Posted in History is Happening, Teacher Talk on Dec 5th, 2007 2 Comments »
Normally I am saddened when someone for whom I care passes away. As I mark time, I’m noticing exponential growth of my sad list. My brother, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and even friends have made their way to my list. But this weekend I began a new list. I’ll call it my [...]
Posted in Teacher Talk, Tech Talk on Oct 26th, 2007 1 Comment »
Do you remember the short-lived high energy drink, Jolt? I think today’s modern version of Jolt is a Coke product called Vault. I don’t drink it, but I see it everywhere. It’s funny how many folks need a product like Jolt or Vault to get them in gear. Like many busy [...]
Posted in Teacher Talk, Tech Talk, Techno-Toddler on Aug 23rd, 2007 No Comments »
Some people recall their college speech course with the same enthusiasm as their recent root canal. But try to remember, if not too painful, one of the most important points the instructor made concerning your audience. It went something like, “know them.” Teachers pride themselves on knowing their audience. We like knowing their family, siblings, [...]
