Friday, April 30, 2010
Faculty Notes
Friday, April 23, 2010
Faculty Notes
Good Afternoon!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Faculty Notes
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Using Google Earth in the Science Classroom
Tech and Learning recently sent me a great article about how science teachers can use Google Earth in the classroom. You may access the article by clicking here.
You Make the Difference
Teachers,
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Maps for Bible Class
Those of you who teach Christian Studies courses will want to check out this great web resource which includes maps of Paul's missionary journeys, the travels of Jesus, and a map of places mentioned in the book of Revelation, among others.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Faculty Notes
WHAT DO TEACHERS MAKE?
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life.
One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?"
To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher, Barbara . Be honest. What do you make?"
Barbara, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, "You want to know what I make? (She paused for a second, then began...)
"Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.
I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor winner.
I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental.
You want to know what I make? (She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table)
I make kids wonder.
I make them question.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions.
I teach them to write and then I make them write. Keyboarding isn't
everything.
I make them read, read, read.
I make them show all their work in math. They use their God given brain, not the man-made calculator.
I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know about English while preserving their unique cultural identity.
I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.
I make my students stand, placing their hand over their heart to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, One Nation Under God, because we live in the United States of America.
Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life ( Barbara paused one last time and then continued.)
Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn't everything, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant.
You want to know what I make?
I MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
What do you make Mr. CEO?
His jaw dropped, he went silent.
A profound answer!!!
Have a Great Weekend!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
A Cup of Cold Water
Teachers,
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Taking Google to the Next Level
Teachers,