TechyMike: Your Personal GEEK

If you need (or someone you know needs) help with Math, Physics, SAT Preparation….visit the Khan Academy on YouTube. An example video is included below.  I picked Pre-Algebra since that is the class I long term subbed in for two months this year….I like that he says almost the same thing I told my class: The best way to learn

After 8 full weeks, my long term sub position has ended. What an experience! We were all sad it ended even though we all knew this day would come. I have learned a lot about teaching (do I still want to teach as my “encore” career?…..YES!) and have learned what not to do, what to do differently, and how to

In case you are checking and wondering where the new posts are…. I’ve been so extremely lucky to have landed a short term (now three weeks long) substitute teaching position in a 7th Grade class in the Jefferson Elementary School District. Since starting, I have had to RUN as fast as I can run just to stay behind a reasonable

If you do not know what podcasting is, here is a very cool introduction: The world is changing. Streaming (podcasting included) technology has already proven itself at some Universities where students who may have missed class, or need to refresh their memory can watch a video stream of the class anytime. For example, see these classes available by streaming by