Social Networking

I have blogged in the past about social networking and its vast possibilities. Today I am sitting back and thinking how did I get here! I am going beyond basic networking and implementing ideas from my Professional Learning Network (PLN). Today I am attempting to make a home made Interactive Whiteboard. All I need is a software download, a Wiimote and an infrared pen!
I sit here shaking my head at the prospect of moving from simple chit-chat with other teachers to making a home-made version of a board which costs in the 4 figure range...Holy cow!
I cannot thank my PLN enough for broadening my horizons and challenging me to step further into how technology can be ever changing and impact all learners!


Matt Hamm image from blog.kyanmedia.com post

Staff Development - demo of ease of use!

Flat Stanley update

Flat Stanley is on the move! If you would like to follow his travels from Lux Middle School in Lincoln Nebraska check out and subscribe to his travel page:
http://web.me.com/lfeld52/Stanley

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Lori from A-Z

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Lori Feldman

Accent: Midwest twang

Breakfast or no breakfast: If a can of Diet Pepsi counts, then yes!

Chore I don’t care for: Cleaning toilets

Dog or cat: Dogs. I am allergic to cats

Essential electronics: Laptop stuck to side like Velcro

Favorite cologne: Don't wear it normally...too many others with major scents conflicting. Especially boys with Axe on!

Gold or silver: Silver

Handbag I carry most often: Disney bag which looks like a doctor's bag

Insomnia: Did I mention I am a teacher?

Job Title: Resource teacher

Kids: 2 daughters, 19 and 16

Living arrangements: Married to Howard. He travels upwards of 3 weeks per month

Most admirable trait: Cup is always half full or more...haven't lost my cup yet!

Naughtiest childhood behavior: Had an appetite for raw hamburger. Ewwww!

Overnight hospital stay: When I became a "Hyster Sister"

Phobias: Dark hallways

Quote: "It is what it is"

Reason to smile: Waking up

Siblings: 4 older sisters...yes, I AM the baby and proud of it!

Time I wake up: 6:30 Monday-Friday, whenever my body feels like it on the weekends

Unusual skill or talent: Knew how to ride a unicycle (not sure I still can, or want to!)

Vegetable I refuse to eat: Mushrooms

Worst habit: Too much time on the computer

X-rays: Ankle after missing a step in the garage

Yummy stuff: Nachos

Zoo animal I like most: Definitely penguins

I tag the following:

Teryl Magee, Selena Ward, Kevin Honeycutt and Michele Honeycutt

YOSHITOMO NARA + graf "A to Z"
July 29 - October 22, 2006
@Yoshii Brick Brew House, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan

Go Big Red!

One of the things I was thinking about today was what makes me, me.
There are so many things that mold people into who they are.
Of course, your family members, spirituality, and education are the main influences. But, in my family a very big influence is Husker sports. You may think this is odd, but let me explain.
Both of my parents attended UNL in the late 40s to early 50s. During that time my father purchased season tickets for many sports. These were in the lean years of sports. At one time legend tells that he even brought a portable grill into the stands to cook during football games!
I started attending sporting events around the age of 5. I probably went to more than most of my 4 other sisters because of being the baby of the family and a major "tom-boy"!
I have so many memories of my father's tailgate parties on the loading dock of the welding supply firm he worked for.
I can still find the seats we sat in for basketball games in the old coliseum (now venue for volleyball).
In our family all events are planned around the Husker schedule. No Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding, or anything should be remotely near the date of a Husker game!
I truly think I am who I am is a result of the Huskers.
Now, I ask you...can you pinpoint something that made you who you are? Something that would not be the run of the mill story? Go for it. You may find you may find out something new about yourself!