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About a 11 months ago I started collecting data a la Feltron…and was completely inspired by dy/dan’s Annual Report…so I started collecting data.
This data was to be collected in 5 major categories…School Business, Leisure Activities, Beverages Consumed, Social Networking Stats, and Sporting Events. With a month left, I decided to take a peek at some of the grand totals…and it blew my mind. It really is amazing how some of these categories added up. I’m going to wait another month to release the full results, but I’m just blown away.
I suggest this activity to everyone. Pick a few things to track for a year and watch your progress.
<<Spoiler Alert>>
I’ve already had 712.5 servings of coffee.
At an average of 12 ounces a serving (that is probably a low estimate) I’ve drank 8550 ounces of coffee.
That converts to 66.8 gallons of coffee in 11 months…and I wonder where my heartburn comes from. I know that might not seem like a lot of coffee to some hardcore coffee drinkers out there, but I’m amazed at my intake of java!!
I’m switching to tea for 2010.
We just had a nice long Thanksgiving Day break. This was a much needed break from school. It is amazing how energized you get from having a few days off with nothing to do. Luckily, my lesson plans were done before I left school on Wednesday and all assignments were graded…nothing was brought home. Sometimes thats all you need to get re-energized.
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After a relatively “short” summer, school begins on Thursday. I’m truly excited to start this year off with a bang. Just like every December 31st, I tend to make some new school year resolutions.
- I want to be more organized in everything I do.
- I want to be more patient.
- I want to be more clear in my instructions.
- I want to become a better planner.
- I want to give myself more time to turn lessons into masterpieces.
- I want to use technology without any limitations.
I’m sure there are some more, but they have escaped me. I guess that means that resolution #4 is already broken.
Let’s Roll!!
gdgt.com is a great site for all those crazy about gadgets. You can create your profile and keep track of all the gadgets you have or had. I even put old school nintendo on there!!(mint condition – no blowing in the cartridge needed) You can note which gadgets you want in the future and read reviews about them. Oh and for you folks that like telling everyone which gadgets you had or have, why not get this handy-dandy widget for the sidebar of your blog…just a suggestion.
I do see the light at the end of the tunnel. By the Spring of 2010 I should have my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and hold a Supervisor’s Certificate. Shortly after that, I’ll take a few more classes to get my Principal’s Certificate. I honestly do not see myself as a Principal yet. I truly love the classroom. I have fun every day I go into “work.” I wonder if I’ll get sick of the classroom…I hope not. As for now, I’ll just complete my graduate classes and take it one year at a time.
Just made a crappy graph. Thinking about using this graphic for a paper I’m writing about turning reluctant learners into inspired learners.





