Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Election Workshop, Pool Time and McDonalds

Things that went smoothly:
  • The Election Workshop last night, no tech problems!!! Yippee.
  • Completing both AM and PM workouts today in the AM.
  • Salad for lunch.

Things that didn't:

  • Why do I end workshops so early? Seriously, its like I lose steam and splutter to the end. And who puts together some of the junk out there for teachers? I have found terrible material on elections that is devoid of critical thinking, persuasive writing, or inquiry beyond on the end of your nose.
  • Do not be the late lifeguard when four tired and angry swimmers have been standing outside a locked door for 10 minutes while you do whatever it is you do in there...
  • McDonalds drive thru line was stupid long and they were out of the dressing I wanted. Plus I ordered fried and ate a donut after.

Social Studies is probably the smoothest part of it all. I'm multi-tasking more than I like to, but it seems to be getting done. On the agenda for the next couple of weeks are the E2020 Training (tonight), Bd of Ed meeting (tonight), curriculum editing (wednesday), the Social Studies Council Meeting (thursday), the elementary Election Workshop monday) and a revamp of the MISD Social Studies Web Page. Oh, and the Power Standards thing. That's in the works too.

Go visit www.michiganhistoryed.org to find the Electoral College Prediction Contest. I know you want to win!! Cause you're a dork like me.