24th October

24^th October

“I have made a terrible mistake” Arrested Development

A quote from an American comedy series from a few years ago. One of the main characters would - often- make many terrible mistakes.

Mine is hardly serious, and not even potentially a mistake, but still.

I showed the teacher in charge of the Active Board how to use it today, and all the useful things that can be done with it- mainly as clipart (she teachers 3^rd grade students).

Which means I will not get my own copy of the Active Pen, as she will now want it… boooooo

I use the board for 3 (possibly 4) clubs a week, and the kids love it, as it means I can show photos and film clips, and play music, and just clearly write out grammar and things. Certainly less messy than a chalk board as well.

So I will probably have to schedule a teacher training session on smart boards now, as the teachers will all want to try and use it. The biggest problem, despite an almost universal inability to use computers here, is that the room the board is in is a form room. For 3^rd class in the morning, and 4^th class in the afternoon, so there are only a few times when it can be used by other people, and I have claimed most of those spots.

Oh well.

A few things in life, including, for example, my hair falling out have made me realise I am getting old.

Comics like this one don’t help. Although I guess I shouldn’t worry about it, and just enjoy myself. Not only am I living in an often rewarding and always challenging country, but, you know, I might not make it to 30, so what’s the point in worrying about it.