Well, I'm not sure what sort of super-geek impression I want to give right off the bat, but how to make a D&D character, or how to play Magic would be options if I did.
As for the other suggestions. Do you really think I know how to cure procrastination?
Hot to play MGS would be awesome, but I don't think it'd be interactive enough. Maybe how to kick ass in Super Smash Bros? I could set the match time for 30 seconds, and get everyone in the room in on a game. Hmm....I think Shari can appreciate how much Flynn would endorse that suggestion. Hehehehe
Long time, no talk to. I taught "How to solve a crossword puzzle." I passed the audition and I completed the training right before Thanksgiving. I should be teaching an SAT class in the spring.
Other topics that worked at my session were: How to read music; how to have a romantic date at your house; how to parallel park a car.
I just came up with a brilliant one -- how to go see the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Or how to walk around New York without looking like a tourist. Or how to draw Spider Man (your specialty, right?)
Here's what NOT to do: Talk down to students. Ask questions that are yes/no unless you're kind of joking (Kaplan hates yes/no questions; you should ask leading questions). Use profanity. Do: Plan ahead, especially how you're going to use the board (there's an entire training session called on Kaplan Teacher as Presenter, and it focuses heavily on boardwork). Practice, if you can. WALK AROUND THE ROOM (another big Kaplan plus). Make eye contact. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hey, wow, yeah...didn't even know you still read this. I keep up with your LJ also so I knew about your Kaplan progress, but given how long it's been I felt IMing you to ask questions about it was a bit unfair.
I was thinking about how to draw _____.
What's your name on AIM at this point? Haven't seen you on in a long time.
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As for the other suggestions. Do you really think I know how to cure procrastination?
Hot to play MGS would be awesome, but I don't think it'd be interactive enough. Maybe how to kick ass in Super Smash Bros? I could set the match time for 30 seconds, and get everyone in the room in on a game. Hmm....I think Shari can appreciate how much Flynn would endorse that suggestion. Hehehehe
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Sorry to the both of you. Though, keep in mind I haven't slept in 2 days.
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I taught "How to solve a crossword puzzle." I passed the audition and I completed the training right before Thanksgiving. I should be teaching an SAT class in the spring.
Other topics that worked at my session were: How to read music; how to have a romantic date at your house; how to parallel park a car.
I just came up with a brilliant one -- how to go see the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Or how to walk around New York without looking like a tourist. Or how to draw Spider Man (your specialty, right?)
Here's what NOT to do: Talk down to students. Ask questions that are yes/no unless you're kind of joking (Kaplan hates yes/no questions; you should ask leading questions). Use profanity.
Do: Plan ahead, especially how you're going to use the board (there's an entire training session called on Kaplan Teacher as Presenter, and it focuses heavily on boardwork). Practice, if you can. WALK AROUND THE ROOM (another big Kaplan plus). Make eye contact.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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I was thinking about how to draw _____.
What's your name on AIM at this point? Haven't seen you on in a long time.
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Drop me an IM anytime. (AIM has been awful, though, so I can't promise I'll get it :-/ )
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work a DVD player
play Metal Gear Solid
build a bear XD
cook ______
pick a holiday gift
cure procrastination
Erm... I can't think of anymore. XD
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