It's Tricky - Run DMC

Since this blog is about little things that make me smile...

I really enjoy the show Suburgatory.  The show offers a campy glimpse into the self-indulgent behaviors of American suburban communities.  Last night's episode, T-Ball and Sympathy, featured a fun song from the 80's.  Who doesn't enjoy 80's rap?!  I have tried to get the song out of my head all day but decided why?!  Why try to forget when I can embrace?  Press "play" and commence goofy, uncoordinated dancing around the room!!

It's tricky, tricky, tricky...

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I really believe I am a rebel at heart. When I hear of a silly rule, I feel the need to find a way around it... or merely push my way through it. Many schools have tried to ban cell phones and texting during the school day but as a teacher, it is almost futile to fight against the pull it has on students. Rather than spend so much energy trying to win a losing battle, why not try to structure technology use for students? Not only does it seem possible to achieve, it seems like it would boost student engagement in the process.

Well, that is what THIS teacher thought!! Watch and celebrate what this teacher in Florida is doing by asking her students to text in class.

Texting in Class Video