September 18, 2009

What a difference between yesterday and today. Things went smoothly, and we were able to get a lot done. I did find out that the node will definitely have to be upgraded. I am in the classrooms quite busy. I am still doing a lot of firemen work, but it is slowly getting there. In other words, things are working. I know this is as short entry, but there is little else to say. To all of my Gabonese readers..........Magha.........flick

September 17,2009

I must have made the SNAFU guardians really angry by not paying them some sort of homage because today they wreaked their havoc upon me and others. Everything from a corrupted file to a wireless node not being able to handle 28 computers. Both problems are in the process of a solution; it might take longer for one than the other. I will tell you that the hours are hurtling by according to my internal Timex. I am quite busy, and it is nice the lit coach is here to help with a lot of things. There is just a lot to do. It will be nice when everything is working well, and I can just go ahead and not have to troubleshoot when teaching. Well, I need to prepare for tomorrow.....................flick

September 16, 2009

Give me my soapbox, for I have a tale to tell which involves a group of people who fail to listen to advice. The tale: The great powers decided that they must trickle down some new concepts upon a educated populace--the knowledge givers. This populace's charge was to impart knowledge to another populace and were called to task when the knowledge was not imparted correctly. The great powers dictated the changes but failed to properly inform and educate the knowledge givers about the changes and how to properly use these changes. Of course, no one is there to call them to task......the end.

I use this tale for illustrative purposes only and not for any specific purpose (sarkasmos--Greek). Quite a busy day that involved many duties, but again I have rallied those to proceed into areas unknown and finish with a productive day. Tomorrow will find me working with classes all day on two programs: InDesign and Photo Story. A busy day for sure.....flick

September 15, 2009

Yep, I was right. Hardly anyone showed, but that is due to a multitude of reasons. I guess they will stop by when something does not go their way. I iterated before that I will begin after school hours once football is completed so we will see how many times I will sit by myself. Learning takes initiative. I have been out and about today, and I completed the InDesign basic tutorial. It is really basic, and I hope that the class avails themselves with the Atomic Learning. It is a great site for those things. I have been collaborating with teachers, and the schedule is sporting some names. I am off to do some good deeds for humanity. Take care all of my loyal readers.........flick

September 14, 2009

I am working on the InDesign tutorial for the classes I will be instructing. The program is so voluminous that I am just going to touch on the basics to get them started. I am going to allow KS to borrow my book during the time period. I am still working with a lot of teachers who have a lot of ideas. This is the fun part. I did only have a half day because I became ill so I will have to play catch up tomorrow and get prepared for the coaches' open house affair, which will only be attended by a few. Whoever uttered the phrase "build it and they will come" did not deal with teachers. I know some will show up but not many.

September 11, 2009

Well, the dam has broken unleashing a multitude of problems. Since there was a lag in our networked projectors, the district installed hard wired plugs. Well, one should be able to hook up a vga and a dvi on the same computer. "Should be" are the operative words. It does not work on one of the computer models we have; hence, a blown computer, and I am the one who did it. I also met with several teachers today, and the literacy coach and I are having an Open House to talk with teachers and explain to them the services we offer and the roles. We are hoping that this will give them some incentive to avail themselves of us. We plan to do this periodically throughout the year. I am supplying the cookies....LOL. The movie maker tutorial went well yesterday, and I am now working on a Indesign tutorial. I am doing that on Thursday. Things are busy, but in a good way. For all of my Sumatran readers.......Trok lom Flick

September 10, 2009

Just when you think it is safe to go into the water, something arises from the depths to take a bite out of you; the dreaded teacher who vents and frets and wants something more. Naw, I just had to add some literary sarcasm to the blog. Spent two periods today doing Movie Maker with a class, and I spent most of the time on the product than the actual program. This is a great start when students have the information to run the software and now need the facilitation to produce a good product. I am also continuing my quest to get the correct driver to run the CFF printers. This has to happen. I may have to call in the experts to get this done. I have been really busy, and I like the time. Who knows what tomorrow may bring...........flick

September 9, 2009

09/09/09 I know that numerologists are having a field day with this, but I have a hard time believing that numbers play an important role in the fates of all. I imagine the lotteries around the US will be inundated with those playing that number today. That is my take on it all. Still working on various problems. I also updated my wiki today and am prepared to teach tomorrow the moviemaker program. I met with the lit coach, and we are making a concerted effort to get the Read 180 program working. The teachers are doing a great job at integrating technology in many ways. I still love to see the light turn on in people's faces. I met with a total of six teachers today formally a three more informally. I am scheduled for the classroom many times in the next couple of weeks. It will be busy, but that is why I do this. I wish all of you numbers people great luck today...........flick

September 8, 2009

CFF is dead; there is no denying this. I do understand the reasoning behind it all, but I do not have to like it. I do believe that the US data supports this initiatives and others in PA as being viable. Viable is not always a motivating factor when it comes to budgeting. Yes, I know, the cynicism is spewing, but I again cannot help the distaste that comes from politics. It is a typical first day of school. I have been working on putting out fires, etc. I have been in 8 classrooms this morning, and the morning is not over. I am scheduled to teach four classes this week and next. It could be quite interesting, and I am sure it is. I did Promethean training over the summer to almost 30 teachers, and that went quite well, also. I had a little time right now so I thought I would begin another blogging year. Be back tomorrow........flick

July 23, 2009

Well, I thought that I would check in over the summer and let you know how things are going. First of all, I have now moved to a new area; it is okay if one does not like air conditioning or ambiance...oops, her comes the sarcasm. I will survive...thanks Gloria Gaynor...some more sarcasm. I also did some Promethean training for PV teachers. It went extremely well. I kept it simple and showed them the basics and allowed them to create something for themselves. I know that they were pleased with the outcome and so was I. I have been doing things here and there for preparation for the year and the class I will be teaching in early August. With the news from Harrisburg, it sure does sound like that CFF as we know it will be dead in the water. I am sure that the legislators will get their pay. How do you like it when ya got something that works and the state takes it away. I know that I am biased, but it is the truth. I will get a vacation soon, and I am looking forward to it. Sure do love my water recreation. Well, I thought I would blog in and let the loyals know what was happening. I did not fall off the face of the earth....LOL...............flick