So you know it's coming....and you know that it's going to take hours....BUT you also know that if it's good enough to read there is probably a movie :)
Now I'm not advocating cutting corners, because the film/ TV show is NOT the text, but I do encourage having multiple experiences with information in order to have time to reflect and question. So with that said I have some really cheesy 80s TV shows and movies that introduced me to some of the Grimm Fairy Tales. So some of these are kiddie-fied, but some aren't. Some nail that uncomfortable feel which as a kid went right over my head. Some of these are on Hulu some are on Netflix
Free Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theater
The Story Teller
unfinished post
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Comedy Poll
You know you wanna!
Our 3 choice comedies are Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, and As you Like it!
Our 3 choice comedies are Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, and As you Like it!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
About discussion
So I read your evaluations :) One person nuked me with a 75-ouch, but my Fu nourishes me and makes me want to improve!
Several comments and questions were brought up when you guys were asked to comment on the functionality of discussion; I'd like to address some of these here on the e-mail.
Most people said seminar worked for them, but I know it's not working for everyone.
Some people said that discussion had to be at least 40 minutes. I'm inclined to agree. There have been occasions were we had to push discussion back because someone was presenting. With this in mind, please try to keep your presentations to about 10-15 minutes.
Some people said that they dislike grading others--yeah how do you think I feel? I do the peer evaluation so you as a leader can get a feel for what needs to be done in a position of power. Very soon you'll have to present and lead people in the real world, and wouldn't you rather people spoke up now then in 4 years when you're at your job? No one like being the person discussed over the copier :P
Some people said that they needed some in class analysis of poems. They stated that at home they felt lost so even though they understood some things in discussion they couldn't find these things alone. Together we must figure out how to help these people. I have a few ideas, but any input would rock.
Many people commented on my silence during discussion as a negative. Please, let me explain. I, personally, hate being told what to do or what to think. I enjoy the journey to discovery. I realized this when I was in high school, and I had to sit through people telling me what things meant and disagreeing the entire time. On another note, I also am trained in this area and, to some, I sound like an authority. Trust me, there will never really be just one answer, and I don't want my personal or professional opinion to stop you guys from looking for an answer. Lastly, I've been told I have a domineering personality--I.E. I shut down people hard without meaning to.
I don't want that to happen, but in order to keep discussion alive, how about I ask more questions? Sound good? Also some people want me to chime in about author info, but then I'll kill the leaders :( On another note, for every 3-5 student lead discussions there will be one instructor lead--we share the work around here!
Some people said that they didn't want just a few people to dominate. Yeah....yeah I could see that. OKay, look there are about 5 of you I need to pull aside and make you a person who only gets to ask questions for a few seminars. IF you need help ask Taylor M--she always questions at the right time in the right way--it must be HER FU! As for my quiet people come on guys, we're all fumbling in the dark with these poems sometimes. If you want to feel better, talk to Mack and Cheese she can tell you about the importance of trees in Wyatt poetry. She's one of the smartest cookies in the box, but even she makes mistakes! So come on play with us and train!
Some people stated that they felt that it was hard for them to go as deep as others. Don't be afraid! Sometimes we need people to just come up with a translation into plain English! You're that person! Please help us! Especially if you're our quiet person who got it when we started talking :)
Also according to several people the Wyatt poems were the hardest--go figure. Well, Kudos to Lady Flash and The Object of CC's affection!
With all that said, guys we're a community. So the ninja village has to unify and help each other out. Don't be afraid to ask for help and don't be afraid to offer it either. Also, for personality difference, anger is not the road! You may hate that ninja's mask, but you know their Fu is strong--learn from them.
Good Night, little ninjas see you Wednesday and Keep Calm and Carry On!
KHdz
Monday, August 29, 2011
Heads up: Allusion Megamix
Many of you have been asking what's the next step here. What are doing next? I can't tell you just yet, but here is some of the stuff we've just done.
Projects with author research, Poetry terminology, poetry analysis, 16th century perspective, presentations :) Hmm so by the way 16th century and poetry vocabulary quiz the 16th sound good? Tone vocabulary quiz the week after that maybe....
Soon there will be rewriting and in that there will be discussion of senior essays. Also we'll be getting into our allusion megamix--which will make your kungfu backpacks so heavy you'll need even more will power just to carry it :) The allusion megamix is something like a scavenger hunt. I look forward to it because like your author research it becomes this game of hide and seek with information and people.
For those of you eager to know, you will need to be like the Renaissance Courier. Informed on not only Christianity but also Mythology and Folklore. You will know so much crap by the time we're done it'll boggle everyone's mine :) You'll be like a quality wikipedia with feet.
The Allusion Megamix will probably run parallel to Othello. so double duty my loves--but by that point you won't be presenting :D It'll be a nice change of pace. I look forward to it so much. I may give it to you in pieces.
Also for those of you who feel I haven't been doing a lot of "teaching" it's honestly because you guys are intelligent and can figure things out alone with a little push in the right direction. I mean Mack and Cheese proved that her Fu was killer today. Also I think you guys had a better time hearing it from her than me lecturing. Trust me, you guys are the authority, I'm just here to keep the authority in the realm of rhyme and reason :) If any of you need to talk to me after school, I'll be in the media center from 3-3:30 and then I'll be in my tin can on Thursday.
Projects with author research, Poetry terminology, poetry analysis, 16th century perspective, presentations :) Hmm so by the way 16th century and poetry vocabulary quiz the 16th sound good? Tone vocabulary quiz the week after that maybe....
Soon there will be rewriting and in that there will be discussion of senior essays. Also we'll be getting into our allusion megamix--which will make your kungfu backpacks so heavy you'll need even more will power just to carry it :) The allusion megamix is something like a scavenger hunt. I look forward to it because like your author research it becomes this game of hide and seek with information and people.
For those of you eager to know, you will need to be like the Renaissance Courier. Informed on not only Christianity but also Mythology and Folklore. You will know so much crap by the time we're done it'll boggle everyone's mine :) You'll be like a quality wikipedia with feet.
The Allusion Megamix will probably run parallel to Othello. so double duty my loves--but by that point you won't be presenting :D It'll be a nice change of pace. I look forward to it so much. I may give it to you in pieces.
Also for those of you who feel I haven't been doing a lot of "teaching" it's honestly because you guys are intelligent and can figure things out alone with a little push in the right direction. I mean Mack and Cheese proved that her Fu was killer today. Also I think you guys had a better time hearing it from her than me lecturing. Trust me, you guys are the authority, I'm just here to keep the authority in the realm of rhyme and reason :) If any of you need to talk to me after school, I'll be in the media center from 3-3:30 and then I'll be in my tin can on Thursday.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Free Technology You May Need
Microsoft Word Alternatives
First of all we need to address the lack of Microsoft Word on everyone's computer.
Now there are a lot of programs that are free that can replaced it, and I've tested a few. One that most people like is Open Office. I wasn't wild about it ( because it was more like word pad and not word) but some people swear by it. Jarte is also similar to word pad, but I believe it may let you save things as word documents. Other alternatives include Abiword and Qjot. I haven't tested the last three so I can't speak to their functionality.
Now, of course, there is always out happy little GoogleDocs which I like because it's automatically accessible anywhere. Another web based word processor, that works with your google log in, is ThinkFree. I haven't tested this one, but some people like it better than Google Docs.
Flash Drive Alternatives
First, of course I advocate google because it's more likely to be stable than other places. You COULD make a google site page and upload your files there like I do assignments. That aside we have synergy at school, but that one isn't always functioning. Now other things you can use might be Drop Box. I'm currently testing that one this week. So far it's pretty comfortable and also you can link more than one computer and a mobile device. On the internet "cloud based" or server based uploading is really taking off, While 5-10 years ago, Hernandez had to turn the internet upside down looking for a web based free server, they're in abundance now. A few I can't speak for but have heard some buzz about are Dmailer (this is a more a back up your computer files then really a online place to constantly access your files) Syncplicity ( be careful with this one. I'm not sure you can access these files if the computer source is not always online) Sparkle Share (Only for Linux and Mac right now) Sugar Sync (which is suppose to be amazing because a friend of mine bought an account for me to play with, but I haven't activated it yet) Box, Wuala and Spider Oak
Now things to look out for, if you don't have to upload it anywhere that means that more likely than not your computer has to be on while you're away to be able to access your information .
If you ever are looking for an alternative program you may wan to stop by Alternative To. Net. It's a good place to read and compare.
Pirated Music Alternatives
This is a fun one for you guys. I like being able to get whatever music I want whenever I want. So with Piracy being bad and killing record companies I got with music sites. Most of these sites pay to play their music and thus will once in a while have an advertisement like the radio. The big difference is that it has a lot of music to choose from.
Spotify is a great one, but it's by invitation only. Usually you can just ask for an invitation and in 3 days you will have one. It allows you to find music, things that sound like that music, and listen to entire new CDs before buying them. I like it a little better than Pandora just because when I KNOW what I want I can go get it. Now I run Pandora all the time though because it allows me to just hit play and hear things that match a style of music. Also since I don't have to look for variety it allows me to find new things I like by accident. Stereo Mood is good for wanting something to suit a mood, and Groove Shark is another.
First of all we need to address the lack of Microsoft Word on everyone's computer.
Now there are a lot of programs that are free that can replaced it, and I've tested a few. One that most people like is Open Office. I wasn't wild about it ( because it was more like word pad and not word) but some people swear by it. Jarte is also similar to word pad, but I believe it may let you save things as word documents. Other alternatives include Abiword and Qjot. I haven't tested the last three so I can't speak to their functionality.
Now, of course, there is always out happy little GoogleDocs which I like because it's automatically accessible anywhere. Another web based word processor, that works with your google log in, is ThinkFree. I haven't tested this one, but some people like it better than Google Docs.
Flash Drive Alternatives
First, of course I advocate google because it's more likely to be stable than other places. You COULD make a google site page and upload your files there like I do assignments. That aside we have synergy at school, but that one isn't always functioning. Now other things you can use might be Drop Box. I'm currently testing that one this week. So far it's pretty comfortable and also you can link more than one computer and a mobile device. On the internet "cloud based" or server based uploading is really taking off, While 5-10 years ago, Hernandez had to turn the internet upside down looking for a web based free server, they're in abundance now. A few I can't speak for but have heard some buzz about are Dmailer (this is a more a back up your computer files then really a online place to constantly access your files) Syncplicity ( be careful with this one. I'm not sure you can access these files if the computer source is not always online) Sparkle Share (Only for Linux and Mac right now) Sugar Sync (which is suppose to be amazing because a friend of mine bought an account for me to play with, but I haven't activated it yet) Box, Wuala and Spider Oak
Now things to look out for, if you don't have to upload it anywhere that means that more likely than not your computer has to be on while you're away to be able to access your information .
If you ever are looking for an alternative program you may wan to stop by Alternative To. Net. It's a good place to read and compare.
Pirated Music Alternatives
This is a fun one for you guys. I like being able to get whatever music I want whenever I want. So with Piracy being bad and killing record companies I got with music sites. Most of these sites pay to play their music and thus will once in a while have an advertisement like the radio. The big difference is that it has a lot of music to choose from.
Spotify is a great one, but it's by invitation only. Usually you can just ask for an invitation and in 3 days you will have one. It allows you to find music, things that sound like that music, and listen to entire new CDs before buying them. I like it a little better than Pandora just because when I KNOW what I want I can go get it. Now I run Pandora all the time though because it allows me to just hit play and hear things that match a style of music. Also since I don't have to look for variety it allows me to find new things I like by accident. Stereo Mood is good for wanting something to suit a mood, and Groove Shark is another.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Flash Drive Alternative
Hey I've already had 2 people have a flash drive failures. I found this online the other day. It words with Mac, PC, Droid, and iphone. I DON'T know about it's security, and I won't be takin assignments this way, but it might be useful to some of you.
http://db.tt/UQpCbvt
http://db.tt/UQpCbvt
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