The High Cost of Education

                                                            

College is a very stressfull time for teenagers and their parents. I plan to pay for my college out of my savings, through grants and scholarships. I have filled out my FAFSA so that will help Mr out a lot. FAFSA is a miracle for kids like me!

Just like Obama was saying, there should be more money for kids who want to go to college but I think there should be high requirements for students to get that money. If all students could get that money then students who don't care much could waist it, but there are students out there that deserve it and would work hard towards gettng thats money. So yes Obama go for it!

Hire Me, Please!

1.) I have been interviewed before for a job. This past week actually and I succeeded. My strengths were my great attitude and perky self but I think I did bad on quick reactions to the questions and I always said "um" and "uh" which probably wasn't the best thing to do. I am in theatre so that is an absolute strength that I have.
2.) I get nervous easily and I believe thats why I use the words "um" and "uh". I have not yet over come my weakness but I know with practice I will..
3.) I have applied for a job before, it was at laser quest, and I did succeed in getting the job. They said it was due to my loud voice and perky personality.

Digital Learnig Day

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Skype

Skype can be used in the class room a lot for theatre. One way is to Skype another school to do a improv competition with. Also so they can get tips on what to do best and perhaps to even interview a professional actor/actress and even perhaps a techies OF some sort to get both perspectives.

Mrs. Panfil loves to use the over head and videos on YouTube. She uses them all the time and on Wednesday she used them again. It was mostly to copy down notes but she always has her own twist to everything to make it fun.

Make It Happen in 2012!

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1. I have ambition but I believe I can do better! Ambition is a big part of getting things done and this last semester I am kicking it into gear. WORK WORK WORK

2. Study for test more often. I make good grades on daily paper but tests I don't do so hot. I will make sure to take out the time to study for tests when it is needed.

3. Procrastination. I get things done and I get them done on time but I wait till the last minute do everything and it is absolutely horrible. I don't know why I do that to myself but I will not longer.

The Ideal Classroom

An Ideal Classroom? ->Lewisville I.S.D
I believe that the ideal classroom should be a place where the kids feel safe, not only from the obvious, but I want them to feel like it's a second home. I believe if it is possible to make this happen students would learn more. The classroom these days are taking away from the fun and I know people need to grow up but makinf everything so strict isn't the way.
Students pay attention a lot if it's about technology, having something fancy and shiny in their hands is like a bran new feeling. They feel they can be trusted and that they can do something right and learn something new.
In my idea classroom it would be like home but better!

Grinch or Santa!

Two articles that I have read before posting this blog:
Bah, Humbug
Santa Claus can

I believe that schools should be able to celebrate the holidays in the class room to an extent.

Cards never did anyone wrong! They are just a simple thing to make someone smiling by letting them know someone cares. Cards in the class room is one thing compared to santa being there. Now it's understandable that he is kind and teaches kindness and generosity, but they can always see him outside the class room and it wouldn't be taking any of the teachers time out of the classroom.

Also I think having a little fun towards the break like a small party would be good for the kids. It shows that its not all "boring" and that they can have fun, but to an extent of learning something at the same time.

The holidays is a special time to anyone and everyone, rather they be religous or not. The celebrations don't have to be celebrated in a religous way, but just a fun way, the right way!

American Teacher

Mrs. Stevens blog
American Teacher website
The two links above are what I am basing my information off of since I was not able to watch the documentary.

My view of being a teacher stayed the same after watching the previews to this documentary. Most of this information I already knew because I have researched it myself. I have wanted to be a teacher ever since second grade and I don't think anything will change my mind because teacher is where everything starts.

I feel that most teachers are most frustrated with the salary that they are given because people who sell cellphones even make a bigger salary than teachers, it's like the government thinks teachers aren't anything and in reality they are everything.

Teaching conditions could improve in just the support they get. Most teenagers don't appreciate them, they think school is just something to go through to get to the real stuff, but this not true, teachers need respect, just like everyone else.