2021 Archaeology Excavation Simulation An hour-long detailed explanation of the successful implementation of the theory behind simulation of archaeological for school classes is found at https://sites.google.com/site/archexcavsim/home/narrated-powerpoint-for-oas .
2020 Excavation Simulation Activity: Realistic Archaeological Practice presented virtually to the Ontario Archaeology Society Symposium on 7 November 2020 [but not recorded. This narrated PPT was recorded later by the author on 31 August 2021 https://miscellaneousmuseology.files.wordpress.com/2021/09/oas-excavation-simulation-realistic-archaeological-practice-2020-narration-2021-08-24.pptx OR https://sites.google.com/site/archexcavsim/home/narrated-powerpoint-for-oas ].
2012 Archaeology Excavation Simulation: Correcting the Emphasis. Journal of Museum Education 37 (2): 65-76. Professionalizing Practice. A Critical Look at Recent Practice in Museum Education Thematic Issue at https://www.academia.edu/45306386/Archaeology_Excavation_Simulation_Correcting_the_Emphasis?uc-sb-sw=35127365 & at DOI: 10.1080/10598650.2012.11510732 . [An anonymous reviewer of my draft submission wrote "This piece makes a good case for rethinking many archaeology table top programs that have been developed. . . . It does provide a well developed alternative approach as a replacement. The specific example is brilliant. I can imagine ways I can apply a similar approach both in formal and free-choice learning situations."].
2011 Archaeological Excavation Simulation: Shift the Emphasis Back to Reality presented at the Ignite! session at the Ontario Museum Association Annual Conference in Waterloo, ON, 3 November [video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtsX1AULYVA . [PowerPoint slides are available at https://miscellaneousmuseology.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/archaeologicalexcavation_paulthistle.pdf ].
2011 Archaeological Excavation Simulation: Refocussing on Essentials presented at the Peer Learning Circle: A Non-Traditional Approach to Learning in the Museum & Gallery sponsored by The Hamilton and Area Museum Educators, Hamilton, ON, 18 April.
2002 Book Review: Michael Brand Transient Residences on the Hillsides Surrounding Dawson City, Yukon. Occasional Papers in Archaeology No. 12. Hudē Huän Series (Whitehorse: Heritage Branch, Government of the Yukon, 2002 https://indianeuropeantraderelations.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/review-of-brand.pdf [Paul C. Thistle publication in the Dawson City Museum & Historical Society newsletter, 2002].