School started last week. I taught two back-to-back Thursday morning and came out of my classes almost ecstatic, whether because I’m just happy to be back in the classroom or because things seemed to go particularly smoothly I can’t say. This year I’ve decided to spread the desks out and have them sit in a circle so I can see everyone’s faces and they can see each other, and somehow that seemed to open up the whole room and create a more relaxed environment. Also, I made a dorky Power Point presentation on my syllabus, and at least from my point of view that helped things along, too.
There are some definite personalities in my classes, although I don’t have the make-up girl, the sleeping guy, the girl who wants to submit a series of facial expressions as an essay, or a guy who argued that everyone should be allowed to use computers and Ipods on the final exam. Have fun, Micah!
Speaking of Ipods, I just got a free one along with the new Mac I bought, a much-needed upgrade over the ancient machine I’d been using. Although I’ve barely begun downloading music and setting things up, I can already tell this is going to make things a lot easier and more efficient this term.
Enjoy your new gadgets. And don’t forget about your wife (I have a feeling you’ll be dorking around your computer and Ipod all the time now). 😉
Also, shouldn’t you be entertaining your folks now instead of blogging? I’m just saying. 😀
PS–I need a prompt. Help!
My ipod has changed the way I listen to music. It’s a wonderful part of my life. I’m sure you’ll love it as well. But you have a point, Tina. Gina complained about the amount of attention I bestowed on my ipod after I got it. Don’t worry though – David will eventually return from his initial fascination with his toys.
Thanks for having us last night. I’ve been enjoying the coffee today.
Cheers!
Micah, thanks for the reassuring words. 🙂
We were happy to have you here. And I’m glad you’ve been enjoying the coffee. Hope to see you both again soon.