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Archive for April, 2009

HowTo: Have a good advisory Eat. Stop at the store. Pick up some donuts, mini-muffins, and assorted fruit. Advisory isn’t a fun place for students. Make it more inviting. Bribery through food is a good start. Apologize. Mainly apologize for using the “curriculum” you’re supposed to be using. Be honest. Tell them you were trying [...]

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My Tumblr (and why I need one)

Posted by: | April 14, 2009 Comments Off |

In my travels through the InterTubes, I find many interesting, clever, fun, or intriguing items that just cry out to be shared. You’d think since I have this fairly well-established blog (i.e. it’s been in existence for >1 year) this would be the place to share. However, I like that this blog focuses pretty specifically [...]

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When frustration is a good thing

Posted by: | April 9, 2009 Comments Off |

I keep waiting for that day when I look at my curriculum and am happy with what I see. You know, that point where it’s really good and perhaps only needs a few minor changes each year.  After years of constant tweaking, improving, and overhaul it seems like that day should be right around the [...]

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