Teacher Ears

I walk around my class or I sit at my desk and I hear so many different things. The usually she did....... or I can't stand him/her. Sometimes I hear other things about other students and sometimes I don't know whethere to make a point to say something (talk to the student, call home, tell an administrator). With high school students telling one of their friends you never know how far the true has stretched. If I hear something that would put that student or another in danger I definitely do something about it but other things. Has anyone else ever come across this stype of subject?

Software for Discount for Education

I wasn't sure how many people knew about this site but I think that it is super useful. It is www.academicsuperstore.com They have big discounts on different software or technology products. I like it because they have a web developer for 59.00 It is called Microsoft Expression and it is really easy to use and easy to set up CSS. Here is just something that you or your school could use.

Great Teaching Resources

While I was doing research for my Wiki assignment I came upon this Wiki called the Teachers Lounge. It has some great tools on it. http://teacherslounge.editme.com/ It has all sorts of information about all types of curriculum. It also has general education type things. It has review games that you can play and all sorts of different stuff. There is also a chatobard. You guys should check it out. It is pretty cool.

Two year old Snow Day

My son is a little before two years old. We had a snow day today and we have one tomorrow also. The one thing that I noticed is that my son really misses the kids when he, is home with me all day. We play all day and we wrestle, we read books, do puzzles, and all sorts of things. It still seems like I am not as fun as all of the kids. Does anyone have that problem with their kids? I do think he has a little crush on the little blonde girl at day care. Maybe that's it.....

Wow, another snow day....

Does it seem that this year has been a bruttle winter or is it just me. I was driving home today, which is an hour away on a clear day today it took me two hours, and I was thinking goodness I can't remember such a bad storm or at least having to drive in it. It is only the beginning of February and we have used 4 Snow days. I remember when I was little having snow storms like them but not lately. I can tell you one thing. People in Michigan should have a drivers test on how to drive in the snow because some people just don't know how to slow down and take it easy.

Blogging with Students

I just wanted to express something I did in class with my students. I know since we had to create a lesson using technical communication I thought I would put it to use in my classroom. I created a blog for my students and I put posts on there and then they make comments. I use it for checking of understanding, exit cards, current events, problem solvings and all sorts of things. It is so much fun. I have students that are checking them at night and making comments. I really enjoy this with my students. This is something that is especially great for those students who are quiet and don't like to speak in public, this is a way for them to get their voice heard. I strongly encourage teachers to try to use it with your students.

Overnight Field Trip

I am going to vent for a little bit. I am taking seven students on an overnight field trip in March and it stresses me out. We are going for BPA which is a competitive club for business and computer students. Last year went pretty smooth but I am always looking for pointers. I am really concerned because my coordinator at my school wants me to take them and not take another chaperone. That would be fine but there are times I have to judge events and my students will be left unattended. I feel a little uncomfortable about that. My coordinator is really pushing for me to go by myself but it just makes me a little nervous. Has anyone else had a similar situation or have comments that might help my situation.