Part Time Librarian (3 positions) - New Haven Free Public Library

<strong>Part Time Librarian (3 positions)</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>New Haven Free Public Library</strong></span>. NATURE OF WORK: This is part-time (up to 19 hours) professional work at the entry level, involving the use of all library techniques and materials in positions such as reference, branch, children's, technical services, etc. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level librarian, and is reviewed through frequent conferences and observation of performance. Schedule may include evenings and weekends, at the Main Library or at a Branch. Multiple vacancies: One position to focus on technology services; one in reference services; one with assignment on Read Mobile Services. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Master's Degree in Library Science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association, or its foreign equivalent and other knowledge, abilities and skills as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science, procedures and techniques; Knowledge of sources and procedures used in reference and bibliographic research, and of software programs designed for libraries. Must be computer literate through formal training in the searching of on-line bibliographic databases. To apply for this position, please visit: <a href="http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/HumanResources/CityJobPostings.asp" target="_blank">http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/HumanResources/CityJobPostings.asp</a>. Deadline: <span style="color: red;">June 15, 2012</span>.

Part Time Librarian (3 positions) - New Haven Free Public Library

Part Time Librarian (3 positions) - New Haven Free Public Library . NATURE OF WORK: This is part-time (up to 19 hours) professional work a...

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Library Aide, Part Time - New Haven Free Public Library

<strong>Library Aide, Part Time</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>New Haven Free Public Library</strong></span>. Minimum $14.00 per hour, up to 19 hours per week. POSTED UNTIL: <span style="color: red;">June 15, 2012</span>. NATURE OF WORK: This is a paraprofessional position that involves clerical, materials processing, technology support and circulation tasks and other standard library routines such as shelving, registration, and orientation of patrons to collections and services. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level library staff member. Schedule of work is 19 hours per week, primarily on weekends, at Ives or at branches. These vacancies have an emphasis on technology. Work may include general computer instruction and requires knowledge of various Windows programs as well as teaching experience. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school; and at least one year experience in library, clerical, technical or customer service work, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Knowledge of routine office procedures; Knowledge of computer hardware and software; Knowledge of correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar and vocabulary; Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System; Ability to file alphabetically and numerically; Ability to make basic arithmetic computations; Ability to understand and follow instructions and to learn related clerical and library tasks within a reasonable time; knowledge of various Windows programs as well as teaching experience. To apply for this position, please visit: <a href="http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/HumanResources/CityJobPostings.asp" target="_blank">http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/HumanResources/CityJobPostings.asp</a>.

Library Aide, Part Time - New Haven Free Public Library

Library Aide, Part Time - New Haven Free Public Library . Minimum $14.00 per hour, up to 19 hours per week. POSTED UNTIL: June 15, 2012 . ...

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Temporary Part-Time Substitute - Southington Library & Museum

<strong>Temporary Part-Time Substitute</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Southington Library & Museum</strong></span> is seeking an energetic person to work as a temporary substitute during a staff member’s maternity leave. The position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science as well as experience in planning and presenting programs for children ranging in age from toddler to tween. The position will be for 8 to 10 hours per week for 8 weeks beginning on or around July 16th and pays $23.85 per hour. Applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule including Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and afternoons. Send a cover letter and resume to Susan Smayda, Executive Director of Southington Library, <a href="mailto:smaydas@southington.org">smaydas@southington.org</a>.

Temporary Part-Time Substitute - Southington Library & Museum

Temporary Part-Time Substitute - Southington Library & Museum is seeking an energetic person to work as a temporary substitute during ...

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Manager of Young Minds (Department Head) - New Haven Free Public Library

<strong>Manager of Young Minds</strong> (Department Head) - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>New Haven Free Public Library</strong></span>. Department: Public Services. Reports to: Young Minds Administrator. Purpose: This position is responsible for the supervision and administration of the New Haven Free Public Library’s Young Minds Department. The position provides strategic direction, budget collection oversight, program coordination and supervision of selected staff. It works closely with other administrator positions to ensure all tactical and operational objectives of the Young Minds deaprtment are met. Main Job Responsibilities: 1. Serves as a member of the Management Team. Works closely with other managerial leaders ensuring that the number one priority of the organization is crafting an exceptional customer experience. 2. Works to strengthen connections with the New Haven Public Schools and is designated the liaison to community groups for the Young Minds Department. 3. Investigates external grant opportunities to enhance Young Minds programmatic efforts. 4. Provides leadership, development and supervision of Young Minds staff throughout the department. Responsibilities include coaching, training and managing. 5. Coordinates high level strategic planning for the department. 6. Attends state and national conferences to represent the organization and shares information with library staff. 7. Leads major strategic initiatives through project management. 8. Coordinates the implementation of new Young Minds services. 9. Leads and participates in systemwide task forces and committees, directs work groups, monitors assignments and their completion. 10. Performs additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Master’s of Library Science Degree from an ALA accredited institution of higher learning. 2. 3-5 years progressively more responsible experience working with public services. 3. Demonstrated prior leadership and management experience. 4. Knowledge of information technologies and web services. 5. Skilled in outcome measurements and rubrics. 6. Ability to develop training programs and train staff. 7. Easily can establish and maintain system-wide collaborations with community partners. Highly Preferred Qualifications: 1. Persons who speak Spanish or other foreign languages are strongly encouraged to apply. 2. Ability to set clear objectives and measure and monitor processes. 3. Future oriented. 4. Understands the principles of project management. 5. Knows how businesses work, especially libraries. 6. Is a proven problem solver. Computer and Technology Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Intranet, Internet (<a href="http://www.nhfpl.org/" target="_blank">www.nhfpl.org</a>), ILS, IFAS. To apply for this position, please go to: <a href="http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/HumanResources/CityJobPostings.asp" target="_blank">http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/HumanResources/CityJobPostings.asp</a>. Position is listed as Supervising Librarian.

Manager of Young Minds (Department Head) - New Haven Free Public Library

Manager of Young Minds (Department Head) - New Haven Free Public Library . Department: Public Services. Reports to: Young Minds Administ...

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Young Minds Librarian - New Haven Free Public Library

<strong>Young Minds Librarian</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>New Haven Free Public Library</strong></span>. Department: Public Services. Reports to: Manager of Young Minds. Purpose: The Young Minds Librarian will develop and coordinate programs and provide professional-level support to the Manager of Young Minds in a variety of key functional areas. Responsibilities may include evaluating programming performance, planning schedules and outreach, compiling reading lists, assists in study-oriented activities, develops children’s reading interests and facilitates class visits. Main Job Responsibilities: 1. Creates innovative and educational Young Minds programs for ages 0-13. 2. Works to support the strengthening of connections with the New Haven Public Schools. 3. Participates in grant writing initiatives to enhance Young Minds programmatic efforts. 4. Provides in-depth readers’ advisory services for Young Minds customers. 5. Possesses a deep knowledge of children's literature and collection development methods. 6. Demonstrated ability to provide exemplary internal and external customer service. 7. Contributes to the management of the library's youth collections. 8. Cooperates as a team member with all library staff in performing any professional or nonprofessional duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations. 9. Performs additional duties as assigned. 10. Uses extensive knowledge of current trends in library service to children to a high degree. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Master’s of Library Science Degree from an ALA accredited institution of higher learning. 2. Professional experience in working with children. 3. Demonstrated prior leadership and management experience. 4. Knowledge of information technologies and web services. 5. Skilled in outcome measurements and rubrics. 6. Ability to develop training programs and train staff. 7. Easily can establish and maintain system-wide collaborations with community partners. Highly Preferred Qualifications: 1. Persons who speak Spanish or other foreign languages are strongly encouraged to apply. 2. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with children and caregivers and deal tactfully with the public. 3. Be self-motivated and able to exercise initiative and independent judgment. 4. Understands the principles of project management. 5. Knows how businesses work, especially libraries. 6. Fosters a creative work environment and knows when to put energies behind the ideas of others. Computer and Technology Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Intranet, Internet (<a href="http://www.nhfpl.org/" target="_blank">www.nhfpl.org</a>), ILS, IFAS. To apply for this position, please go to: <a href="http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/HumanResources/CityJobPostings.asp" target="_blank">http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/HumanResources/CityJobPostings.asp</a>. Position is listed as Librarian II. Deadline: <span style="color: red;">June 15, 2012</span>.

Young Minds Librarian - New Haven Free Public Library

Young Minds Librarian - New Haven Free Public Library . Department: Public Services. Reports to: Manager of Young Minds. Purpose: The You...

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Elementary/Middle School Library Media Specialist - Bolton Public Schools

<strong>Elementary/Middle School Library Media Specialist</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Bolton Public Schools</strong></span>. Bolton Center School is accepting applications for a qualified Library Media Specialist for the 2012-2013 school year. Experience working with elementary and middle school students; strong background in an automated library environment including proficiency with digital resources; knowledge in the area of children’s literature. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: instructing students in information and technology literacy, providing leadership in the integration of technology with instruction, collaborating with classroom teachers in planning, implementing and assessing instruction, evaluating and selecting resources for the library media center. Should hold or be eligible for CT Library Media Specialist Certificate. Competitive salary and benefits. Qualified candidates should submit an online application at <a href="http://www.boltonpublicschools.com/" target="_blank">boltonpublicschools.com</a>. Deadline: <span style="color: red;">June 15, 2012</span>. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elementary/Middle School Library Media Specialist - Bolton Public Schools

Elementary/Middle School Library Media Specialist - Bolton Public Schools . Bolton Center School is accepting applications for a qualified...

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University Assistant, Access Services, Evening-Weekend - Eastern Connecticut State University

<strong>University Assistant, Access Services, Evening-Weekend</strong> - J. Eugene Smith Library, <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Eastern Connecticut State University</strong></span>. (This is a temporary, part-time position; may be renewed at University discretion.) This University Assistant position is contracted to provide Access Services Desk coverage per semester or session up to 19 hours per week including nights and weekends. The exact schedule will be established by the Head of Public Services in coordination with the schedules of other University Assistants. Under the direction of the Access Services Librarian (circulation, reserve, interlibrary loan) or other full time Access Services staff members, the University Assistant will help to: Supervise the operations of the Access Services desk; monitor the Library building; perform routine maintenance of public copiers; perform routine maintenance of public printers; perform other duties as assigned by the Access Services Librarian, the Head of Public Services or the Library Director. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The University Assistant must be able to: provide effective library services to students, faculty, staff and the general public; perform public services work with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff members, and community library users; work under stress, with courtesy, calmness and good judgment; work in a team environment with other library staff, as well as independently in an emergency staffing situation; work with the Library’s ILS and personal computer software to perform assigned functions; perform detailed work accurately; work evenings and weekends with great dependability. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A preferred applicant for Access Services University Assistant would have one or more of the following: a bachelor’s degree, experience with library automated circulation systems, experience supervising student or part time employees, and/or work experience in an academic setting. Salary $15.00 per hour, no benefits. Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, resume and three recent letters of reference to: Mrs. Patricia S. Banach, Director of Library Services, J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Eastern is an AA/EEO employer. Women, members of protected classes and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full job description see <a href="http://www.easternct.edu/humanresources/parttime.html" target="_blank">http://www.easternct.edu/humanresources/parttime.html</a>.

University Assistant, Access Services, Evening-Weekend - Eastern Connecticut State University

University Assistant, Access Services, Evening-Weekend - J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University . (This is a tempor...

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Circulation Assistants - Naugatuck Valley Community College

<strong>Circulation Assistants</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Naugatuck Valley Community College Library</strong></span> in Waterbury, CT seeks two temporary, part-time Circulation Assistants (12.5 hours weekly) for the Fall semester, 2012, with the possibility of extending through Spring 2013. The first position includes Monday hours until 8:00 pm; the second position includes Wednesday and Thursday hours until 6:00 pm; both positions include two Sundays/month (10am – 2pm). Duties include library assistance at the circulation desk with students, faculty/staff, and the general public. We will interview friendly, outgoing individuals with exceptional customer service and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. An Associate's Degree is required; library experience using a computerized integrated library system, and familiarity with the MS Office Suite is preferred. Salary: $21.54/hour, starting in late August. Please email a resume to Elaine Milnor, Circulation Supervisor, NVCC at <a href="mailto:emilnor@nvcc.commnet.edu">emilnor@nvcc.commnet.edu</a> by <span style="color: red;">June 22, 2012</span>.

Circulation Assistants - Naugatuck Valley Community College

Circulation Assistants - Naugatuck Valley Community College Library in Waterbury, CT seeks two temporary, part-time Circulation Assistants...

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Access Services Librarian - Connecticut College

<strong>Access Services Librarian</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Connecticut College</strong></span>, a highly selective private liberal arts college, located in the historic seaport of New London, seeks an Access Services Librarian to oversee the work of circulation, reserves, and CTW/interlibrary loan. S/he will play an integral role and have primary responsibility for leading, planning, managing and evaluating Access Services, its staff and student assistants, and will participate in the provision of library resources and services to the college community. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: manage online circulation and reserves functions using the library's integrated library system; develop policies and procedures for the circulation of library materials; oversee physical facilities, security, equipment maintenance and management of collections; supervise 5 staff members along with hiring, training and supervising a student work force of 40-50; develop and implement circulation and reserve policies and procedures; generate reports; oversee management and planning of stacks and public spaces along with overall facility and equipment maintenance; liaison to campus safety and the on-site Café which located in the Library; actively participate on committees, team meetings and search committees; participate in the reference and research activities of the library, and act as liaison to one academic department; additional duties as assigned or necessary. ALA-accredited Master's degree in library or information studies and 2-3 years of supervisory and management experience required; excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build and sustain key relationships with management, faculty, students and staff. Thorough applicant credentialing, including criminal records check will be conducted on the selected applicant. Forward resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references to <a href="mailto:humanresources@conncoll.edu">humanresources@conncoll.edu</a> (include full name and ACCESS in the subject line). Accepting applications until 5:00 pm on <span style="color: red;">June 15, 2012</span>. AA/EOE.

Access Services Librarian - Connecticut College

Access Services Librarian - Connecticut College , a highly selective private liberal arts college, located in the historic seaport of New...

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A New Workflow for Me: Ipad, Keyboard, iPhone

This morning, I couldn't find my PC for a bit, but I wasn't really worried because I have a new workflow. Oh, but I sat down to work the "new way" (See the picture below) and I saw my PC underneath a book on the end table by the couch where I'd left it four days a go. So I booted it up to send out one webinar invoice from <a class="zem_slink" href="http://quickbooks.intuit.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="QuickBooks">Quickbooks</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/115916382183421477315/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCNPCp6bK0YDF6gE#5744937988041009778"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGthPZY6W2imWi-hGnW1yzaqWdFy3UuCfcsgqANnw9MWG5jbC0ArgRWbE34MEJcCzF0LjUOGVpo2xXNbyr8JOm7OLm6HyDw1Nn5HYcTe-c7dhH5Rtb3S7yoxF6DSq2cA7s9nwl92pCrB0w/s288/0.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="281" /></a></center><br /><h3>10 minutes later...</h3>That was 10 minutes a go, the machine is downloading updates and not responding, so I decided to snap a picture with my iphone of what it was doing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/115916382183421477315/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCNPCp6bK0YDF6gE#5744938003136192738"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TFNoCozWy82PQw8n78H1YR8aktkg4ZdSI5cs1Bpt5BhyphenhyphenGENZ6O3oPa_wZxIqZmUfkSKV_YBOb3VGTVC4xw3TN0Zzx3OuRrJE4IiOjg2JWQTjqpD327xF8kTBm03U347lM6iQAQM2PphR/s288/1.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="281" /></a></center><br />Since, I'm typing this post on my ipad, I clicked to get the photos which sync on icCoud. It usually works, but today it didn't, so I just went into dropbox to upload the pictures.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/115916382183421477315/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCNPCp6bK0YDF6gE#5744938024484699842"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjVQ9tmmFZPkV-ziysYAhpmRKNsLLkBxDUqZQTfkTFqPry1ghuEcxOUW12WAYYGWSRG7l2al4qDyuME03O0UJ3FtKcNfX4_KizucE10HISMPeqiRnmUJqsBU1vlLTdlmXphHST2JKHEbG/s288/2.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="187" /></a></center><br /><br />Then, I went into <a href="http://www.dropbox.com/">Dropbox</a> on my ipad and downloaded those same photos.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/115916382183421477315/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCNPCp6bK0YDF6gE#5744938040127089858"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Wf5ZyfTKIm4y62nBFUy7OEwJ8uhhHTAMZDMT2yOytoSicH0CVPZwCwGBOzztQxEIvXI1gpQ-5mn1CU9NxwjvhWVAQB78CUE49VqHM-6VWXxZQqJVBTcrC9OtDV6M1Z0M8JYhYnpxFcar/s288/3.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="281" /></a></center><br /><h3>1 minute later...</h3>Now, I have the photos I need as taken on my camera in my blog post and I'm still able to type comfortably.<br /><br /><h3>What did I use to do this?</h3>The top picture I showed was my ipad and the Kensington keyboard (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054L7FVW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=httpwwwbrighc-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0054L7FVW" id="static_txt_preview" style="background-color: white; color: #e47911; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Kensington Apple iPad 2 KeyFolio Pro Performance Case</a>) my husband, Kip, gave me for Mother's Day. This keyboard makes my iPad feel like a PC. I don't use the mouse because I use my fingers and the screen rotates either way for those apps like <a href="http://www.vickidavis.me/">Tumblr </a>and <a href="http://www.bufferapp.com/">Buffer </a>that don't have a good version for the iPad that swaps from portrait to landscape.<br /><br />The form factor of my computing has changed. Meanwhile, I am ready to interact with my TV, and, as I mentioned on my blog last week, the best interface for doing that is the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.xbox.com/kinect/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Kinect">Kinect</a> Operating system on my son's Xbox 360. <br /><br /><h3>1 hour later...</h3>Finally, I had to just force my PC to shut down because there was nothing I could do-- it looks like it was updating another Windows Update. Even though I keep my computer updated, when one of those comes down the pipe, I can pretty much interrupt what I'm doing. The way I update my iPad just makes so much more sense - I see the note that it wants an update, and I do it when there is time.<br /><br />I write this blog post in the flow of working to make a point that my workflow has changed dramatically. Now, if I have something I HAVE to do on a PC, I tend to use <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.splashtop.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Splashtop">Splashtop</a> streamer to remote into the PC and do whatever I have to do. I've been pondering getting a Mac and may still do it at some point, but at least 85% of what I want to do can be done right here on my ipad. The form factor of this keyboard makes it so much like a regular keyboard that the pesky typos that happen when I type on the ipad screen are not as frequent. <br /><br /><h3>Traveling is more productive</h3>Yesterday, coming home in the car from church, I turned on my iPhone's hot spot, connected my ipad, and used the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.powerschool.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="PowerSchool">PowerTeacher</a> app to update grades and respond to emails. <br /><br /><h3>The keyboard makes the difference.</h3>I think it is a combination of having an iPhone, iPad, and a drop dead incredible keyboard that makes this work for me. (As well as some awesome apps.) I can't stress enough the keyboard part. This is my third keyboard. The first keyboard was too small for my hands and had the apostrophe in the wrong place, the second keyboard wasn't firm enough to have in my lap.<br /><br /><h3>2 days later...</h3>Update. I finished this post on my PC in the office because the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Zemanta">Zemanta</a> plug in I use is just too easy and too powerful. I draft most of my posts now on my ipad and then polish up here in a few minutes.<br /><br />Now, you have a post and a glimpse into the workflow of a fellow blogger. Hope the "over the shoulder" helps you see if you can improve your own productivity.<br /><br /><br />Posted using <a class="zem_slink" href="http://blogpress.coollittlethings.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="BlogPress">BlogPress</a> from my iPad<br /> <div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_c.png?x-id=f930cc07-4485-49ea-9447-43b6e7e35158" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>

productivity A New Workflow for Me: Ipad, Keyboard, iPhone

This morning, I couldn't find my PC for a bit, but I wasn't really worried because I have a new workflow. Oh, but I sat down to work...

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What Gratitude May Come

On Fridays we have "fun" in my eighth grade keyboarding class which right now means that I'm introducing them to the future of technology and giving some thought provoking predictions along with videos for the next few years. We were talking about <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/23/technology/google-glasses-will-be-powered-by-android.html" target="_blank">Google glasses</a> and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_reality" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Augmented reality">augmented reality</a>.<br /><br />I had forgotten that the seniors were over to the side working on their term papers, when one spoke up and said,<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">"Mrs. Vicki, I made a film two years a go about Google glasses, I predicted them."</blockquote><br />And rightly so, he did.<br /><br /><object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rr8LIJOnk2Q?version=3&hl=en_US"> </param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> </param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> </param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rr8LIJOnk2Q?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr8LIJOnk2Q" target="_blank">This video</a> was created for the <a href="http://netgened2010.flatclassroomproject.org/" target="_blank">NetGenEd project</a> two years a go.<br /><br />He worked very hard to predict what augmented reality would look like and I'm shocked to see how close I think he came.<br /><br />This fits with an email that I received just last night from a student I taught five years a go.<br /><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">As a Telecommunications major at ******* many of my courses overlap the many lessons I once had in your class. In my Media and Technology class we examine emerging trends and future developments in the technological side of communications.I laugh to think of these as emerging trends when they include such things as the power of blogs, wikis, and other features of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Web 2.0">Web 2.0</a> that you taught to me nearly 5 years ago. So firstly, thank you for truly functioning on the cutting edge... Please stay ahead of the curve. </blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">Additionally, in my Media Production class, my professor asked who was adept at using Excel. I was shocked when only myself and another raised our hands. He looked at us, unimpressed, and said you two will get internships. It's funny to see how many people have never used excel and how important it is, when, to a student at Westwood, these skills were standard and even trivialized in the back of my mind by how often and thoroughly we used them.  </blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">I just wanted to thank you. It's hard for a high school kid to appreciate the gravity of what you teach.... </blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">I hope your students take this to heart much more than I did at their age because if they do, they too will be lightyears ahead of the curve.</blockquote><br /><br />What this student didn't know is that just yesterday after school I was asking myself hard questions. Things like:<br /><br /><ul><li>Am I pushing kids too hard? </li><li>Is it worth all the headache and struggle to sometimes do this sort of thing?</li><li>Does it really matter at all?</li></ul><div>We all ask these questions. We wonder why we teach or if we should teach at all.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you've heard me speak, one thing I always say is that<br /><br /><b>it is not whether a child thanks you today - if you're an excellent teacher, usually, they won't. </b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>It is whether they thank you in five years when they are in college.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Those words came back to me like the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Past" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Ghost of Christmas Past">Ghost of Christmas past</a> came to Scrooge to convince me that it is worth pushing and doing and struggling. It is worth it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Teaching is a noble calling. I don't want to leave the classroom or my school or do anything else.<br /><br />Doubts  are just that. Doubts. Emotions can deceive me. It doesn't help that I was Friday afternoon tired by Wednesday afternoon of this week.<br /><br />I have to forgo the thank you today knowing that it will come one day if I do my job, work hard, and be a visionary for my students who can't really see past their own hormones right now.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can do this, friends. Be a teacher. It is a noble calling. Anyone who works with students who are often ungrateful, unappreciative and don't want to do anything... hold your standard high and work hard. They WILL thank you one day.</div><br /><i>This was written during the school year in May but I was so busy, I didn't have time to proof it. 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Inspiration Teaching What Gratitude May Come

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Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 06/07/2012

<ul class="diigo-linkroll"> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://mashable.com/2012/06/05/the-internet-changes-tomorrow/">The Internet Changes Wednesday, But Most People Won't Notice</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Most of you probably didn't notice the "single largest upgrade in Internet history" but if your Internet company doesn't fully support the new IPv6 protocol, your Internet may have slowed down. This allows the Internet to have more numbers available and is also something that local network administrators will have to deal with on their networks. Here's the Mashable article that explains the transition for those who want to know.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/ipv6">ipv6</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/Internet">Internet</a></p> </li> </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 06/07/2012

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Teach This! Teaching with lesson plans and ideas that rock #teaching 06/06/2012

<ul class="diigo-linkroll"> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://21centuryedtech.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/9-amazing-word-cloud-generators-for-the-classroom-word-clouds-in-education-series-part-3/">9 Amazing Word Cloud Generators For The Classroom …Word Clouds in Education Series: Part 3 | 21 st Century Educational Technology and Learning</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">If you use wordclouds to help extract meaning on a topic before beginning, (try pasting the Gettysburg address into one) then these 9 word cloud generators will be of use to you.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/engchat">engchat</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/literature">literature</a></p> </li> </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Teach This! Teaching with lesson plans and ideas that rock #teaching 06/06/2012

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Edu app news: apps, ebooks, and sites for your classroom #mlearning 06/06/2012

<ul class="diigo-linkroll"> <li> <p class="diigo-link"> <a href="http://getpocket.com">Pocket (Formerly Read It Later)</a> </p> <p class="diigo-description">Not sure how I missed the April announcement that Read it Later has been rebranded as Pocket but I kept seeing "pocket" in my RSS readers, Zite, etc. and got curious. Pocket (theh competitor to instapaper) allows you to save websites you see on your mobile device to read later like a magazine on devices like your ipad, droid device, kindle fire, or even your web browser (if you read on your laptop still.) I've seen many use this on their laptop and send it to Pocket or Instapaper to read on their ipad later.</p> <p class="diigo-tags"> <span>tags:</span> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/productivity">productivity</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/eduapp">eduapp</a> <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/edapp">edapp</a></p> </li> </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Edu app news: apps, ebooks, and sites for your classroom #mlearning 06/06/2012

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Microprocessor | controller board | motion control) (#107900)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Position:</span></b></span><span lang="en-us"> <span style="font-family: Arial;">Senior Electrical Design Engineer </span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Location:</span></b></span><span lang="en-us"> <span style="font-family: Arial;">Milpitas, CA.</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Position:</span></b></span><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> Full time</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><br /></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Job Description:</span></b></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Surfscan-ADE division of KLA-Tencor is an industry leading supplier of wafer inspection and metrology systems. Wafer suppliers and device manufacturers worldwide rely on our measurement and inspection systems to certify and ensure the highest quality bare silicon substrates. Semiconductor device yields begin with the bare wafer, and our leading technology provides early insight into surface defect, shape, flatness and nanotopography of these advanced 300mm substrates. Our optical inspection and metrology tools will support the next several generations of wafer and IC manufacturing.</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Surfscan-ADE division is looking for an Electrical Engineer to work within a world-class engineering team to develop the next generation of wafer metrology products. </span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><br /></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Roles and Responsibilities:</span></b></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Job duties and responsibilities include but not limit to; </span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">work with system engineers to define electrical system/subsystem design specifications</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">design electrical interlock, power distribution, and control systems for semiconductor metrology instruments</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">design computer and data acquisition systems to interface with cameras</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">manage external vendor or contractors to deliver subsystems that meet design specification and reliability</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">integrate and test subsystems</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">design diagnostic tools/fixtures for manufacturing and field services</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">provide escalation support as needed</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><br /></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Working experience in thermal control, motion control systems and PLC programming are highly desirable</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Strong diagnostic skills and capable of resolving electrical noise, grounding, and signal integrity issues</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Experience in electrical interlock and power distribution system design preferred</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Experience in design and implementation of PCBs, A/D and I/O boards and microprocessors</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Familiarity with frame grabbers, CCD, cap gage</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Familiar with C/C++ and knowledge of Ethernet and TCP/IP protocol</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Experience in safety and electrical regulatory compliance</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Team player with good writing and verbal communication skills.</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Experience in semiconductor equipment industry or medical equipment industry is preferred</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">BS or MS. in electrical engineering or equivalent field with 5-10+ years experience</span></span></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"></span></div><div dir="LTR"><br /></div><div dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Please forward your resumes to</span></span><span lang="en-us"><b> <span style="font-family: Arial;">abhinav.rajkumar@kla-tencor.com</span></b></span></div></div>

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Microprocessor | controller board | motion control) (#107900)

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Everyday Cinnamon French Toast

I will never make French toast another way again.  I thought this was a totally genius way to make the popular breakfast dish!  The star ingredient is whole grain cinnamon swirl bread.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgR5Mes5-qloREpVKVnEhXdRplCbQQ3kJqjPzqOoo8mibpNdjy3xpIoXvk7C7hiS02BUMBqqBofbXQBV1ob2K1E6lvK2unWpS3uUDkO-zxJ7SwwcFQYeNyvZtKXezyB0hRZPVm5ustck/s1600/cinnamon+bread+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgR5Mes5-qloREpVKVnEhXdRplCbQQ3kJqjPzqOoo8mibpNdjy3xpIoXvk7C7hiS02BUMBqqBofbXQBV1ob2K1E6lvK2unWpS3uUDkO-zxJ7SwwcFQYeNyvZtKXezyB0hRZPVm5ustck/s400/cinnamon+bread+001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />The recipe is a slight adaptation from the Eat What You Love cookbook (probably one of my favorite cookbooks ever - can't wait to pick up Eat More of What You Love!).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctzzzglrVr3L_BpnAGVQDABQHvINAoMH8kWL7JSlofL9RhYeMtmj_xYwNH4Y7qHATaf4GGREd-_qVhVTc0E7jSeh8g3Fg7BvL-zUBdGKvdnlQx4UjicyLpeD6rwrNJA6ZHXZzKx5tud8/s1600/eatwhatyoulove.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctzzzglrVr3L_BpnAGVQDABQHvINAoMH8kWL7JSlofL9RhYeMtmj_xYwNH4Y7qHATaf4GGREd-_qVhVTc0E7jSeh8g3Fg7BvL-zUBdGKvdnlQx4UjicyLpeD6rwrNJA6ZHXZzKx5tud8/s320/eatwhatyoulove.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />This French toast offers plenty of rich, delicious cinnamon flavor, thanks to the bread already being infused with the cinnamon!  I made 4 servings of this and froze them for the work week.  Afterward, I nuked them for about 1 min 30 seconds and they were perfectly warm.  I also ate mine with 1/8 cup of light butter-flavored syrup. <br /><br />Pepperidge Farms has a cinnamon swirl bread as well as a whole grain cinnamon raisin swirl bread.  I believe both calculates the same PointsPlus-wise.  I used the latter and I loved it! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCIRWQe6SNIbWJh4BcwCSx_Hbpr8QLKBwJQ3CsBGzMZywk1TjR4KdxVXQ_CGwNKHAcpv9wr1gU010HZMwbwY280xYlRwdyQ5e3crgKAasvtMIW93NxnaX6adv2bDcRaRIyCJup_H01wA/s1600/cinn+swirl+bread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCIRWQe6SNIbWJh4BcwCSx_Hbpr8QLKBwJQ3CsBGzMZywk1TjR4KdxVXQ_CGwNKHAcpv9wr1gU010HZMwbwY280xYlRwdyQ5e3crgKAasvtMIW93NxnaX6adv2bDcRaRIyCJup_H01wA/s320/cinn+swirl+bread.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><br /> For 6 PointsPlus, you get two slices of the bread for breakfast.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6bql7d55OsPlYsEjPFlvnphBVQ6mCI4aUjyivf_baYd6Xz5-BHmZvP-Y9cS4p5ooMOXBbrviOrc8MjhAwymM24V4WvqFzmauvccqfZQPETFoVECJC2ciRsYcddm4ukLjlZmq6oh7JUU/s1600/cinnamon+bread+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6bql7d55OsPlYsEjPFlvnphBVQ6mCI4aUjyivf_baYd6Xz5-BHmZvP-Y9cS4p5ooMOXBbrviOrc8MjhAwymM24V4WvqFzmauvccqfZQPETFoVECJC2ciRsYcddm4ukLjlZmq6oh7JUU/s400/cinnamon+bread+002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><b><u style="color: #351c75;">Eat What You Love: Everyday Cinnamon French Toast</u><i> </i></b><i>(6 PointsPlus)</i><b><br /></b><br /><br /><ul><li>1 egg</li><li>2 egg whites</li><li>1 cup skim milk</li><li>2 Tbsp Splenda granulated sweetener </li><li>3/4 tsp vanilla extract</li><li>8 slices Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread (I found this as Target)</li><li>1/2 tsp ground cinnamon</li></ul><br />1. Coat griddle or large skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat.<br /><br />2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the bread.  Place slices of bread into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.<br /><br />3. Place the bread onto the hot griddle/skillet and cook until the underside is golden brown.  Turn and cook until the second side is golden brown.  Serve immediately.</blockquote><b style="color: #351c75;">Do you have a star ingredient in your favorite French toast recipe?</b><br /><br /><br />

Eat What You Love Weight Watcher Recipes Everyday Cinnamon French Toast

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guest post at simple dwellings

I'm having some fun over at <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Dwellings</a> today - playing the 'If my blog was a room' game. <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/2012/06/if-my-blog-was-room-next-up-little.html" target="_blank">Head on over and check it out</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87OUuaDrFBTQ1_YCspWN2xzWVL-Av_iTR9baMg34zpyu_Qm-9yncocNN9NEDSm9ncDjq7e_YsR1Zt6_XeSRPoKcqyGPgXdyygwS4qbANWR_ed9pC4jDilffHPwiTHT9SR2dVIsV2VzdLS/s1600/Simple+Dwellings.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87OUuaDrFBTQ1_YCspWN2xzWVL-Av_iTR9baMg34zpyu_Qm-9yncocNN9NEDSm9ncDjq7e_YsR1Zt6_XeSRPoKcqyGPgXdyygwS4qbANWR_ed9pC4jDilffHPwiTHT9SR2dVIsV2VzdLS/s640/Simple+Dwellings.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />

guest post at simple dwellings

I'm having some fun over at Simply Dwellings today - playing the 'If my blog was a room' game. Head on over and check it out !

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Reading in 1st Grade - some inspirational methods

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Submitted by Fiona Beal</i></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">I always enjoy hearing about different ways of making reading meaningful to our young learners. I also enjoy hearing about how different technologies are used in school.  So today was a double bonus day for me! First of all I came across this YouTube video showing how a Finish Grade 1 teacher uses <i>smart phones</i> to teach reading. </span><br /><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?index=4&list=PLEE385BC5A0125995&hl=en_GB" width="420"></iframe><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then, I came across the insights and experiences of a teacher, who is exploring the use and benefits of Ipads for reading in First Grade. This teacher was the Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) of the year in 2009, Richard Colosi, a first grade teacher in Canandaigua, is trying to set an example about the benefits of using the newest technology in the classroom. He's hoping to share his success stories with other teachers from across the country. The quote on his website is probably true of him. “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” -<i>Alan Kay</i> </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Listen to him reporting on what he is doing.  </span><br /><br /></div><h3 style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vHJIiTzjtJU" width="420"></iframe> </h3><h3 style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">  </h3><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHJIiTzjtJU&feature=player_embedded"></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">This video of Richard in the classroom and how he explains his interest in tablets</span><br /><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="guid=qWms5YDg&isDynamicSeeking=true" height="266" overstretch="true" seamlesstabbing="true" src="http://s0.videopress.com/player.swf?v=1.03" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" wmode="direct"></embed> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Here he demonstrates how his class uses echo reading with the iPad.</span><br /><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?index=9&list=UU72fyJ5FjnuLtDM7AixVZPw&hl=en_US" width="420"></iframe><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Visit </span><span style="font-size: small;">Richard Colosi's</span><span style="font-size: small;"> YouTube site <a href="http://www.youtube.com/richardcolosimedia">http://www.youtube.com/richardcolosimedia</a></span></div></div>

Reading schools Teaching Technology integration videos Reading in 1st Grade - some inspirational methods

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really resto?

I used to be a fan of Restoration Hardware. For a long time, I had a hookup to 'Resto' and enjoyed a healthy discount. And believe me, I used it. I've gotten a number of things from them over the years - from the paint color in my living room to my old dining room table.<br /><br />But just like your senile aunt, I think <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1860366&categoryId=cat1760086" target="_blank">Restoration Hardware</a> has finally lost their marbles.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyifJzf9LVQh5R_DAHJI7gWA5EXXdVtFU1ypg8JhTMKjV8kwj2xWIYwLldaxf-EjNhlysRW7Kl6SOo8mlj3uaScwmTg4hPDSLOp6GRwnZ2pJfDfI987Pii8ymUX43oMzatA3eCCFqmahXh/s1600/product.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyifJzf9LVQh5R_DAHJI7gWA5EXXdVtFU1ypg8JhTMKjV8kwj2xWIYwLldaxf-EjNhlysRW7Kl6SOo8mlj3uaScwmTg4hPDSLOp6GRwnZ2pJfDfI987Pii8ymUX43oMzatA3eCCFqmahXh/s640/product.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It was crazy enough when Resto started making all of their furniture to fit the Jolly Green Giant, but now we have this.<br /><br />Are you kidding me?<br /><br />Not only is the 'deconstructed' part rough to the touch but I felt that fabric in the store people and it is nothing but muslin. You know, the fabric they use on Project Runway as their template...before they sew on the real fabric.<br /><br />I think this came from a dare at Restoration Hardware headquarters. At happy hour one night and they started playing the 'would people buy it' game. Crazy Herb from accounting said, "just take our existing chairs and pull the fabric off." Oh Herb!<br /><br />Save yourself $1600. If you are interested in a chair like this, I'll be happy to pull something off the side of the road for you and just rip the upholstery off.<br /><br />What do you think? Are you picking up what Restoration is throwing down? And don't let my subtle opinion influence you in any way. :)

really resto?

I used to be a fan of Restoration Hardware. For a long time, I had a hookup to 'Resto' and enjoyed a healthy discount. And believe m...

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It's Good to be a Geek

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container zemanta-img" style="float: right; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TRS-80_Model_4P_Crop_Delsener.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: clear:right;"><img alt="English: Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4P" border="0" class="zemanta-img-inserted" height="268" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/TRS-80_Model_4P_Crop_Delsener.jpg/300px-TRS-80_Model_4P_Crop_Delsener.jpg" style="border: none; font-size: 0.8em;" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption zemanta-img-attribution" style="text-align: center; width: 300px;">English: Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4P (Photo credit: <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TRS-80_Model_4P_Crop_Delsener.jpg" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>) This computer was my love, although slightly different in model from the one we had (our first computer was hooked to a cassette player.)</td></tr></tbody></table><i>I drafted this for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geek_Pride_Day">Geek Pride Day</a> on May 25,  but alas, I was helping students graduate and fighting with a hi def film that just wouldn't render. Little did I know that I was making film in higher quality than the original first <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Star-Wars-Episode-IV-A-New-Hope/60010932" rel="netflix" target="_blank" title="Star Wars">Star Wars</a> film released on May 25, 1977 that this day was established to commemorate. I wanted to share this post anyway.</i><br /><br /><h3> My love affair with computers started when I was 7 in the 70's.</h3>In the 1970's when Star Wars was being released, my Dad had me using his <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="TRS-80">Radio Shack TRS-80</a> and I fell in love with computers. By the time the computer revolution began and people started using the word "nerd" I was already one. In my tiny town of 4,000 or so, at first it bothered me, but then, I realized it was my future. Little did I know how true this would be.<br /><br />I went to Georgia Tech in the 80's because of their role in computing and fully embraced being called a "nerd" which soon turned into the word "geek." First I was in the mobile phone business in the early 90's and my geekiness meant money in my slim wallet. But now, I'm moved into one of the greatest professions on the planet: teaching. My geekiness can literally improve lives.<br /><br />Through teaching <a href="http://westwood.wikispaces.com/" target="_blank">wikis</a>, I met <a href="http://123elearning.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Julie Lindsay</a> in Bangladesh through the K12 Online conference in 2006, and we became the best of friends co-creating the <a href="http://www.flatclassroomproject.org/" target="_blank">Flat Classroom projects</a>. Before we even met, we had won the ISTE Online Learning Award for the best collaborative educational project in the world. Geekiness had again improved my life and the children I teach.<br /><br /><h3> Today</h3>Now, Julie and I both teach full time but have created networks of teachers who help students connect with each other from Kindergarten, college, and beyond - thousands of kids each semester turn to each other to learn about culture. <b>Students are the greatest textbook every written for each other. </b>Geekiness has opened the book for powerful online learning experiences between students on whom we will depend upon for the future success of our world. Their ability to work together online with integrity, discipline, and respect is a hinge upon which our future will swing.<br /><br />We've coordinated and held conferences in Doha, Qatar, Mumbai, India and Beijing China and in the next 12 months will host a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://vflatclassroom.ideationnation.net/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Flat Classroom conference">Flat Classroom conference</a> in Germany and Japan. Geekiness has helped us knit together a functioning organization with people from every continent.<br /><br />Now in my own life, I get to be a full time teacher and have published my first book  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0132610353/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=httpwwwbrighc-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0132610353" id="static_txt_preview" style="background-color: white; color: #996633; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds</a> . Because I'm a geek, I've figured out how to schedule my social media interactions on the weekend or wee hours of the morning so that during the day I can focus on my students.<br /><br />I spent time shunning the term "geek" but now I realize that my life and the life of others is being improved as we speak because I'm a geek.<br /><br />If geek means I can help students no longer stereotype each other - then bring it on.<br />If being a geek means that students can graduate from high school able to collaborate -- then let it be.<br />If being a geek also means that my family can pay off our debts and I can pay for college for my children - then it is a great blessing.<br /><br />I celebrate being a geek because being one has improved the world, the world of my students and children, and my own life.<br /><br />In today's world being a geek is an advantage and should no longer be a byword or insult. <br /><br /><h2> Geek Poetry</h2><br />I'm a geek and I don't care<br />Geeking has gotten me everywhere<br />We can't be afraid of tomorrow's skills<br />geeking today keeps you current & pays bills<br /><br />Don't let insults from those who don't understand<br />keep you from fulfilling your own life's plan.<br />I'm a geek and I do care<br />about you, your classroom, and kids everywhere.<br /><br />Geek used to be a byword for a very smart nerd<br />and I heard those taunts and heard those slurs<br />but now I know that my future echoed in my ears<br />and the blessings today are worth the past's tears.<br /><br />I'm a geek but my friends are too<br />to be successful you'll need a little geek in you<br />so, let's move past the word and up ahead<br />where being smart is OK and "geek" gives you cred.<br /><div class="zemanta-related" style="margin-top: 20px; 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It's Good to be a Geek

English: Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4P (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) This computer was my love, although slightly different in model from t...

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