No, my evals weren’t all positive, but I don’t expect them to be. My students for the most part were actually honest, which I do appreciate. :oP :o)
Showing YouTube clips in class and creating PDFs
Posted by Frank on August 28, 2008
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I am now a teacher, so naturally my posts will be more teaching-oriented. However, I have not detached myself from my computer side (I actually teach two periods of a computer class)… thus, I give you… stuff that’s relevant to teaching and computers. Yesss!
Keep in mind I’m in LAUSD, so my posts may be more relevant to teachers in LAUSD.
Q: Can I download a YouTube video to my computer to show in class later?
(Some background info on this question: All LAUSD schools block access on their networks to YouTube (and other sites). Even if you don’t have this problem, you may want to save a YouTube video in case you don’t want to rely on having internet connection during your lesson.)
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Applying in LAUSD: Distributing Your Resume
Posted by Frank on July 3, 2008
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I haven’t posted content in forever since I’m busy switching careers from the information technology sector to education. Oh who am I kidding… the reason I didn’t post is I got lazy. Actually, I’m posting now because I’m busy. I’m in Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) District Internship program so I can get a teaching credential. Meanwhile, I have to find my own teaching job, which means– yep… I’m back in the jobhunting game.
With new adventures come new experiences, which means I learn more. And, since this site is about things I learn, that means more content! Woohoo! However, comics are still on hold because of laziness. :oP :o) Sorry!
I’m trying to find a job teaching either physics or computers at one of LAUSD’s high schools or middle schools. My first step is to find schools I’m interested in teaching at, then distribute my resumes to them. If you’re also doing the jobhunt thing, you may find some of the tips below helpful, even though you’re not applying for a teaching job in LAUSD.
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Are You Developing Yourself? Or Your Paper Self?
Posted by Frank on April 5, 2008
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Why go to school? Most would agree it’s to prepare ourselves for our futures. However, it seems most of those peoples’ approach is to prepare themselves… on paper. Examples: In high school/college, why get good grades, high test scores, join clubs and do community service? Because it looks good on your college/grad/med school application/resume.
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Minimizing Splashback
Posted by Frank on April 2, 2008
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I must broach a topic that’s on many of our minds, but most of us feel uncomfortable talking about. That’s right… splashback. I’m talkin’ toilet splashback. Especially public toilets. » Read more…
Create a School Library Catalog For Cheap
Posted by Frank on March 16, 2008
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Some friends of mine were building a library for an elementary school and were wondering how to set up a library catalog. I set out looking for ways to set up an electronic library catalog using free catalog software and found the ideal system: A free web application that could be installed and run on pretty much any junky old computer and accessed locally (or publicly, if you wish).
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A Thousand Miles
Posted by Frank on March 16, 2008
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Psshhh c’mon, man… that’s so cliche. :o|
I tried this one doing the “inking” in Illustrator, then the coloring in Photoshop. Mmm… I didn’t like that heheh. I still don’t have a really satisfactory way of drawing comics. I like the scalability of Illustrator but there are some things that are simpler in Photoshop… I’m no expert in either. :o\
Poor Man’s Earbud Cord Wrap
Posted by Frank on March 16, 2008
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There are several do-it-yourself earbud cord wraps out there. Some are nice, some are… resourceful. I’ve seen some made of foam (from old flip-flops maybe) or credit cards, but I have yet to see one as cheap (or at least readily available) as my very own. I misplace my earbud cord wraps all the time, so it’s great to have ones that are compact, easily replaceable, quick to make, and easily disposable. Oh, and functional. heh.
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How to Flyer Like a Crazy Mofo
Posted by Frank on February 18, 2008
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A big part of college life is flyering. Most likely you are bombarded by students handing you flyers on the way to class, or one day you will be the one trying to force flyers into another student’s hands. If that day should come, here are some tips to prepare yourself.
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Jobhunting? How To Go All Out.
Posted by Frank on February 6, 2008
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I’m a big fan of IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com, so I have to mention the site at least once. :oP :o)
There’s a post with some great advice on applying to a job you’re really interested in. The site’s focus is finance for young graduates, but really touches on the many aspects that make achieving your goals possible, such as eliminating barriers, starting early, and knowing you don’t have to be the smartest person in the room.
Read the article: How a pro does it — My friend Rachel made $1,000 an hour negotiating a new job