Why History Matters with Mr. McTikTok

About Kevin McClintock

Kevin McClintock is a middle and high school history teacher known around the world as Mr. McTikTok, a reference to the social media platform where he demonstrates his rapport with students via outrageous videos including roast battles, skits, dance routines, and insider teacher secrets. His teaching style is similar to his social media presence: energetic and humorous but humble and student-centric. Teaching is one of the biggest joys of his life and he will always have a passion for instilling a sense of purpose in the next generation. He may be a social media influencer but you can bet he'll always be a teacher.

About the class

History isn’t just about the past. It’s our best way to predict the future, and to create the future you want for yourself. Just ask TikTok’s most famous history teacher, who used the lessons of the printing press and cable television to see the potential in a new communication medium. In this class, you’ll explore the often-hidden benefits of learning history—it will help you appreciate your favorite songs and movies in ways you never realized—discover how to incorporate lessons from history into your own life, and learn why the most common history test questions of who, what, when, and where are nowhere near as interesting as why and how.