May 13, 2009

We had a debriefing session with the JANUS group from PSU. It lasted an hour, and I think it will lead to a very productive liaison between PV and PSU--more productive for PV. I like the idea that we will be able to produce something that they can use. It is so important to have authenticity and relevancy when doing projects because it adds an important concept to its completion. I know that it will lead to some great productive projects. We are also having trouble completing the CFF survey with PSU. We and PSU have no idea what the heck is wrong, and someone needs to find a solution. I feel that it has something to do with our student profile. I am not sure, though. I also met with teachers today. We are starting to wind down with things. I am helping them with last minute details and budgetary concerns. Other than that I have nothing to report.................flick

February 17, 2009

Over the mountain and through the woods, off to the IU10 I go; yep, quite stupid, but you have to know where our IU is, and you might understand. I took teacher K with me, and she did a great job showing some of the things she did. I loved the questions she generated from the group of CFF coaches. There was another teacher there from another school (she also was a PV grad like K), and she did a great job on some of the things she was doing in biology. We had an oovoo discussion with Beth, who is from PDE, and talked about other ideas dealing with CFF. I am going to digress here and write bout two concepts from my soapbox. First, I am going to talk about K. I had no hand in her hiring, but I must admit that I am so proud to have her in my former position. She has great vision and is not afraid of dealing outside the box. I like her pizazz, and her ability to ascertain situations. What a great addition to PV and the teaching profession. She will create a great footprint on her students. Secondly, I am going to promote an IU10 regional conference for CFF. Do not get me wrong. I attended PETE&C and loved it, but I feel a regional conference hosted by one of the school districts would allow more people to attend and would allow more interaction among the participants and presenters. The important part to all of this I feel would be more collaboration among the schools and the teachers. We need to break down the barriers that exist and promote more with the internet 2.0 concept....For all of my Italian contacts.....Addio.....flick

February 22, 2008

Guess What? Come on, guess......you got it--no school. This has happened quite a bit in the last four weeks, but it is for the best. I am here finishing some things and helping our techie get ready for the TSA (Technology Students of America) regional competition. We have a large chapter, and I love to see what the students create. I do help a few of them with projects, but that is part of coaching. It just does not deal with classes. I finished my written statement for the school newsletter and googledoced (how do you like that new verb) to my cohort in the elementary level. I vowed today that I will get my CFF log up-to-date next week. I do dislike that part of my position, but I also know that it helps with the grant. It will be a busy day on my day off because I also have to help a colleague with his computer due to a malware problem. Well, I need to go; I will leave all of my blog fans (I think I am now up to one [me]) in anticipation of next week's continuing adventures of CFFFlick at PV. I know the humor is lame, but I am okay with it--besides, it's my blog. Have a great weekend.........