Apr 02 2008
Easily Summarize A Word 2007 Document :: the How-To Geek
This is one of those to file under ‘helpful.’ We use Office 2007 in my school division and this little trick will certainly come in handy at times.
Apr 01 2008
The Random Thoughts of Louis Schmier
I’ll repeat something I told a colleague earlier: inspiration is far more powerful than intimidation; self-confidence, pride, enthusiasm reaps higher yields than insecurity, disbelief, and fear; aspiration will seldom occur in a hell hole of desperation; a smile is more powerful than a sneer; a tap of kindness will get you more than a slap of sarcasm; spotlighting strengths and talents is far more uplifting than focusing on weaknesses and shortcomings; fortifying a student’s self-worth will get better results than tearing down a student; and, caring is far more invigorating than not giving a damn.
Whenever I need a dose of perspective, I head over to Louis’s blog and check out one of his posts. He always seems to nail it for me, whether it is a reflection on teaching, a thought about a particular student, or a short story about a classroom episode–he has a viewpoint and points-of-view that help remind me what teaching and education are really all about.
