I really enjoyed the video played in class today.  The speaker did a great job of using humor to discuss tough issues.  A lot of what he talked about was disturbing and serious, but you wouldn't think so from the way he gave his presentation.  I especially liked the parts where he talked about using entrepreneurship in the classroom by making students actually be entrepreneurs.  There are classes like this at a lot of LPS schools and students really enjoy them.  We need to teach children in a way that makes real concepts come to life.

I find that most of my brainstorms come in very short bursts, but when they happen, they're pretty good ideas.  I really liked my 'customer review' lesson I had to come up with.  It integrates several of the things we've been talking about in class.  The other project I have is one I actually did twice at Lincoln Southwest at my practicum.  It uses google searches for students to learn the importance of hospitality and tourism in Nebraska.  I really like it and hope I can use it more in the future.  I especially like how it works in pretty much any size group...you can use it for one, a pair, or small groups.

I was very impressed by the Google drafting program.  I really want to find ways to put it into a business class.  I used to be a teacher's aide in college for drafting programs and can see the instant benefit of this kind of program versus one that takes a long time to learn and master.

Peace Out!   Here's a sign I made from the online signmaker.....