The Week in Tweets for 2010-08-30

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Bud Hunt

Happy birthday, @dmagy. Happy birthday to you. #
@melaniemcbride Harvard's Fryer's research in pay for performance. in reply to melaniemcbride #
@jonbecker If your AC works, I have little sympathy. #allihavesorry in reply to jonbecker #
@poh @prometheanedict Thanks, Paul. in reply to poh #
Department of Learning Services meeting today. Learning more about Colorado's improvement plan template and St. Vrain's eLearning work. #
Important point from @nawalnader – Colorado doesn't ask online programs to report on how they build (cont) http://tl.gd/3a1lh3 #
Hey, nookStudy – Tried you multiple times. Can't get you to run. Not impressed yet. #
What do you know? What do you think you know? How do you know? Who'd you tell? #
“But, we must be ever mindful of what we lose as we seek ever greater personal freedom.” http://instapaper.com/zHab7051F #
Some days, you write because you know something and must get it out. Others, you write because you haven't a clue what you know. Both help. #
@milobo Where are you? Pittsburgh? Hooray for Mr. Rogers! in reply to milobo #
Liking that the free book in Inkling is a version of Strunk's _Elements of Style_. Still waiting to be impressed by the rest of the app. #
@milobo Speedy delivery. in reply to milobo #
Tonight's moment of Quinn. http://twitpic.com/2hlvhi #
Equal time for Teagan, who made her "Please take my picture!" face. http://twitpic.com/2hlwiq #
@anneksmith Holy cow. I might've hurt someone. Glad all is well. in reply to anneksmith #
@W3iGHTLESS Mosquitos and darkness have descended upon the potty. Come on over when you're free. in reply to W3iGHTLESS #
Nice visit with @W3iGHTLESS to discuss the possibility of an iPad project. Thoughtful dude. #
RT @tuttle_svc: Wait, What's a Standard?: Here's what you need to know about the Common Core Common Core… http://goo.gl/fb/UR5lO #
Not in love with the fact that Carbonite requires an individual selection for every video file I want to backup, but I understand it. #
36 files. 23GB. They'd prefer I missed a few. #
I love driving in the rain. #
@techsavvyed Nope. Teagan loves it, too. in reply to techsavvyed #
@msstewart Oh dear. My AC is out at the house, so I'm digging the rain for multiple reasons. in reply to msstewart #
@JenAnsbach Nope. Friday. Parts on order. #golly in reply to JenAnsbach #
@blakej I'm not driving at present. Agree with you. in reply to blakej #
Happy birthday, @willrich45. Many happy returns. #
Too cool. http://twitpic.com/2hrc38 #
Sitting in on a TCI curriculum overview for high school American History teachers. #
@Aaron_Eyler Yep. Interesting stuff. in reply to Aaron_Eyler #
Looks like Colorado "lost" Race to the Top. Again. #
@nlowell Notice that "lose" was in "quotes." in reply to nlowell #
@RickTanski Wonder if we really lost in May. in reply to RickTanski #
@davidwees We may be exposed to multiple views via Twitter, but I wouldn't say that we "learn" them. That takes time and depth. in reply to davidwees #
@schinker Yep and yep. I understand a new rich text editor will be used in 2.0. in reply to schinker #
@schinker @davecormier @futureofedu Us, too. in reply to schinker #
@davidwees All the more reason to be careful with those big statements. in reply to davidwees #
Ghost resources on Moodle course imports. Sure it's a permissions error – but can't lock it down. #
RT @stevejmoore: “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.”—Mark Twain #fb #
Vision the work. Plan the work. Sell the work. Communicate the work. Do the work. Communicate the work. Do (cont) http://tl.gd/3ajg0n #
Tomorrow, we start a new communication project for our DLC work. But tonight, we grill. Steak. #yum #
Picked these up in honor of @willrich45's birthday. Happy birthday, Will. http://twitpic.com/2hw0j2 #
@willrich45 I am pleased to report that no tofu was harmed in the making of this meal. And I will be making a clean water donation later. in reply to willrich45 #
Bread salad. I like the concept. #
@sarahpom Yum. I'll come that day. in reply to sarahpom #
@intrepidteacher There are tomatoes involved. So probably not. But either way. in reply to intrepidteacher #
@mscofino You'll need at least one sync station, as well as a place to do file management, although with Kinders maybe not so much. in reply to mscofino #
.@EdPressSec I'd be interested in the Secretary's answer to question eight. http://weblogg-ed.com/2010/10-questions-for-arne-duncan/ #
.@EDPressSec: How does Secretary Duncan learn? How does he model learning at the Department of Education? #
@W3iGHTLESS @ktenkley What's the question? in reply to W3iGHTLESS #
@emdisi Never used it so I can't say. Let's see if anyone else can. I'll retweet. in reply to emdisi #
RT @emdisi: @budtheteacher Hey Bud, do you know of a replacement for Xtranormal which just went to a pay version? (Me – Nope. You?) #
RT @poh: RT @stevejmoore: Students were pleasantly surprised when I sat down and started writing WITH them. #nwp #psteach #
RT @AdviceToWriters: Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. SAMUEL BECKETT #ww #
@shareski Does sitewide tags not do the trick? in reply to shareski #
U.S. schools chief to push disclosure of education data – latimes.com http://bit.ly/apYEDF (Sec. Duncan to encourage value added data.) #
@shareski Oh. Well. Hmm . . . in reply to shareski #
So much better than birthday cake. "Birthday Books." http://twitpic.com/2i30yt #
Neat. http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/call-phones-from-gmail.html #
@BlueSkunkBlog I need to be able to hand books to people easily. I only care about the format so long as I'm able to do that one thing. in reply to BlueSkunkBlog #
@BlueSkunkBlog Nah. I also want them to be able to read/view/listen as they see fit. But I'll settle for "easy to share" for right now. in reply to BlueSkunkBlog #
@EDPressSec I appreciate that. Looking forward to it. in reply to EDPressSec #
Single father tonight. Ms. the Teacher has Back to School Night. Fun for all. #
This was Ani's first school library book. An excellent choice. Delightful story. http://twitpic.com/2i6xz9 #
“Barthes . . . proposes that the ideal text blurs the distinction between the reader and writer:” http://instapaper.com/zrjplc31o #
“If it was up to me and the law allowed it, I would put out student attendance data and hold parents…” http://instapaper.com/z2k8zt51I #
Secretary Arne Duncan's Remarks at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas | U.S.… http://instapaper.com/z2k8zt51I #
I expected to be angry after reading that speech. I'm not. Perhaps it's worth your time. #
“we believe there’ll be three to four companies maximum retailing eBooks in the US.” http://instapaper.com/zkjxi751c #
@smartinez @willrich45 I'm hopeful @edpresssec will come through. in reply to smartinez #
Looks like Netflix now runs on the iPhone. Neat. #
@garystager @teach42 If writing is wrong, I don't want to be right. in reply to garystager #
RT @sapereaude: Why the National Writing Project should be saved by Mary Tedrow http://ow.ly/2vcsr #nwp #engchat #
@msstewart Write with them. in reply to msstewart #
I want a mail rule that dumps any message I reply to from my Inbox into an archive folder. Doable in Exchange? #
@crafty184 EXACTLY like that. I really, really like that button. in reply to crafty184 #
@msstewart What are they hopeful for? Worried about? Excited to see? Curious about? What sorts of writing do you do with your kids? in reply to msstewart #
@msstewart Ask them to write to their children about their experiences in history class. in reply to msstewart #
@msstewart Excellent idea. What're you going to write about? in reply to msstewart #
@msstewart Nice. I expect a full report. in reply to msstewart #
@msstewart Nice touch. in reply to msstewart #
@dmagy Sort of thought so. But was hopeful. in reply to dmagy #
@msstewart Very, very cool. in reply to msstewart #
@dmagy Did he offer you the gig, then? in reply to dmagy #
Perfect family dinner. Teagan is emerging from her terrible twos and threes, revealing a delightful and thoughtful little girl. #
Air conditioner getting replaced today. Fingers crossed. #
Still no AC. Fingers stlll crossed. #
RT @dlaufenberg: And I'm published. This was an amazing learning experience for me. Learning, Visualized. http://linkyy.com/Za #
I am told I have air conditioning. We will see. #
RT @karlfisch: RT @ScottElias: In case you're wondering, #colearning is still on for 2011! Book it. http://colearning.wikispaces.com/ #
“If that sounds really difficult, it’s because it is. If it were easy, all kids would love school because…” http://instapaper.com/zwrw4g51J #
The Answer Sheet
– A new look at Teach for America http://instapaper.com/zN91lh513 #
@SVVSDLibraries Meeting go okay? in reply to SVVSDLibraries #
@poh One of my favorite web pages. Sadly. (You've read the Thursday Next series, right? If not, it's time.) in reply to poh #
@poh Takes a book or two to pay off. But I suspect you'll enjoy them. in reply to poh #
@dogtrax @AndreaZellner Is online text "mostly informational?" offline mostly narrative? Shouldn't we (cont) http://tl.gd/3ceduq in reply to dogtrax #
@dogtrax @AndreaZellner I'd also challenge the vertical/horizontal binary. Books can be opened to any page and read. Can websites? in reply to dogtrax #
@PaulWHankins @dogtrax @AndreaZellner No. Depends on the construction of the hypertext. Search engine (cont) http://tl.gd/3ceht1 in reply to PaulWHankins #
@PaulWHankins @AndreaZellner @dogtrax I've not. Say more. in reply to PaulWHankins #
@AndreaZellner @PaulWHankins @dogtrax Perhaps. I think lack of physical context on a small screen is an issue. I (cont) http://tl.gd/3cemle in reply to AndreaZellner #
@PaulWHankins @dogtrax @AndreaZellner Hmm. A little too relative for me. But now I'm curious. in reply to PaulWHankins #
@PaulWHankins @AndreaZellner @dogtrax Ironically, not available as an eBook. in reply to PaulWHankins #
@PaulWHankins Actually, a brining metaphor. . . .
nah, never mind. Enjoy your Saturday! in reply to PaulWHankins #
@PaulWHankins Cool. in reply to PaulWHankins #
@melaniemcbride I follow a dozen or two fictive accounts. Plenty of role play on Twitter. Did you see the Royal (cont) http://tl.gd/3cgbpd in reply to melaniemcbride #
@willrich45 @kmcnulty Actually, I think he was fired because he lied about it. in reply to willrich45 #
@willrich45 There is video of the presentation. And yeah, interesting to watch unfold. in reply to willrich45 #
@mritzius @willrich45 @kmcnulty You don't think the commissioner was in on the last minute changes? in reply to mritzius #
I'm thinking, just to make things fun, I'll award my 5,000th follower free access to my tweet archive, and a free digital copy of my blog. #
That's as foolish as any other Twitter giveaway, and requires no retweeting. #
@TheJLV @tomwhitby Bad news. You're still not the magic number. But hey, you're fine people – the prize is yours. in reply to TheJLV #
@mritzius @willrich45 @kmcnulty Sad. in reply to mritzius #
@iteach4change @mritzius @willrich45 @kmcnulty The aims, perhaps. As federal programs go, it was masterfully executed. in reply to iteach4change #
@willrich45 I think so, too. But what I'm impressed by isn't necessarily what the administration wanted (not a (cont) http://tl.gd/3cgrj7 in reply to willrich45 #
Looks like I have AC again. And a big bill. Mixed blessings. #
Saw an ad saying I'd get a free umbrella if I subscribed to _The New Yorker_. Shouldn't that be a free monocle? #
Oddly enough, my joke about Twitter contests has apparent cost me followers. #
@amichetti I'm thinking you need more than one metric. in reply to amichetti #
@amichetti Well, you'd need to define "supportive" and determine a measure for children's (cont) http://tl.gd/3cih0l in reply to amichetti #
@danamhuff Nope. Worth looking for? in reply to danamhuff #
@plugusin How is that useful discourse? in reply to plugusin #
@plugusin Pretend, for a minute, that there's still time. What should they start doing right now? And how does (cont) http://tl.gd/3cjb0u in reply to plugusin #
@mastewart Can you activate Mobile Me? Track the phone? #
@irasocol So there's something. in reply to irasocol #
@irasocol So is LDH the next hope? in reply to irasocol #
@KarenJan @irasocol Schools were getting sweetheart deals due to a flaw in the ecosystem. I just wish Apple reps hadn't bragged about that. in reply to KarenJan #
@KarenJan How out of reach? in reply to KarenJan #
@dmagy Whoa. Neat. in reply to dmagy #
@KarenJan Have a list of those anywhere? in reply to KarenJan #
Teagan's new shoes light up. They. Light. Up. #mostimportantthingeveraccordingtoTeaganwhois3 #
Ms. the Teacher bought cupcakes. She. Bought. Cupcakes. #mostimportantthingtomewhosometimesacts3 http://twitpic.com/2j60hi #
Watching _The Dresden Files_. Books are better. Much better. Wonderful. But I dig the show, too. #
@djakes Couldn't you just say Tuesday? Wouldn't that be easier? #
@djakes Not a problem. Was a genuine question. Why QR? What's the appeal? in reply to djakes #
@BrianMullNL @djakes Asking again – why QR? What do you gain by using the code as opposed to posting a link or a description? in reply to BrianMullNL #
@BrianMullNL Not yet sold on the speed answer. Yet. in reply to BrianMullNL #
@TeachaKidd Use the paper's website. Mess with the teacher's head a bit. in reply to TeachaKidd #
@msstewart You're most welcome. in reply to msstewart #
@jneman @teachakidd Make sure the teacher knows. I've written a bit on this before. http://budtheteacher.com/blog/2009/11/24/whats-print/ in reply to jneman #
@KarenJan Yep. in reply to KarenJan #
I'm not watching the Emmys. But I am watching @jimmyfallon experience hosting them. There's value there that not many folks get. Yet. #
I don't usually like "5 reasons why X" posts. But I like this one. http://doyle-scienceteach.blogspot.com/ #
Let's try again. Excellent post. http://doyle-scienceteach.blogspot.com/2010/08/5-reasons-teacher-should-avoid-facebook.html #
@sterlace Huh? in reply to sterlace #
@j_allen I'm trying. I'll try harder. in reply to j_allen #
@mwacker Agreed. I should've mentioned that it was @nashworld's post that led me to the one I tweeted. My bad. in reply to mwacker #
@sterlace There's a difference between being there and requiring folks to be there. in reply to sterlace #
@sterlace Don't think that's quite the argument. in reply to sterlace #
Creating student blog accounts. Because it's important. #
@kylepace Sorry. OR you're welcome. Either way. in reply to kylepace #
Quick visit to the local library. HAve I mentioned how much I like eBooks? Two selections – and I never left my couch. #

The Week in Tweets for 2010-08-23

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Bud Hunt

Oh, good. Teagan's fever came back. #
Waiting on some test results. Teagan is a champ. #hospital #again #
“To standardize and prescribe expectations is, in fact, to lower them.” http://instapaper.com/z8a06f31y #
Tests are negative. #again Going home. #again #
@bonstewart It did. That's the problem. Yoyo fevers seem problematic. in reply to bonstewart #
Just heard my first Jonas Brothers song. By accident. #
Sick child resting. Mortgage refinance papers signed. Now going to give a big chunk of my savings to a nice HVAC service person. #
@mrplough07 Thank you, sir. in reply to mrplough07 #
Now Ani's got a fever. 38 hours until the start of Kindergarten. #Kinderwatch #
@smallwood Nervous? Nah. Sad. Worried. Wistful. Disappointed (if she misses the first day as sick). All me. in reply to smallwood #
@matt_wimberly Osfoora HD. Best iPad Twitter app. Ever. in reply to matt_wimberly #
Back to work. Students begin tomorrow. Looking forward to a great 2010-2011 school year in St. Vrain. #
Learning about the Calypso system that'll be in play in many of our schools this year. #
@msstewart Alas. Not so much. in reply to msstewart #
Remember that AC that was fixed? #notsomuch #
Tonight's moment of Quinn. http://twitpic.com/2fpzdr #
@Iolson_schs That's excellent. Bravo! in reply to Iolson_schs #
Email. And then some email. Then a bit more email. Just a couple more emails and then I'll read some email and then get to some email. #
Interesting. Amazon wrote to let me know that some errors had been fixed in an eBook I purchased. Would I like the new version? #
Kind of like the Bureau of Propaganda in _1984_. Except for detective fiction. #
Pre-Kindergarten breakfast. Introducing Ani to bacon-infused caramel. http://twitpic.com/2fvov1 #
Quinn brought a guest. http://twitpic.com/2fvpwf #
The Pre-Kindergartener. http://twitpic.com/2fvr0m #
@kylepace Have a great first day! in reply to kylepace #
So. Ani goes to Kindergarten now. Huh. #
Education could use more cynics and skeptics, says Hess. So long as they're thoughtful, I'm with him. http://ow.ly/2rkRA #
And now I'll wait for the HVAC guy while I tackle email. #again #
Got a great picture standing in front of her new school's sign. The one with the school address on it. Why is (cont) http://tl.gd/37aqln #
RT @ElyseEA: How magically multiple are words! http://post.ly/sWLu (You've got three minutes. Worth your time.) #
@jonbecker Isn't that just cool? in reply to jonbecker #
@michellek107 I went with it. I wasn't giving anything away. http://budtheteacher.com in reply to michellek107 #
These are good hopes for the year. (I've missed regular blog posts from elementary classrooms.) http://bit.ly/cNLgKG #
@luhoka We are on the same path in different places, I reckon. Best of luck to Keana. Ms. the Teacher teaches (cont) http://tl.gd/37blb7 in reply to luhoka #
Making dinner. Many emails answered. Ani and Teagan came triumphantly home from school. Want to return tomorrow. AC holding. For now. #
@msstewart Almost. Still need the air to be conditioned. Then I'm there. in reply to msstewart #
Mark Twain at Play – UC Berkeley Bancroft Library. http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/Exhibits/mtatplay/ #
I wish I had time for this book right now. Perhaps you do. http://twitpic.com/2g1qlv #
And this one. http://twitpic.com/2g1r22 #
@kylepace _Little Brother_ is well worth your time. Important book for students and grownups. I wish our Congressfolk would read that book. in reply to kylepace #
@SVVSDLibraries No. Knowing that makes the waiting worse. But that's awesome. Thanks! in reply to SVVSDLibraries #
@hrheingold Wow. Just wow. in reply to hrheingold #
@kylepace Here you go. http://craphound.com/littlebrother/download/ in reply to kylepace #
I should be able to open this in iBooks from an iPhone. Why can't I? http://twitpic.com/2g1y23 #
Huh. http://blogs.stvrain.k12.co.us/mitchellcarolyn/2010/08/18/extra-credit/ #
Oh. Good. Facebook now keeps track of where you go. #lookingforwardtowhentheymesswiththoseprivacysettings #
@ddraper Well done. Bravo. in reply to ddraper #
I just retweeted a retweet of myself. Fairly certain I have to turn in my Twitter card for at least a five minute penalty. #
@WebGalPat They're gone. Twitter's working on it. Stand by. in reply to WebGalPat #
Nuts. Trusted. Didn't verify. Always verify. Always. #
@ijohnpederson @ddraper You're in the Mountain? Welcome. And congratulations on your grant. in reply to ijohnpederson #
@ijohnpederson At sea level? I see dead people. in reply to ijohnpederson #
Off to Denver to investigate the possibility of some inter-district collegial sharing. #
I say "habits of mind manifesto." You say: #
@RickTanski Good luck. in reply to RickTanski #
AC? Still broken. Ani? Twisted ankle. This week, man. #areyoukidding #
@milobo Writing and R&D. Ahem. in reply to milobo #
If somebody says to you, "Hey! You should check out Angry Birds!" You should ignore them. #seriously #
Off on school visits with the assistant superintendent. #
@melaniemcbride Classroom management 2.0 depends on solid principles of classroom management 1.0. Students are (cont) http://tl.gd/38con8 in reply to melaniemcbride #
Six school visits. Folks getting back in the swing. Good to see. #
@skydaddy Say more. I don't know as much as I'd like to about the historicity. in reply to skydaddy #
@skydaddy You should write the book. I've read some clumsy historical arguments. I suspect yours wouldn't be clumsy. in reply to skydaddy #
The day is done. Now to go and see if my AC is fixed. Or not. #hopeful #
Nope. Still broken. #
I hope to get back to tweeting about educational things. And not my broken AC. Soon. #maybewinteritiscoldinwinterusually #
Good news: they found the AC problem. Bad news: they should've found it several days ago. And it's expensive. And the weekend. #grrr #
@largeswope Of course. See you soon. (And thank you for sharing books with kids. Especially the first week of school.) in reply to largeswope #
@ElyseEA Any more info on the Maker pilot? in reply to ElyseEA #
Spending Saturday with my kids. And an AC estimator. #deepbreath #
Thinking I'm telling the wrong stories lately. Need to work on that. #
@tracyrosen Just read the post. Yep. That's what I'm talking about. in reply to tracyrosen #
@injenuity The stores aren't wrong. But they might not be helpful to be telling and spending time on. in reply to injenuity #
@MrsLauer @kylepace That iPad content creation piece seemed a bit light on reality. Or a bit heavy on optimism. Not sure which. in reply to MrsLauer #
@kylepace I think that's a pretty intense lean. in reply to kylepace #
AC saga ending. We are buying a new one. #gulp #
@chrislehmann Dude. Don't look back now, but I think someone's following you. Don't. I told you not to look. in reply to chrislehmann #
@davecormier I know. It's wrong. And yet. (Just caught up on your berry-filled adventure. Glad your daughter is okay.) in reply to davecormier #
@chrislehmann Wow. Yeah. I guess he would follow you, then. in reply to chrislehmann #
Very hot day. Fussy baby. Leather chair. No AC. #thingsthatdonotgotogetherwell #
.@RepCory Really? That's the level of political discourse available on Twitter? I expect more in the CO 4th. in reply to RepCory #
@mguhlin I dig my nook. Better than a Kindle. Have accounts both places, but can put other folks' stuff on the nook. Easily. in reply to mguhlin #
@notperfect It's never easier. in reply to notperfect #
If your field is "edtech," I'm thinking it isn't so much. #
@MsEstep Your actual field. in reply to MsEstep #
@elaan So let's get to work on that. in reply to elaan #
@MsEstep No problem. You know how I feel about questions, right? in reply to MsEstep #
#I #wonder #how #long #it #will #be #before #every #word #is #a #hashtag #Oh #wait. http://search.twitter.com #Already #is. #
@EdTech4Me @thejlv I was referring to the field. But why leave the label out? in reply to EdTech4Me #
@MsEstep I'm for 'em. They're good. in reply to MsEstep #
@sarahpom I've never seen that. Need to. in reply to sarahpom #
Grilling. Mango turkey burgers. Not my idea. #
@ewanmcintosh How old fashioned. Blogging. Huh. in reply to ewanmcintosh #
@Taml17 I'd work to eliminate it. in reply to Taml17 #
@Taml17 Let me flip the question. What benefit does the field provide? in reply to Taml17 #
@mguhlin @watcanz @wmchamberlain nook. More potential in the hardware ecosystem. in reply to mguhlin #
@technolibrary Yeah. Wish I could trade a book more than once. And I dig the touchscreen, too. in reply to technolibrary #
@PrometheanEdict @poh So long as you have a good reason to do it and a good exit strategy, I see little harm, (cont) http://tl.gd/396tj8 in reply to PrometheanEdict #
@sarahpom Metatags are descriptors. What do you want them for? in reply to sarahpom #
Today's moment of Quinn. http://twitpic.com/2h5zaa #
@paulrwood Thanks. Me, too. in reply to paulrwood #
@PrometheanEdict @poh Discussion boards will be a problem with Google. I'm thinking you're overpaying for (cont) http://tl.gd/39ii88 in reply to PrometheanEdict #
@poh @prometheanedict Could a WP site import an existing Moodle into the new #nwp site? in reply to poh #
@poh @prometheanedict Can students use the Moodle provided by NWP? Thinking about outreach. in reply to poh #
@plugusin "Remaining anonymous" line at the bottom of a useful commenting handout/process is a little off-putting. Why anonymity? in reply to plugusin #
@plugusin Wake County requires students to obscure and be dishonest? in reply to plugusin #
@plugusin Just seems odd. Be thoughtful. But hide your identity. (We would hate to know who the smart folks are.) in reply to plugusin #
@msstewart Didn't mean to zing. Am asking. in reply to msstewart #
@plugusin @msstewart I see the advantage. But at what point do they become "themselves?" in reply to plugusin #
@plugusin @msstewart Trolls value anonymity, too. in reply to plugusin #
@willrich45 I don't know why you're writing in that extended narrative style lately, but I like it. Keep doing it. in reply to willrich45 #
Trying out Foottrack to see if it'll solve my "good grief I have lots of DV tapes to get into the computer" problems. http://foottrack.com #
@willrich45 Go, Will, go! #seriously in reply to willrich45 #
Dude. It's hot today. #noacohmy #
@matt_wimberly My AC is gone. New one this week. But this weekend is pretty awful. in reply to matt_wimberly #
@W3iGHTLESS We should talk about that. I'm thinking right now it's a little potential and lots of hype. (cont) http://tl.gd/39ln5f in reply to W3iGHTLESS #
@W3iGHTLESS Definitely some potential. App ecosystem is still wicked underdeveloped. I'm not a fan, though, of (cont) http://tl.gd/39lndf in reply to W3iGHTLESS #
What Foottrack does, it does well. Clip by clip import from DV to .dv, categorized, tagged and organized as I (cont) http://tl.gd/39lnna #
@W3iGHTLESS Saw that. Let's see if we can put together a good proposal. What're you up tomorrow evening? in reply to W3iGHTLESS #
@W3iGHTLESS Sure. Come on over. We can meet on my front porch. in reply to W3iGHTLESS #
@ijohnpederson Best. Typo. Ever. in reply to ijohnpederson #
These points should be obvious. Why aren't they? http://bit.ly/aoY8K4 #
Anybody who tells you that being a grown up is easy doesn't understand much . . . of anything at all. #
@ddmeyer Evernote. But you've got to create the public folder (they call 'em notebooks) and ask folks to add (cont) http://tl.gd/39nlvr in reply to ddmeyer #
_The IT Crowd_ moment. Jen: "Talk normal. Nothing about memory or RAM." Moss: "Ha! Memory IS RAM." (I beat Moss to the line. Uh oh.) #
@luhoka Yikes. Be careful. in reply to luhoka #
@kwhobbes @dajbelshaw Egretlist adds some calendar functionality. in reply to kwhobbes #
@kwhobbes Ah. Yeah, that would get in the way. Forgive my assumption c in reply to kwhobbes #

Ani’s First Day

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Bud Hunt

First Day

Originally uploaded by Bud the Teacher

I asked Ani this morning what she was most excited about on her first day of school. Today, of course, being her first day of Kindergarten. Big Deal.

“Learning and recess,” she said.

No hesitation.

I’m feeling pretty good about her attitude for the first day.

That day ends in about ten minutes. I can’t wait to hear how it went.

The Week in Tweets for 2010-08-16

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Bud Hunt

@poh @yoopertechgeek @hickstro @seecantrill I suspect that's quite a breakfast conversation. Good morning, y'all. Happy conferencing. in reply to poh #
@poh Whatever. in reply to poh #
@poh Well played. But try to talk a little, too. in reply to poh #
The sky is aglow with citrus pink. Even the dark clouds have a fuchsia lining. Bring it, Monday. #
@lesliemaniotes Big day, right? First day with teachers at your new gig? Enjoy. Share lots. in reply to lesliemaniotes #
How are you making sure that moments of awe and wonder are a regular part of your experience? #
@jonbecker Looking forward to that. in reply to jonbecker #
If you're a teacher headed back to work soon, this letter's for you. http://budtheteacher.com/blog/2008/08/16/an-open-letter-to-teachers/ #
@_msjohnson I pay attention to frontiers of knowledge and distance. I talk to children. I listen to music too loudly. I read. Lots. in reply to _msjohnson #
@csessums Ha! You're kind. in reply to csessums #
@CBethM You're welcome. in reply to CBethM #
@Cadtechie You're most welcome. in reply to Cadtechie #
Department of Learning Services kickoff meeting. And a science textbook software training. Good start to a Monday. #
@ryanbretag Do it. Terribly helpful for me and a handy archive. I hide it from the front page, too, which is nice. in reply to ryanbretag #
Subbing in for my boss for a presentation tomorrow. Love the title – "Beyond the BSOs." (Bright Shiny Objects) I can work with that. #
Prepping for New Teacher Orientation with @svvsdhd's @dmagy. #
RT @Downes: #backchannel My CChat backchannel system is now officially open for people to use. http://www.downes.ca/post/53081 #
@msstewart We sing very loud. in reply to msstewart #
RT @crafty184: @budtheteacher FYI I still run a #backchannel system here. http://www.edublogosphere.com/ #
@msstewart That's a good song to rock out to. I've been known to crank that before a particularly heavy meeting. in reply to msstewart #
You've got an hour, a district's entire media staff, and a title (Beyond the Big Shiny Objects). What do you tell them? #seriousquestion #
The market for Keynote themes is really quite astounding. #
@SVVSDLibraries Do a search for @budtheteacher and you will. in reply to SVVSDLibraries #
Realizing that much of this talk tomorrow is actually a collection of book talks. I like book talks. Lots. #
@SVVSDLibraries I know. So do language arts teachers. And geeks. And readers. in reply to SVVSDLibraries #
@technolibrary Yeah. Crazy, huh? in reply to technolibrary #
My message to our media staff today – it's not what you've got, or what you want tiger. It's what you do with what you have. #
My message to our media staff today – it's not what you've got, or what you want to get. It's what you do with what you have. Simple. True. #
Today is primary day in Colorado. I voted. You? #
@glassbeed Right. Relationships. Libraries and librarians are in the relationship business. in reply to glassbeed #
@glassbeed Yep. The relationship between the information and the informed. in reply to glassbeed #
@largeswope Technically, I voted in July. I dig mail in ballots. in reply to largeswope #
Beyond the BSOs – Media Kickoff Day 2010: Today, I’m giving a keynote presentation for the St. Vrain Media Kickoff… http://bit.ly/cWUDQi #
@fmindlin I use Twitlonger. in reply to fmindlin #
About to do the keynote thing. Should be fun. Hope it's useful. #
Writing as performance should be a choice that a student gets to make. #edchat #
Teachers who ask students to write darn well better be writing alongside them. #edchat #
.@Becky_Ellis_ Kids DO have networks. Always have. Why must we dictate them? #edchat in reply to Becky_Ellis_ #
@wells_eric Yep. #edchat in reply to wells_eric #
@arttchrhill They do when you dictate tools and connections. #edchat in reply to arttchrhill #
Seriously.Don't ask students to "create a PLN." Ask them to engage the world. Ask them to be curious.Ask them to be in conversation. #edchat #
@kylepace I'm saying that the types of things I'm seeing in this chat aren't new. And "make a PLN" is (cont) http://tl.gd/31t0dg in reply to kylepace #
@kylepace All the more reason, then, to use better language. #edchat in reply to kylepace #
.@_teach4change We underestimate how often choice is possible. Which isn't fair to our students or ourselves. #edchat in reply to _teach4change #
@mrplough07 Perhaps. in reply to mrplough07 #
@proe1ement Exactly, neighbor. in reply to proe1ement #
@graingered Bribe by writing? Huh? No – I'm saying you've got to model what you profess is important. in reply to graingered #
While I'm on the subject, sometimes the teacher is a perfectly authentic audience for one's writing. #edchat #
@hshawjr Not at all. Help yourself. Share what you make so it's there for the next folks. Please. in reply to hshawjr #
@graingered I didn't say good. I said you need to be doing it. in reply to graingered #
@karlfisch Yeah. Maybe. in reply to karlfisch #
@graingered You asked if reading good writing was enough. Is say no. It's a piece. But it's not enough. in reply to graingered #
@_teach4change Yep. Sometimes. in reply to _teach4change #
@karlfisch You're right. It's brewing. in reply to karlfisch #
@karlfisch Not sure that much is in conflict. But I do need to clarify my beef with terminology. in reply to karlfisch #
Preparing for three days of New Teacher Orientation here in St. Vrain. Welcome to new staff. http://twitpic.com/2dowd6 #
@ehoefler Good luck. Would love to hear how you're using it. in reply to ehoefler #
@mwacker Yep. Screwdrivers aren't so good for driving nails. in reply to mwacker #
@crafty184 @mwacker Also – Not so good with scaling issues. Rather wonky for us a year ago. in reply to crafty184 #
I can tell that @milobo's back at work. My Inbox is full and my calendar's crowded. In a good way. #
@mwacker IC. Doesn't meet any of the requirements. in reply to mwacker #
@mwacker Not at this time. You? in reply to mwacker #
Wow. @milobo just invited me to a spreadsheet. http://twitpic.com/2dsvcf #
@mwacker Not yet. But let's talk. Wed like to have the systems talk. Just haven't gotten to it yet. in reply to mwacker #
@milobo Thanks for holding back. in reply to milobo #
The US @officeofedtech is now on Twitter. Say hi, folks. #
I don't have time for this book, but I'm not sure I can pass it up. http://twitpic.com/2du0e7 #
Bought the book. Who could resist a nonfiction exploration of walking? (Seriously. Who?) #
Found on the inside cover of the book I bought earlier tonight from the local bookstore. http://twitpic.com/2dumb3 #
"Exploring the world is one of the best ways of exploring the mind, and walking travels both terrains." – Rebecca Solnit _Wanderlust_ p. 13 #
@jimknight99 Depends on the kind of note – rich text isn't editable on the iPhone client. in reply to jimknight99 #
Great district preschool blog: http://blogs.stvrain.k12.co.us/athielke/ #
Preparing to pitch five years of teacher PD, teacher research and dissemination. Writing is fun. #
Arguments over semantics are important. Language is important. Terribly, wonderfully, and beautifully important. #
@injenuity Say more. Not following you. in reply to injenuity #
@injenuity You think learning is a one-way trip? in reply to injenuity #
@injenuity You think yours is a solid and solely singular creation? Did you not borrow mortar, bricks and other (cont) http://tl.gd/33a5ts in reply to injenuity #
@smartinez Good luck with that. in reply to smartinez #
@injenuity You make plenty of sense. in reply to injenuity #
Talking about our new RUP with Westview at their Tech Boot Camp. http://www/policies/E/EHC-E2.pdf (PDF Link) #
@potokat Thanks for the recommendation. Welcome to the district. in reply to potokat #
Off to a back to school potluck. At Ani's school. First of many. Deep breath. #herewego #
OtterBox case for my iPhone arrived. Wow. Neat case. I like it. Hooray for a Fort Collins company! #
“A smart website feeds and refreshes the brand stands.” http://instapaper.com/z2rys631E #
@matt_wimberly How's Atlanta treating you? in reply to matt_wimberly #
@injenuity Wasn't that beautiful? That @digress is good with words. in reply to injenuity #
@matt_wimberly Glad you're happy. Enjoy your new home. in reply to matt_wimberly #
Sitting in on @sarahpom's session for HS language arts teachers at New Teacher Orientation. Lots of images. Lots of hope. Master teacher. #
About to plan out some teacher research work with @cindyoa and the CSUWP. #
Home. Weekend. Awesome. #
@willrich45 I wonder why they'd say "date accessed" isn't important in a citation of online content. in reply to willrich45 #
Weird that Myspace and Facebook are equated with porn. (See tweet in the center of this picture.) http://twitpic.com/2enznf #
@JenAnsbach @shareski @karlfisch @msstewart Yes. How does homework completion ensure assessment readiness? Let them retake. in reply to JenAnsbach #
@JenAnsbach @shareski @karlfisch @msstewart It would seem unfair to many others that you allow for unlimited retakes at all. Why do you? in reply to JenAnsbach #
@JenAnsbach But do you want to punish the students who aren't working? in reply to JenAnsbach #
@JenAnsbach Didn't mean to be confusing. You mentioned punishment. Was trying to see if that was part of your rationale. in reply to JenAnsbach #
@JenAnsbach @dlaufenberg I wouldn't say it doesn't matter. Or isn't important. But that it's not about "points." in reply to JenAnsbach #
@JenAnsbach An "application for a do-over," with those sorts of questions, isn't a bad idea. Adds some investment by the student, too. in reply to JenAnsbach #
@JenAnsbach So many things aren't fair. But, as Robert Frost reminds us, life goes on. in reply to JenAnsbach #
@matt_wimberly The Internet, more and more, does all of my TV heavy lifting. Got a Roku box yet? Keep an eye out (cont) http://tl.gd/34k768 in reply to matt_wimberly #
Spending the day with the kids so Ms. the Teacher can spend her day with her thesis. I win. #
I find it funny that I'm taking this book to read during my walk at the gym today. http://twitpic.com/2eod7r #
@karlfisch There are times for deadlines. And times to move on. My biggest objections to "hoops" are those without purpose or rationale. in reply to karlfisch #
@karlfisch Why is 14 "knife age?" in reply to karlfisch #
Instead of "technology integration," might we focus on "thoughtfulness integration?" At least for a while? #
There's the Coffee Party. The Tea Party. I'm thinking I'd like to start the Diet Coke Party. Who's with me? #
@karlfisch You got it. Give the word and I'll happily intervene. in reply to karlfisch #
Hmm. Several "Diet Coke Party" people. They're asking serious questions, like "what do we stand (cont) http://tl.gd/34on0t #
@SLazarOtC Any conclusions you've reached? in reply to SLazarOtC #
Nephew has meningitis. Viral. He's okay. But Teagan has a fever. And is now at the ER. #justincase #
I have a pretty good imagination. Not particularly helpful at just this moment. #
Thanks, y'all. I suspect all will be well. Fingers crossed. #
Lots of tests. Bored little girl. No meningitis. #whew #justafever #
Trooper. http://twitpic.com/2eu8ah #
@ittosde I'm me. There's just the one me. in reply to ittosde #
Y'all are very kind. Been an interesting afternoon. #
@ittosde I'm not terribly worried about "alienation." Either follow or not. Let's not overly complicate things. in reply to ittosde #
My nephew, however, most definitely is facing meningitis. I'll be thinking of and praying for him this evening. #
This morning's breakfast conversation: Teagan explaining her IV to Ani. #
@SVVSDLibraries Had. They gave er one yesterday. in reply to SVVSDLibraries #
Getting the weekend back on track – taking Ani to her first Rockies game. #
@notperfect Thanks. in reply to notperfect #
@jenwagner @ryanbretag Aim low. Get low. in reply to jenwagner #
@kwhobbes Different daughter. And hey. in reply to kwhobbes #
Hot dog. Peanuts. Pressure situation with the bases loaded. Covering all the basics today. #
@tengrrl I filter them out. Never hit the inbox and I never see them. in reply to tengrrl #
@danamhuff @tengrrl I pop into the network a couple of times a month to see who's there. But on my timeline. Not when I'm pinged. in reply to danamhuff #
Home from the game. Turns out, baseball IS difficult to explain to a five year old. Very difficult. #
Football. Nice. #gobroncos #
Oh. Neat. The AC's out. #
@ScottElias Did you get a shot of icing? They're dangerous. in reply to ScottElias #
@ScottElias You'll go lots. Then get over it. Sort of. Really good stuff. in reply to ScottElias #
@tobylynn That sounds about right. in reply to tobylynn #
@karlfisch I don't. Our electrical is via the City. in reply to karlfisch #
@model_bfw Wow. What a kind thing to say. You're most welcome. in reply to model_bfw #
Seeing more and more the dual "Friend me on Facebook" and "Follow Me on Twitter" as the one-two punch from every product or service lately. #
Which further reinforces my hunch that those're vastly different places. #
@MrChase Oh. Wow. That's bold. Certainly not Dolph Lundgren's finest moments. in reply to MrChase #
@mrchase And you were right – that WAS a useful TED talk. #
Watching _The IT Crowd_. Several people said I should. #
@sarahpom It's like _Barney Miller_. But with IT guys instead of policemen. And accents. in reply to sarahpom #

The Week in Tweets for 2010-08-09

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Bud Hunt

@NCavillones @durk94 _Think of a Number_ by Joe Verdon. in reply to NCavillones #
Reading several summaries this morning. Disappointed that they don't contain any actual information. Good (cont) http://tl.gd/2sn0ua #
@cmcauley Yeah. Don't want to move to optical media – but if I did, I'd do it that way. Thanks. in reply to cmcauley #
@bengrey Not exactly. Not really, really. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_infinitive?wasRedirected=true in reply to bengrey #
@bengrey Yep. in reply to bengrey #
@bengrey And I'll continue to when I think it's the right decision. in reply to bengrey #
@snbeach I don't believe there's an easy way to know – you need a specific public notebook address. I think. in reply to snbeach #
Colorado's Board of Education, in a 4-3 vote, has adopted the Common Core Standards. #
I don't yet know what that means for Colorado's "new" standards, or the curriculum alignment work I've been involved in. Maybe nothing. #
@angiebuys @bengrey Nice catch. in reply to angiebuys #
@karlfisch Are they still rebranding ELMOs? Might find a driver on ELMO's site. in reply to karlfisch #
"Everyone has the scariest thing they've ever done right on the horizon." – Ben Folds #
@msstewart Not a song. An interview snippet on an iTunes Originals release. in reply to msstewart #
.@K12Learn @waitingsuperman Why don't y'all talk in public? I'm sure we would all learn lots from the exchange. in reply to K12Learn #
@msstewart A biography? in reply to msstewart #
@RickTanski The Board doesn't know, either. in reply to RickTanski #
@RickTanski Which means? in reply to RickTanski #
@RickTanski Think that 15% is by the word, the benchmark, etc.? in reply to RickTanski #
@RickTanski Yikes. But I like it. in reply to RickTanski #
Ani and I watched the last trip to the Moon. Wow. She's hooked, too. #
@dmaas354 Thanks. It's a step. Plenty to do. in reply to dmaas354 #
@milobo Tiff uses Instapaper. But you might try Bento. Database, right? in reply to milobo #
@milobo Evernote makes plenty of sense. in reply to milobo #
@milobo Don't know why I didn't think of it. in reply to milobo #
@milobo Yep. Or scans. Searchable scans. in reply to milobo #
Back to work tomorrow. Lots to do. I'm ready to do much of it. #
Back to work. Catching up for a bit, then two classes today. Should be a good first day back. #
nookStudy's out. Curious. http://bit.ly/9Nbytd #
@proe1ement Quite right. Sorry about the squeal part. in reply to proe1ement #
@luhoka Hey. Careful there. in reply to luhoka #
Another day of classes. Tomorrow, we set some goals for this year. Plenty to do. #
@milobo Very few things are "just semantics." #
Can't get nookStudy to stay functional for more than two minutes. So much for exploring it. #
@ScottElias I hope you're happy with that decision. I sure am. in reply to ScottElias #
@ScottElias Seems like a pretty simple Hazel rule – how're the files coming in? What format? in reply to ScottElias #
@ScottElias Excellent. Thanks. (Need to finish figuring out Hazel.) in reply to ScottElias #
RT @scottros: WordPress user? Try our new show-revisions plugin. Journalist? Consider value of changing stories (cont) http://tl.gd/2tvsll #
@juliafallon Thanks. Wow. Now I've got more work to do. It's good work, though. in reply to juliafallon #
St. Vrain has been awarded an i3 grant. Cool. http://bit.ly/duYF5I #
@smartinez Hey. We are i3 buddies. Congratulations. in reply to smartinez #
@smartinez Well, kind of. Means @milobo and I and lots of others have plenty more work to do. But it's good and important work. in reply to smartinez #
Just because you can say something doesn't mean that you should. Or that saying it is useful. Or intelligent. #
@CurriculumTalk Sounds really useful. Is that information posted anywhere? in reply to CurriculumTalk #
RT @tellio: New blog post: Get Ye Out of the Echo Chamber! http://tex2all.com/archives/1867 #
@poh Some of the small guys were funded, too. in reply to poh #
@poh The best part is that we'll be able to expand that longitudinal tech PD I was telling you about. From my (cont) http://tl.gd/2ujhk6 in reply to poh #
.@bethstill Um. Is that really true? "The good ole boys club that feels the need to discredit everyone else." #
@bethstill Your perception. Hmm. in reply to bethstill #
@bethstill "Many" "some" "others" are vague terms. I'm wondering how you gathered that data. in reply to bethstill #
.@bethstill I'm not a big fan of #edchat I didn't find #rscon10 to be terribly amazing, either, yet. I will (cont) http://tl.gd/2ul83a in reply to bethstill #
.@bethstill I think it's dangerous to label "dissent" or "dissatisfaction" as "trash talk." Not all voices must agree. #
Set goals for the year with @milobo. Mostly refining ongoing priorities. Good to do. Important. Follow through is hard but worth doing. #
@Room5Friends Sure. For one thing, I'm not thinking I was the primary audience for that event. I'm sure thats a (cont) http://tl.gd/2ulaci in reply to Room5Friends #
@bethstill I feel the tenor of your post suggested that disagreement was a problem. Perhaps I haven't read closely enough. in reply to bethstill #
@MrR0g3rs I think the bar of "reform" was set low. Perhaps my expectations were too high. in reply to MrR0g3rs #
@EDPressSec I am unable to DM back as you are not following me, but I am most definitely interested. How may I be of service? #
@MrR0g3rs I didn't attend but two sessions. Have more to see. In a meeting, so I'll have to continue later. in reply to MrR0g3rs #
Important media event: first rice cereal for Quinn. She likes it. She really likes it. http://twitpic.com/2bxxpt #
@luhoka Probably because the Rockies took it to the Giants last night. in reply to luhoka #
@gamecocks7 She might – just might – have said "yum," when she finished. Welcome to Twitter, by the way. in reply to gamecocks7 #
@gamecocks7 As good a reason as any. I'm ready for football. in reply to gamecocks7 #
@bethstill @russgoerend @suewaters How is "collaboration" different? I'd agree that people overuse the word. An undervalue it when they do. in reply to bethstill #
@bethstill @russgoerend @suewaters That's not a different word or definition, though. in reply to bethstill #
@MsBuell @bethstill It's reaffirming for some. I find it disappointing. But I hear what you're saying. in reply to MsBuell #
Thinking I should make a top fifty list of the top fifty lists that bug me the most. #
Booked a hotel room at Disney World yesterday. Well, actually Epcot. For a meeting. Promise. #
@dmaas354 True. in reply to dmaas354 #
My home address, according to one publisher. http://twitpic.com/2c3kpl #
@tellio Thanks for the link to the Quantified Self. Interesting stuff. in reply to tellio #
Pulled the trigger and purchased Hazel. I like it. #
Planning meeting this morning for our Digital Administrator Collaborative. Looking forward to that work. Will (cont) http://tl.gd/2v22hk #
Next week, we get serious with planning our teacher research project with the Digital Learning Collaborative. (cont) http://tl.gd/2v23bc #
@robwall Dropbox plus Evernote plus Hazel is wicked powerful for syncing media and stuff to various computers (cont) http://tl.gd/2v2raf in reply to robwall #
Oops. http://www.ednewscolorado.org/2010/08/05/6792-state-testing-mishap-in-adams-five-star #
@monk51295 @hasslF3 Start here. http://budtheteacher.com/blog/2009/10/03/would-you-please-block/ in reply to monk51295 #
@monk51295 You're most welcome. Where would I find the link to your Reform Symposium presentation? in reply to monk51295 #
@monk51295 Thanks. Looking forward to it. in reply to monk51295 #
On the "highest rated" i3 conference call with DoE. Congratulations from Sec. Duncan. No pressure. "Game changing transformations." #
"Almost $13 billion in requests." "Thank you for being pioneers and innovators in this effort." – Sec. Duncan. #
@smartinez Which one? in reply to smartinez #
Being requested to redacted all proprietary information from all applications so DoE may publish them. #
Each highest rated application will receive a letter from DoE regarding specific clarifications to the applications next week. #i3 #
@smartinez Yeah. They're right. We weren't the "best" app. But our work will be good. Excited to share it. in reply to smartinez #
Q&A. "What can we say? Is there a press release template?" #i3 #
Confirmation – barring no problems with our application clarifications or matching funds, we will receive the funds. #i3 #
DoE wants to "make sure we get our matches" and will help us to do so. #i3 #
Matching registry is a "wholly independent process that the foundations were kind enough to put together." #i3 #
"We want to start getting this money to you as early as the first week of September." #i3 #
Literally, the Gates Foundation just called. Huh. #
@Room5Friends @mrchase Aside form terms of service issues with putting elementary kids on Facebook as well (cont) http://tl.gd/2v7qqt in reply to Room5Friends #
@Room5Friends Okay. Why do you need cons? in reply to Room5Friends #
@Room5Friends Well, are you sharing public stuff? What's the worst possible thing that could happen? in reply to Room5Friends #
@Room5Friends Why Facebook? in reply to Room5Friends #
@Room5Friends Well, that's a decent reason. in reply to Room5Friends #
@Room5Friends What about the people who aren't? in reply to Room5Friends #
@smartinez To the Moon, Alice. Or the top. Whatever. in reply to smartinez #
Suppose you were going to buy a high-end video camera for capturing classroom work. What would you buy? Microphones, too. #
@whatedsaid I've got a Flip and am about to buy a handful of Zi8's – wondering if I need a big gun. Maybe I don't. in reply to whatedsaid #
@timlauer I'm about to buy a bunch of 'em. Wondering if I need something else. in reply to timlauer #
@timlauer Got a wireless mic you'd recommend? Or a shotgun? in reply to timlauer #
Consensus from y'all seems to be that my current Flip/Zi8 plan is good enough. Sure about that? #
@milobo Oh. So you already knew? in reply to milobo #
@ScottElias In the context of discipline? I think "Why did you do that?" is a wonderful question in most contexts. in reply to ScottElias #
@milobo I'll do my best. in reply to milobo #
@ScottElias True. Asked in anger, not so helpful. But with joy and excitement, man! What a conversation. in reply to ScottElias #
@aschmitz High quality interview/classroom capture. in reply to aschmitz #
@aschmitz I'm familiar with the 5D. Was thinking it was too much camera, though. in reply to aschmitz #
Watching Teagan watch the neighborhood. It's a fun thing to watch. #
So no one was going to fill me in on Sky Sailing, either? #
@irasocol Which "we" are you referring to? in reply to irasocol #
@kylepace An Owl City side project. in reply to kylepace #
Re: Sky Sailing – Here's more info. http://tinyurl.com/2uwec4c #
Ani. Reading. It's what she does now. I like it. http://twitpic.com/2c9uaz #
The best part is all of the questions that she asks. It's a big world. She wants to understand it. For that matter, so do I. #
iTunes Home share, you mock me. #
@snbeach Astronaut. Musician. Journalist. Maybe a teacher. Never an IT guy. in reply to snbeach #
@crafty184 I went through an education program at a university – then skipped student teaching and alternatively certified. in reply to crafty184 #
@snbeach Taught some guitar lessons and songwriting. Always had one available for students who needed to bang (cont) http://tl.gd/2vl7nv in reply to snbeach #
@crafty184 1 year through the school district. Once I was able to get a teaching position. in reply to crafty184 #
@crafty184 Yours? in reply to crafty184 #
@erhubbell Pretty neat, huh? in reply to erhubbell #
@PaulWHankins Thanks. Looking forward to seeing you, too. Saw that spread yesterday. I keep thinking "What (cont) http://tl.gd/2vl9jp in reply to PaulWHankins #
@Deacs84 Ms. the Teacher and I just started using one. We love it. in reply to Deacs84 #
@crafty184 All our coursework was in the district program. It was a condensed version of the university Ed program. in reply to crafty184 #
@Deacs84 I'm happy to advocate. It's great for me – all the "don't forget to" notes are in one place with email reminders. Love it. in reply to Deacs84 #
@crafty184 It was totally on the job. Lots of work, but good. And I got paid to student teach. in reply to crafty184 #
@willrich45 I'm going to need a Master's if I ever want to advance. Which is frustrating. in reply to willrich45 #
@willrich45 Not me. But plenty of other folks. And I'd like to teach university classes at some point. There's a ceiling there. in reply to willrich45 #
@willrich45 Was it Dillinger who said that he robbed banks because that's where the money was? Something like (cont) http://tl.gd/2vluka in reply to willrich45 #
@willrich45 I also don't know if I know how to be a free agent. in reply to willrich45 #
@willrich45 The teaching and learning part isn't the issue. I have a handle on that. It's the getting paid and paperwork pieces. in reply to willrich45 #
Nephew's birthday party today. Waterpark. Roadtrip. Neat. #
@gamecocks7 Congratulations to Matthew. And I'm sorry I can't help with the move. in reply to gamecocks7 #
At home on a Saturday night. And pretty pumped about it. There are books to be read and couches to be sat upon. #
“i don’t think it’s too early to suggest that “app” is on its way to linguistic hegemony.” http://instapaper.com/zGbuwq11U #
“It’s premature to publish an obituary for openness in educational technology just yet. But it’s also…” http://instapaper.com/zR8dep21L #
“The old silos were not being interconnected so much as abandoned for a host of alternatives.” http://instapaper.com/zR8dep21L #
“a vital mission: to being something more than consumers and cheerleaders for commercial products.” http://instapaper.com/zR8dep21L #
Seriously. If you don't own a copy of Sky Sailing's "A Little Opera Goes a Long Way," you should fix that. Now. #popmusic #
@smartinez I hope you'll do so. in reply to smartinez #
@smartinez Ah. Whoops. Wlike what? #
@smartinez @anderscj I cannot. in reply to smartinez #
@tbest Congratulations! in reply to tbest #
British websites are pushing boundaries of online medicine. http://usat.me?39599280 #
Egretlist just got due dates and some other calendar integration. @chrislehmann @scottelias #
473 known extrasolar planets. Wow. #
@ScottElias Pushes right to any calendar you've configured on the phone. Along with an alert option. Dot think it's two way, but still. in reply to ScottElias #
@ScottElias I like the UI. Lots. in reply to ScottElias #
@ehoefler Solves two very simple problems for me. Inexpensively let's me create checklists on the go and (cont) http://tl.gd/30gaeu in reply to ehoefler #
@ScottElias That and gravity. And turtles, I think. in reply to ScottElias #
Supposed to be at a birthday party for a friend's son. Instead? Managing a three year old's defiance issues. Joy. #
@ScottElias Folks often do. in reply to ScottElias #
@kwhobbes It's true. in reply to kwhobbes #
@donalynbooks @paulwhankins What you're talking about sounds very much like the way I "taught (cont) http://tl.gd/30gs20 in reply to donalynbooks #
#Egretlist wish – sync the calendar data with the notes themselves – appended to the bottom perhaps. #Evernote – calendar functions in API? #
@poh @seecantrill Enjoy Chicago. And Michigan. Skip the Red Sox. in reply to poh #
@nashworld Ahem. Nothing comes to mind. in reply to nashworld #
@donalynbooks Nope. Implying that I don't currently teach literature. Or reading. I'd continue to work like (cont) http://tl.gd/30h1do in reply to donalynbooks #
@donalynbooks Don't know about "guruness" but I miss teaching reading. Glad smart people validate my practice. in reply to donalynbooks #
@PaulWHankins Hmm. Blog? http://Feeds.feedburner.com/budtheteacher in reply to PaulWHankins #
@PaulWHankins Do what everyday? I'm confused. in reply to PaulWHankins #
It's not the book that may go away – it's the codex. That's an important distinction. The transmission substance – not the text. #
Reading a paper book for a change. http://twitpic.com/2czcpx #
@aschmitz Paper because it was sent to me. Wouldn't have chosen it. This time. in reply to aschmitz #
@DianeRavitch But computers can help those people support, inspire and believe in those children. in reply to DianeRavitch #

I Think I’m Going to Like This Book

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Bud Hunt

Gene Thompson-Grove’s foreward to the second edition of The Reflective Educator’s Guide to Classroom Research begins with a fine definition of the dispositions of a teacher researcher:

All of this, of course, requires certain dispositions. It means we must, at times, slow down and be reflective. We must develop the intellectual side of ourselves — the place where we can open up to others with curiosity and interest, where we can consider options or ideas we hadn’t thought of before. We have to develop the capacity to identify and explicitly work on the questions that matter most to our students — the questions or aspect of our practice that perhaps make us most uncomfortable. When we engage in collaborative inquiry, we become students of teaching and learning for one another, so we have to learn to frame good questions and develop the habit of taking an inquiry stance toward all that we do. We must become comfortable being uncomfortable — and get used to being in the place of not knowing more often, with a greater capacity for ambiguity. In fact, as Dana and Yendol-Hoppey point out, one of the reasons we engage in teacher inquiry is that it honors the complexity inherent in all our teaching. Inquiry insists that we routinely unearth our assumptions — our assumptions about our students and their families, our assumptions about our colleagues and ourselves, our assumptions about achievement and what constitutes a meaningful education — and to examine these assumptions with others — because we believe that the most effective schools have adults in them who are the least satisfied with their practice. We must be willing to collect and make public the evidence from our practice — the data and the students work. We can’t be afraid of hard work, or of saying, “I was wrong.” And we must find courage in community, as we hold each other accountable for acting on what we learn. (page viii)

That’s a mouthful of a quote, but it’s spot on. Teacher research is hard work, work that we’re about to engage in here in my school district. But it’s worth doing. And I pledge, right here and now, again, mostly to myself, but to you, too, that I’ll do my best to honor these dispositions, and to ask nothing less from my colleagues here in St. Vrain who will be doing this work with us.

You come, too.

The Week in Tweets for 2010-08-02

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Bud Hunt

@technolibrary Sorry. in reply to technolibrary #
Spent the day at a pool fed by a hot spring. With a sweet water slide. #
@mikesmactweets Nope. Mt. Princeton. But I think Glenwood's still my favorite. in reply to mikesmactweets #
New U.S. rules allow for unapproved iPhone apps. http://usat.me?39429856 Jailbreaking now legal. I'm going to give it a whirl. #
New U.S. rules allow for unapproved iPhone apps. http://usat.me?39429856 Bigger deal – educational exemption for breaking copy protection. #
Need to know more about copyright exemptions announced this week. Anyone got a link? #
Here is the LA Times piece. Where are the thoughtful, deeper looks? http://bit.ly/9K6ajD Copy protection breaking is big. Huge. #
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2010/10-169.html @svvsdlibraries sent this my way. Primary sources are good things. #
@fceblog Good luck. in reply to fceblog #
@fceblog Photographs? in reply to fceblog #
@beverson I've a thing about the law. The law and my warranty. in reply to beverson #
Yep. Sunburn. Bummer. #
@vtdeacon True. in reply to vtdeacon #
“We write—together—for other reasons, because writing as an activity matters, separate from any text that…” http://instapaper.com/zUw8x701N #
You should read the entire piece – PDF link at the bottom of the page. http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/3220 #
@shfarnsworth Huh? Levels? in reply to shfarnsworth #
@shfarnsworth Please say more. in reply to shfarnsworth #
@beverson I've a thing about laws. Not liking them isn't good enough reason to ignore them. in reply to beverson #
@shfarnsworth I've attended and facilitated both summer institutes and advanced institutes, as well as national (cont) http://tl.gd/2oul7n in reply to shfarnsworth #
@shfarnsworth It does change you, doesn't it? I look forward to your post. in reply to shfarnsworth #
Seriously. If you want to get into my head lately, check out that full article. http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/3220 #
@beverson Agreed on both counts. But you work to change them. in reply to beverson #
@dkuropatwa You'll do great. Go get 'em. in reply to dkuropatwa #
@dkuropatwa Oh? What'd I say? in reply to dkuropatwa #
Oh, goodie. Colorado's a finalist in RTTT. Again. #
Going bowling in Leadville. Because we can. #
Wonder what they found out. http://twitpic.com/2983y4 #
@juliafallon I think you meant to add an #edchat to that last tweet. in reply to juliafallon #
Adorable silly video of Quinn forthcoming. Field test of iMovie for iPhone. #
@smartinez Thank goodness. Was so worried no one else would make it to #chatchat in reply to smartinez #
.@msstewart @smartinez I think a really good #chatchat topic would be if the structure of these (cont) http://tl.gd/2pfc7e in reply to msstewart #
@msstewart How metameta of you. #chatchat in reply to msstewart #
Watching _Charlotte's Web_ with Teagan. Reminded that it's the spider that's amazing – but she points to the pig. Folks watch the pig. Huh. #
@smartinez @msstewart With which? in reply to smartinez #
@smartinez You said you'd agree with something. Not sure what. in reply to smartinez #
.@msstewart @rdngteach @courosa #chatchat is always open. It's always foot to be thinking about what you're up to. in reply to msstewart #
@msstewart Good. Oops. Silly autocorrect. in reply to msstewart #
@PaulWHankins Apologies. All I could offer tonight. in reply to PaulWHankins #
Can summer camps revive the lost art of letter writing?. http://usat.me?39451948 #
Can summer camps revive the lost art of letter writing?. http://usat.me?39451948 #
@webenglishteach No. That sounds slow. in reply to webenglishteach #
@milobo @beverson I was having that same thought. $90 Activslate. in reply to milobo #
Quiet and overcast here in Buena Vista. Possible hike in store today. #
@SVVSDLibraries The only way to never get bitten by changes with technology is to never buy any. in reply to SVVSDLibraries #
@sjciske Yikes. There's a waterfall we've got to check in on. No retail there yet that I know of. in reply to sjciske #
@milobo Add in the battery charger and it's still a good deal. Worth some thinking about. in reply to milobo #
@webenglishteach Ew. in reply to webenglishteach #
Draft session title – "The long and the short of it – Reading and the Web." Books, articles, notes, and interoperability. #
@dogtrax Nothing at the moment. But if/as I do, yes. in reply to dogtrax #
Fork or spork? http://twitpic.com/29gjch #
Two votes for spork. Two for froon. Clearly, this is abnormal cutlery. #
@milobo Uh oh. in reply to milobo #
Neat. President Obama's daily schedule, available in iCal or RSS. http://www.whitehouse.gov/schedule/president #
@msstewart Oh, bother. in reply to msstewart #
@msstewart Quite right. in reply to msstewart #
Last night of vacation. Grilling some John Stamos chicken. #yum #
@PaulWHankins I know. It sounds like a joke. But it's not. He published a marinade somewhere. It's really good. in reply to PaulWHankins #
@PaulWHankins Oh. I got it. Not sure I wanted it. But I got it. in reply to PaulWHankins #
Birthday present from Ms. the Teacher – a four week photography class. Building a portfolio of work. Together. Twenty pictures a week. #
Looking forward to it – but it's going to be serious. #
@hpitler Happy birthday! in reply to hpitler #
@chrislehmann Dude. Use Evernote and Egretlist for your to do stuff and be done with it. in reply to chrislehmann #
Did you hear that? #spookymountaincabinchat #
Has anybody seen Ma? She headed out to the woodshed an hour ago and I haven't heard . . . what was that? #spookymountaincabinchat #
@TeachaKidd I'm pretty pumped about that CrockPot app. Thanks for that. in reply to TeachaKidd #
@djakes Aw, nuts. I forgot to tag. in reply to djakes #
@ckervina Agreed. in reply to ckervina #
Just realized that the lights we can see from the porch are the search lights at the state prison. #spookymountaincabinchat #notkidding #
@erhubbell Mine's the12th. Late gift. in reply to erhubbell #
Private journal writing survives Twitter, Facebook, blogs. http://usat.me?39468332 #
@jennamcjenna What? On average, the writing's better. in reply to jennamcjenna #
@jennamcjenna I'll admit – the season ended weakly. But stronger foundation. in reply to jennamcjenna #
@jennamcjenna Yeah. I'm with you on the coincidences – but let's talk after the season ends. in reply to jennamcjenna #
@jennamcjenna Just watched it today. Mixed feelings. in reply to jennamcjenna #
@jennamcjenna Loved the ending – was stuck on the resolution – and am excited for digging deeper into River's story. in reply to jennamcjenna #
"Do important things well," not "Use tech more." #
@msstewart Yep. That's also worth doing well. in reply to msstewart #
@tmmaerke @msstewart Again, yes. Also important is with whom you're doing the defining. in reply to tmmaerke #
@mdprier Can be. But folks too often confuse the latter for the former. in reply to mdprier #
Smells like possibility. http://twitpic.com/2a1bgt #
Especially when combined with these. http://twitpic.com/2a1bmx #
Thinking about the economics of buying a nook for each kid. Then we buy one book and everybody gets a copy. Not quite there. Yet. #
@tmmaerke @msstewart It's not one discussion. Never should be. in reply to tmmaerke #
@tmmaerke @msstewart Everytime you talk standards or process or curriculum, that should be part of the conversation. in reply to tmmaerke #
Seriously. A Nobel Prize for whoever invented the family restroom. Who's with me? #
@jonbecker Agreed. in reply to jonbecker #
@karlfisch An interesting conversation. I'm with you on wanting to change some things – but not sure about where (cont) http://tl.gd/2r375k in reply to karlfisch #
@MrChase Why wouldn't you open it to the public? in reply to MrChase #
Staking out the library. Opens in seconds. We will be first in. #
@MrChase One would hope. in reply to MrChase #
@MrChase And if folks know it's public going in, no harm. in reply to MrChase #
I know it overlooks a parking lot, but I love this reading room. Just for kids. http://twitpic.com/2a1xcg #
Jackpot. http://twitpic.com/2a1yhz #
@stevejmoore @gayle_francis "Texting" or SMS is a transmission medium. It can be professional or not. The writer makes that call. in reply to stevejmoore #
Jackpot for me. Seriously positive flashback from the stacks. http://twitpic.com/2a207r #
Seriously. If you've never taken a child to a library, you need to. Borrow a friend's child. It's worth it. #
@beverson I don't think its time yet for a school to do that. But we are getting awfully close. in reply to beverson #
@beverson For my children – mostly it's too soon. One point away, I think. in reply to beverson #
@beverson So close. And yet. in reply to beverson #
@msstewart Yeah. But I don't think Amy will like my response. in reply to msstewart #
@SVVSDLibraries I said it, if that's what you mean. in reply to SVVSDLibraries #
@msstewart Depends. I'll be asking lots of questions. Got to wait until I can focus a bit, though. in reply to msstewart #
@karlfisch Don't I usually do the messing up part first? in reply to karlfisch #
@bengrey @msstewart It is, but it's not my community – and I've had that conversation before. in reply to bengrey #
Secret of English muffin 'nooks & crannies' is safe for now. http://usat.me?39482058 #
Michael Moore wants to bring back downtown movie theaters. http://usat.me?39482842 #
.@gayle_francis Well, yeah. But they always did. Many adults don't know the difference. in reply to gayle_francis #
@gayle_francis I'd say that writers, not students, need to understand that. in reply to gayle_francis #
Holding a fussy baby and watching _When We Left Earth_. #
Finally. Unfortunately, I can't move until she wakes up. http://twitpic.com/2a48oe #
@beverson You have a copy on your iPad? in reply to beverson #
At the doctor with Quinn. Last time I was here, the building was evacuated. Wish me luck. #
@poh Hoping your post office experience is over. in reply to poh #
@Linda704 Suspicious package. in reply to Linda704 #
Huh. http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/introducing-google-apps-for-government.html #
Can't get over how neat it is to use one computer in the house via another computer in the house. #
Sitting in on @teachpaperless's session at http://reformsymposium.com/ – he mentioned that he doesn't use (cont) http://tl.gd/2raj94 #
@djakes Exactly it – "There are very few absolutes." I wish more people understood that. in reply to djakes #
@djakes Wait. The Internet wasn't always there? in reply to djakes #
@willrich45 @davecormier Sticking a video into a book isn't yet a satisfying addition. Writers haven't figured it out yet. in reply to willrich45 #
@plugusin By your rationale, we should block Google at school. It's only a click or two to dirty stuff from there. in reply to plugusin #
@plugusin "Tech guys" rarely review stuff before it's filtered. We pay the fliters to do that. in reply to plugusin #
@sschwister We're not too big and we're not too tough, but if we work together, we've got the right stuff. in reply to sschwister #
@Twilliamson15 I know. It's also the reason why that's a bad rationale to argue. (Let's remember that searching (cont) http://tl.gd/2rivf5 in reply to Twilliamson15 #
@msstewart Sometimes. And we should promote "oops and move on." in the words of Elmo, "Accidents happen." in reply to msstewart #
@sschwister @anderscj I'm down with that. in reply to sschwister #
@willrich45 Yeah – a clumsy first step with multimedia. But books already are social – don't confuse multimedia (cont) http://tl.gd/2rj9ui in reply to willrich45 #
@willrich45 Ah. Gotcha. Yep. They will. But that's an extension of what we can do with/about books now, right? in reply to willrich45 #
@willrich45 Have you read any of Jasper FForde's Thursday Next stories? He didn't mean to, but he does a fine (cont) http://tl.gd/2rjc3n in reply to willrich45 #
@plugusin Very true. I like the idea of your series. in reply to plugusin #
@kylepace Separate is tricky and not necessarily better. I can see instructional technology making sense in IT as well as within PD. in reply to kylepace #
@willrich45 Yep. And the NYT Bestsellers lists have given us rudimentary social information about books for a long time. in reply to willrich45 #
Ani's taking me to her favorite waterslide today. Looking forward to it. #
@kylepace @plugusin Different can work so long as what you're describing exists. in reply to kylepace #
@kylepace @plugusin As one myself, I think that's a bad idea. It Others technology. in reply to kylepace #
@kylepace No. The separation itself Others the tech no matter how high a priority there is. in reply to kylepace #
@kylepace I'm not talking about me. Or you. It is an Othering when technology is its own thing separate from (cont) http://tl.gd/2rkett in reply to kylepace #
@kylepace @plugusin Bill got my point. And I hope we aren't needed to do what we are doing now. But I suspect someone probably will. in reply to kylepace #
@funnymonkey No. in reply to funnymonkey #
@kylepace @plugusin We have jobs doing what we do, Kyle, because of the disconnect between technology and (cont) http://tl.gd/2rpgee in reply to kylepace #
@garystager @willrich45 Yep. in reply to garystager #
@kylepace I never do, either. And there will be a need for support. in reply to kylepace #
RT @djakes: @paulawhite Is reform only about social media? #
@hrheingold You wouldn't be the only person who would try to argue that. I agree with you. in reply to hrheingold #
Friends over for dinner. They brought polenta and said I had to grill. Well, okay. #
@smartinez Tell ''em to knock that clap off. in reply to smartinez #
Today's moment of Quinn is brought to
you by my phone's front facing camera. http://twitpic.com/2ahj6c #
@khokanson Nope. Ten pack discounts only. Twenty bucks off per unit when you by ten. in reply to khokanson #
@technolibrary I have to have those someday. in reply to technolibrary #
@paulawhite Nope. I know the answer and think it's a useful question today. @djakes in reply to paulawhite #
Grilling polenta. Then nectarines. Then pork tenderloin. Yum. #
@paulawhite I believe there's a great deal of confusion about the power of the Internet to change institutions by itself. in reply to paulawhite #
@Linda704 Friend came over with the challenge. I like it. in reply to Linda704 #
Polenta's done. http://twitpic.com/2aiby8 #
@nashworld Following. Thanks. in reply to nashworld #
@paulawhite Yep. Reform isn't about stuff. And yet. in reply to paulawhite #
Gang, say hi to @mikedial. His blog is making me hungry. #
@snbeach @msstewart I publish as a way of understanding something. That's different, I think. in reply to snbeach #
@luhoka Charcoal. Weber kettle. Only way to do important grilling work. in reply to luhoka #
@snbeach Well, I write to understand in public. That's new. And requires a different sort of thinking. in reply to snbeach #
@msstewart I didn't write letters for that purpose. in reply to msstewart #
@msstewart The part where I am required, in the writing, to figure out what it is that I mean. in reply to msstewart #
Going to have to sit on my deck after such a fine meal. #roughlife #
Watching the sun slip behind the neighbor's house as the breeze drifts by and I'm contemplating dessert. #roughlife #
@kylepace Nice. Our friends, oddly enough, made an ice cream pie. It was perfect. in reply to kylepace #
Off to a birthday party. At the zoo. #
@KarenJan Is tech integration "reform?" in reply to KarenJan #
I'm thinking that the Reform Symposium would be better named if it was called the Tech Integration Symposium. #
@anderscj @djakes Based on what I've seen so far, it's not that. Yet. in reply to anderscj #
@David63Baker Yes. Many Twitter clients support picture posting. in reply to David63Baker #
Zoo tattoo. http://twitpic.com/2aq6qv #
At the carousel. http://twitpic.com/2aqj8o #
@chillmanisu @mrskmpeters Believe that was Arthur C. Clarke. Wasn't it? in reply to chillmanisu #
@Mrskmpeters @thenerdyteacher Always worth checking one's sources. in reply to Mrskmpeters #
.@erikaosvath @shellterrell @gret @web20classroom There are better things to shout from the rooftops. in reply to erikaosvath #
#rscon10 "Teacher" is a fine label for me. Let's not get silly and overcomplicate things. #
#rscon10 I'd like to applaud the organizers of this PD experience – lots of work for lots of folks. But I'd (cont) http://tl.gd/2sbpid #
@MrMacnology Seemed to me it was a neat "look what I can do with technology in my classroom" show and (cont) http://tl.gd/2sbt2t in reply to MrMacnology #
@MrMacnology I suspect they were, and I did not, but am going to. Two of how many? in reply to MrMacnology #
@web20classroom Yeah. We should celebrate success. in reply to web20classroom #
@web20classroom Thank you for your clarification. #
I've got an awful lot of Mini-DV tapes and I'd like to pull them into a Mac as video files – any automators or (cont) http://tl.gd/2scq3t #
@cnansen Because it seems silly to import and then downconvert – was hoping to preserve formatting and avoid all (cont) http://tl.gd/2sdb71 in reply to cnansen #
Oh, great. The five year old can spell. Now we've got to revise our parenting communication strategy. #
@notperfect Did I miss a good conversation? in reply to notperfect #
Taking an extra day off of work tomorrow. Chaperoning a trip to yet another birthday party. At a park. Should be fun. No tattoos, though. #
Lots of second language suggestions for dealing with a speller in the family. Hmm. I like @dogtrax's the best, although it frightens me. #
Two pig Latin recommendations. Hmm. #
@HectorYMarquez @chrislehmann I did. Once. Didn't like it. in reply to HectorYMarquez #
@FlagstaffDean Haven't heard anything. Found this http://foottrack.com – looks useful, but pricey. in reply to FlagstaffDean #
@chrislehmann Let me know what you think. Im finding it really handy for picking up the checkboxes i put in other notes. in reply to chrislehmann #
@ScottElias @chrislehmann Like I said, I don't make lists there, so much – make them on the desktop, but I do (cont) http://tl.gd/2sefsh in reply to ScottElias #
@HectorYMarquez @chrislehmann Yep. in reply to HectorYMarquez #
@chrislehmann Sorry. in reply to chrislehmann #
@chrislehmann Ask the developer – I hear he's pretty responsive. in reply to chrislehmann #
@PaulWHankins I still haven't. Probably won't. in reply to PaulWHankins #
Reading a novel that I can't quite get into – but can't quite put down. Weird. #
“It is one thing to suffer grinding income stagnation. It is another to realise that you have a…” http://instapaper.com/zIu2o811U #

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