TAKS ELA tomorrow! So it begins again. God help us
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Educator Pay
Are you sick of highly paid teachers? Teachers' hefty salaries are driving up taxes, and they only work 9 or10 months a year! It's time we put things in perspective and pay them for what they do - babysit! We can get that for less than minimum wage. That's right. Let's give them $3.00 an hour and only the hours they worked; not any of that silly planning time, or any time they spend before or after school. That would be $19.50 a day (7:45 to 3:00 PM with 45 min. off for lunch and plan-- that equals 6 1/2 hours). Each parent should pay $19.50 a day for these teachers to baby-sit their children. Now how many students do they teach in a day...maybe 30? So that's $19.50 x 30 = $585.00 a day. However, remember they only work 180 days a year!!! I am not going to pay them for any vacations. LET'S SEE.... That's $585 X 180= $105,300 per year. (Hold on! My calculator needs new batteries). What about those special education teachers and the ones with Master's degrees? Well, we could pay them minimum wage ($7.75), and just to be fair, round it off to $8.00 an hour. That would be $8 X 6 1/2 hours X 30 children X 180 days = $280,800 per year. Wait a minute -- there's something wrong here! There sure is! The average teacher's salary (nation wide) is $50,000. $50,000/180 days = $277.77/per day/30 students=$9.25/6.5 hours = $1.42 per hour per student--a very inexpensive baby-sitter and they even EDUCATE your kids!) WHAT A DEAL!!!! Make a teacher smile; repost this to show appreciation for all educators.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
New York Times Opinion Page on Texas Ed. Issues
This opinion piece is pretty interesting. It cuts to the heart of the education issue in Texas and the mess we have gotten ourselves into.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/17/opinion/17gailcollins.html
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Back in Lubbock
Back in Lubbock
Thursday, April 8, 2010
iPad-Is this the future Tool of Education?
I'm Typing this post on the iPad, as the signature suggests. I've been using an iPhone since the first generation came out. The interface of the iPhone has been addictive and natural to me.
The screen always seemed a little small.
Now, I have my hands on the iPad. When it was first announced, I thought I was looking at a big iPod Touch. Then, the reviews started pouring in on release day. I decided I had to get my hands on it.
I have been using it for a little under a week now and have been enjoying every minute of it. Many people wonder what space this device fits into in the world of computing. I feel it fits into the lives of people who desire the best experience in the consumption of media on the planet.
Yes, it isn't a full-fledged computer. It doesn't multitask with third party apps, (Yet!). However, the simplicity of the device and the speed and grace of the interface make it the device I reach for to hop online, read e-mail, and enjoy my multimedia collection.
I have taken it to school the past two days. I've taken attendance on it. I've taken notes on student assignments on it. However, the big deal is, I've shown it to the kids. They are amazed and thrilled when they see this device. They also, and more importantly, instantly know how to use it. I see the education potential of this device to be limitless.
Imagine, all the content necessary in the classroom such as textbooks, videos, calculators, drawing tools, word processors, presentation tools, and other educational applications on one 1.5 lb. device that has an all day battery life. Think of the simplicity of managing one school tool instead of many different and often incompatible systems. Think of a walled application source where any applications used in the school environment are vetted and tested by one of the largest and most successful technology companies in the world before they are ever available for use.
I believe the iPad and other similar future devices are the mobile, technology rich classroom of the future. Schools and school districts only need to have the courage to reach out, take a chance, and embrace it.
Have a great Friday.
CKH
-- Post From My iPad
The screen always seemed a little small.
Now, I have my hands on the iPad. When it was first announced, I thought I was looking at a big iPod Touch. Then, the reviews started pouring in on release day. I decided I had to get my hands on it.
I have been using it for a little under a week now and have been enjoying every minute of it. Many people wonder what space this device fits into in the world of computing. I feel it fits into the lives of people who desire the best experience in the consumption of media on the planet.
Yes, it isn't a full-fledged computer. It doesn't multitask with third party apps, (Yet!). However, the simplicity of the device and the speed and grace of the interface make it the device I reach for to hop online, read e-mail, and enjoy my multimedia collection.
I have taken it to school the past two days. I've taken attendance on it. I've taken notes on student assignments on it. However, the big deal is, I've shown it to the kids. They are amazed and thrilled when they see this device. They also, and more importantly, instantly know how to use it. I see the education potential of this device to be limitless.
Imagine, all the content necessary in the classroom such as textbooks, videos, calculators, drawing tools, word processors, presentation tools, and other educational applications on one 1.5 lb. device that has an all day battery life. Think of the simplicity of managing one school tool instead of many different and often incompatible systems. Think of a walled application source where any applications used in the school environment are vetted and tested by one of the largest and most successful technology companies in the world before they are ever available for use.
I believe the iPad and other similar future devices are the mobile, technology rich classroom of the future. Schools and school districts only need to have the courage to reach out, take a chance, and embrace it.
Have a great Friday.
CKH
-- Post From My iPad
Location:Lubbock, TX
Saturday, December 19, 2009
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