technology hates me!
I tried unsuccessfully yesterday to authorize Jaws on my laptop so I could use the new version. I had to have Freedom scientific reset my authorization count...but for some weird reason, it still wouldn't let me authorize tonight. I love being able to use JAWS, but sometimes companies try too hard to keep good people from sharing their software! I think there's a point when you pass security and go to paranoia (sp?).
Then, in class yesterday, I tried unsuccessfully to use Power Point to explain Compound Interest to my fifth period class. That class of seniors acts much more like a class of third graders. They are making compound interest a lot harder than it should be. I wish there was another, faster way to do it--though I think the worst part is keeping track of which time period you are on when finding the interest itself.
To make this even more fun, I couldn't access the grade reports I needed for my 9 weeks tests, so I could see how much I need to scale the tests. I sometimes wonder if we aren't taking steps backward by making so much of this computer based--but in the long run, I do know it really helps.
There's more I want to write about, but it doesn't follow the technology line, so look behind the cut if you are interested.
Rox is either having a negative reaction to the thyroid med's, or she's finally decided she's had enough of this guide stuff. I'm not sure which one is right. She seems a lot itchier, as well. This morning, when I was putting her harness on her, she kept kicking her feet when I would reach for the belly straps to buckle them. It was one of those "cute" funny things. She is also seeming to chew a little more--but she does seem a little more alert.
I've also noticed a little change in her work. I don't know what made me realize it today, but she's stopping way ahead of steps or curbs. It's not adding up, but I'm not sure 8 weeks is worth a call to the school. At the same time, I feel a little guilty, because I feel like I shouldn't be giving up on her--like even though it's getting close to the end, I should keep up the consistancy and expectations...I'm certainly not letting my students slack (just ask the one who I wrote up today), so should I let my dog slack, too?
I'm so ready for summer!
Then, in class yesterday, I tried unsuccessfully to use Power Point to explain Compound Interest to my fifth period class. That class of seniors acts much more like a class of third graders. They are making compound interest a lot harder than it should be. I wish there was another, faster way to do it--though I think the worst part is keeping track of which time period you are on when finding the interest itself.
To make this even more fun, I couldn't access the grade reports I needed for my 9 weeks tests, so I could see how much I need to scale the tests. I sometimes wonder if we aren't taking steps backward by making so much of this computer based--but in the long run, I do know it really helps.
There's more I want to write about, but it doesn't follow the technology line, so look behind the cut if you are interested.
Rox is either having a negative reaction to the thyroid med's, or she's finally decided she's had enough of this guide stuff. I'm not sure which one is right. She seems a lot itchier, as well. This morning, when I was putting her harness on her, she kept kicking her feet when I would reach for the belly straps to buckle them. It was one of those "cute" funny things. She is also seeming to chew a little more--but she does seem a little more alert.
I've also noticed a little change in her work. I don't know what made me realize it today, but she's stopping way ahead of steps or curbs. It's not adding up, but I'm not sure 8 weeks is worth a call to the school. At the same time, I feel a little guilty, because I feel like I shouldn't be giving up on her--like even though it's getting close to the end, I should keep up the consistancy and expectations...I'm certainly not letting my students slack (just ask the one who I wrote up today), so should I let my dog slack, too?
I'm so ready for summer!