio and video files, and other digital projects. As such, I thought it would be a great idea to have a paperless classroom…
-
Invincible or Infamous Iron Man?
Invincible Iron Man – Vol 1: Reboot Tony Stark has new armor and it is truly remarkable. There is a stealth mode, it can change colour, and it is incredible easy to get in and out of. Unfortunately Pepper Potts is not at Stark Industries anymore and Tony doesn’t have anyone to rely on to…
-
The Dow Wetlands (Sarnia, ON)
The Dow Wetlands is located at the corner of LaSalle Road and Highway 40 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Today, I decided to go for a run around the trail there. There are plenty of places to take in the natural beauty of the wetland and enjoy a picnic. The trail runs alongside five ponds and…
-
Website Design Assignment
This is the third assignment I gave my students for TGJ3M – Communications Technology. It builds off the skills we have been learning so far this term. First, we looked closely at the five different types of logos and collected examples of each. Then, we created a fictional media company and designed a logo for…
-
Much To Be Thankful For
Thanksgiving is one of my favourite times of the year. I love having the opportunity to reflect on all of the good things in my life, to sit down and have a great dinner with my loved ones, and to share a little cheer. My Wife Diana is an amazing woman. She’s understanding, kind, supportive,…
-
Panels in Space
I borrowed both of these graphic novels from the public library. It’s nice to be able to explore space for free (from the safety of my living room). Captain Marvel: Volume 1 – Rise of Alpha Flight I’m not too familiar with the character of Captain Marvel. I know of her from Civil War II…
-
Kung-Fu Vampire, Locksmith, and Friends (FRIDAY in London, ON)
DWG Entertaiment along with Axel Rosa present . . . Kung-Fu Vampire and Locksmith with special guests Noise and Fortunato DJ Chase March on the 1’s and 2’s Local Support by Tempomental Labeled Minority Lola Stopwatch Solyd Roy Kung Fu Vampire is an American rapper from San Jose, California and the vocalist of the musical group…
-
Logo Design Assignment (Teaching Tip)
This is the second assignment I gave my students for TGJ3M – Communications Technology. In it, the students create a personal media company and design a logo for their brand. This will be used in the website they will be designing in the next unit. My goal is to have as close to a paperless…
-
Iroqouis Skatepark – Whitby
Iroqouis Skatepark is a colourful cement-based park in Whitby, Ontario. It is located at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. I had the pleasure of skateboarding there a few weekends back. Here is a brief tour of the park. The art in this park is very well done. Here is one of…