Spinning my wheels

We're quickly approaching time for our presentations. I don't know about everyone else, but I'm about tested out for the year. There are AP tests, end of course tests, Westest and semester tests. Our class schedule has been changed just for Westest next week and I will only have my students 2 out of 5 days. If I didn't know better, I would swear it is a conspiracy. This is the most hectic time of the year. Oh, well--with any luck we'll be ready!

Making Progress

Another week finds my students feverishly working on getting their game demos done on time. Between now and our presentation dates, we will have end of course assessments, Westests, and AP testing. Time is passing so quickly, the end of school will be here before we know it. I will need the summer to recuperate. Then we'll start over in August and do it again!

Good Intentions

I seemed to have let down on my goal to write in my blog at least twice a week. This is the time of year that everything gets hectic anyway. Then add to the mix, we are trying to finish our demos. I guess I will just have to get back on track and try harder or maybe I should "use the force?"

Photo Cube

I saw a photo cube on a wiki or blog and thought it was really neat. There was a link to the site that you could enter your own pictures. So since I had some free time to explore, I thought I would try it. So this is my attempt at a photo cube containing pictures of my granddaughter.


Photo Cube

FBLA State Leadership Conference

We have students that will advance to the National FBLA Conference in Nashville this summer. Our Entrepreneurship Team placed first and we had a 1st and 2nd in Cybersecurity, 3rd in Public Speaking II, 3rd in Intro. to Technology, 3rd in Business Law and 4th in Business Law. Some of my students were disappointed that they only gave out the first five places instead of ten. Now comes the hard part, getting all the paperwork, reservations and travel plans completed. If you are not an FBLA member, check out their website.

Practicing What I'm Preaching

If we want our students to blog, we have to set the example. I get busy with trying to keep everything up to date and often forget to write in my blog. This week is hectic with the writing assessment taking place and the State FBLA Conference begins Friday in Charleston. I am going to take Ingrida Barker's advice and set a goal to blog at least twice a week. Hopefully, the next time I will be able to report a lot of FBLA winners from our school.

It's Been a While

Since we have had "8" straight days of class, we have been busy trying to get back on track. That's a good excuse for not writing in my blog. This is usually the time of the year that things begin to get hectic. With FBLA competition, the writing assessment and spring break approaching, it is difficult to get the students' full attention. Before you know it, school will be out! I guess it is time to pick up the pace!

New Olympic Event??

Well, we have been off from school for the last three days and who knows about Friday. It does give you time to keep up-to-date with the Olympics. After we finished our daily routine of shoveling snow, I wondered if they would ever consider adding such an event to the winter olympics. We could practice right here at home!

How Many Days Until Spring?

We have missed two more days of school this week. When we are in school, there are students that are absent. I am really tired of all the snow. We are getting behind in class and all these missed days really add up. How many more days until Spring? I know I'm ready for a change in the weather!

Entering the 21st Century at Warp Speed

Wow! Starting Globaloria has been a big change in my class. The students are getting their e-mail, wiki and blog set up. They are anxious to get their pictures on their wiki and are ready to start customizing it. Some are already comfortable with the new setup and some are still dazed and confused--but I think they will catch on quickly. It is a new challenge that I think we are all ready to undertake.