Did I tell Ya'll I just got a job teaching a holistic health class at a major University?
Yep, Imagine that.
Any hoo- I let them talk me into it at the last moment and classes started this week. I'm still trying to find my e-mail address and set up my program to communicate with students. Nothing is done on paper these days! I also have a smart room, which is really cool because you know I love that technological stuff.
Today I managed to get into the system with my new ID, got the room powered up and was all ready to show the class how to find Linus Pauling ( 2 time Nobel prize winning chemist who studied vitamin C and concluded it could kill cancer cells- ever hear of him? No, neither has anyone else... ) and the projector would not project! I changed settings and messed with buttons and finally picked up the Bat phone- Yes, IT has an emergency line much like Bat Man had. The bat phones are located in each smart room in case people like me can't get the projector to project.
I dialed the emergency extension which took me right to that super smart girl in IT. I explained that the projector would not project. She said "is the projector button on?"
Well of course, I'm not a total idiot I thought. "Yes".
"Is the source button turned to PC?" She asked "Yes " again.
"Is the cabinet open?"she asked.
"What cabinet?" I replied.
"The one the projector is in at the back of the room."
OK, maybe I am an idiot. Thank God I was early and the whole class did not see that.
Any-hoo, I have a few days off over this long weekend and plan to get something new posted here for you real soon!
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2 comments:
I have missed you this week. I checked every day for something new. I love the fact that the most simple things (open the cabinet) tend to stump us in this modern world filled with tech. Not only is the younger generation looseing their math skills, their ability to research from books but even some of their common sense (no offense intended),but a good example.
If you happen to be older you appreciate the fact I put you in the younger generation-hahaha
JM in SC
Dear JM, I agree- you will be happy to know there are no tests in my class. The first paper has them writing about their family traditions for healthy living. The second paper is a book report on any alternative health and wellness book, and the third paper is researching articles on line, reading them and writing a conclusion from the scientific data presented. These kids will have to research from books as well as on-line if they want to pass. OH, and the last project is to go out into the community and interview a alternative health care provider and present findings to the class. I think it's well rounded, don't you? -Meandering
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