Friday was a holiday, and also a day to let the medicines free everyone from the scourge of illness. We had a fun weekend and now it is back to the learning mines.
Monthly Archives: November 2011
A Sad Update…
http://apexhunter.posterous.com/help-me-help-others-fight-cancer
Nelda Soben passed away today after a long fight against cancer. She is survived by her husbad, two daughters, and son. We will always remember her and the love she shared with us. May she rest in peace.
Oh Snap!
Illness has taken another school day from us. Now, fire up the DVD player and keep that OJ coming!
Day 53: Pretending
Someone wasn’t exactly thrilled to be back at school. Especially since that someone’s sister was still home sick.
No School Today
Rough night for both kids, and their parents, so the boy is staying home to cuddle with his momma. Wish I could too.
Day 52: Fall Back
Yeah, Dad, I’m glad you’ve got “good light” for your little photo project. Now, can we go inside and learn something? Please?
Day 51: Dude, Seriously?
It is cold out there today.
Day 50: The Dark Side
CodeNow: Teaching Programming, Narrowing the Digital Divide
CodeNow uses tools like Scratch, Hackety Hack, and Lego Mindstorms. CodeNow is also working on curriculum that students can undertake on their own (this was part of what the team worked on during Startup Weekend EDU) ??? but one that keeps them in contact with their peers and mentors. Cool.
When being an ???expert??? is harmful
This cartoon is not especially funny. The article it is included with is helpful and you’d likely not regret reading it.