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Is Your Teaching Glass Half Full or Half Empty? A Back to School Metaphor

September 4th, 2007 · No Comments · General, Humor, Inspiration, Teaching, Video

The following short video is either a metaphor for how I feel on the first day of school or an image of how the students see me–I haven’t quite decided yet.

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5 Funny Teaching Videos from a Talented Young Student

August 26th, 2007 · 2 Comments · General, Humor, Teaching, Video

Sam, a talented young director, has put together a funny mini-series of original teaching videos, just what I need to help me get ready for the new school year. These comedy sketches are terrific–and too true. Students perceive more than we give them credit for. I’m no film teacher, but I think Sam’s got a [...]

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How NOT to Make a PowerPoint Presentation

August 23rd, 2007 · 1 Comment · Humor, Video

Enjoy these two videos and think about them as you sit through your next PowerPoint-driven faculty meeting or inservice:

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