Blogging...some tips.

Interesting to see many of you taking advantage of this blog extra credit. But you must be aware of some things:

1. EVERYTHING can be seen by others.
2. EVERYTHING is recorded...somewhere.
3. Absolute privacy does NOT exist on the internet.

That being said, I look forward to positive discourse and a free-flowing exchange of ideas. Many of you did very well in today's final exam (there are still a couple of people who have to take it tomorrow). Some of you fell flat. I will be curious to hear and read what happened. drop my a comment here or email me. I'll try to send final grades to everyone tomorrow - if I get the time.

Until then - enjoy your 3 day break, consider dropping by tomorrow morning and helping out (cleaning desks, sorting stuff, labeling, etc.) your favorite teacher who thoroughly enjoys messing with your minds. The looks on some of your faces this morning in English were priceless.

And don't forget - if your backpack is being held together by silly string, tape, gum, and whatever crusty remains you had for lunch earlier this year, check out Amazon for their 60% off sale on SwissGear.

I'll give you a hand...

One of the coolest things I have seen has to be shared with you here. Wow. Think of how much fun you could have if you could hack into it with an RF remote!

Cost or Benefit?

So many questions about "Will this improve my grade?" and related issues. Simple - if you scored a "C" or above, your overall grade will probably improve. Otherwise - who knows? For your next super-long study session, might I suggest something like this. Although - it could get uncomfortable as time goes on...

As far as EC goes - I need some help getting the room cleaned up and posters displayed - if anyone wants to come in before noon tomorrow and help out, I might be inclined to look on you kindly when I fill in grades.

But anyone who registers here and follows this blog will also get some EC. Enjoy your weekend...

One Down...

So you have finished one of the two finals for class. Now there only remains the economics portion. I will be emailing the government test and simplification handout to your parents through the portal on Friday so they can see what you had to be ready for today. Needless to say, some will not be too happy with your results.

I am really hoping EVERYONE studies and is calm for tomorrow. If you ever need a tension-breaker, go here and enjoy one of the earliest internet sensations. I honestly hope you all do well, which will only happen if you study. Check out your readings, practice the quizzes, and prepare yourself for 76 (yup - I added 5 more) questions tomorrow!

A Whole New World

Just a quick reminder to everyone that President Obama is a human being. He is not the Messiah able to cleanse us and fix everything. It will take time - a lot of it- to implement much of the change that was promised. The only difference may be the "feeling" some of you have - otherwise much will remain the same for some time.

I have a link to this site now from the SW home page (Teacher Web Pages), so I encourage everyone to pass along the word to others. Oh - and what do people think of me adding pic/vid updates from the classroom?

Lastly - you should not be reading this while you know there is much to study. And I know tomorrow's test cannot be that difficult since someone aced it this afternoon. And for all of you fretting so much, you probably need this book. Just relax.

AARRGGHH!!!

Before next quarter, everyone needs to check out this site and perhaps buy some of these. Seriously, I REPEATEDLY stated the following: The government test will cover the basic terminology we reviewed last Friday and you will be allowed to use your Constitution Simplification packets for the Constitution part (for which I told you to study what was where). The econ test covers EVERYTHING in chapters 1-5, and 13. It really is frustrating answering the SAME questions over and over again. Do not ask again. Or I will simply make the test impossible for everyone. Like how many times the word "people" or "us" or "the" or God" is ever written. I'm done - if you have been paying attention in class, you will be fine. If not - suffer like you have been - you deserve it.