Deb and I briefly discussed our "stardom" or "celebrity" in the classroom. Now don't get me wrong, I appreciate a few strokes to the ego like any other grade-fearing student, but when it comes to my star I'd like it to shine on its own. I do not enjoy the classroom spotlight. I would prefer that I sit in the back of the room and flicker on and off at will. But, alas, after my discussion I have decided to get my shine on! Shine on my tutoring sisters and brothers, SHINE ON!
"Lil Star" by Kelis.
(edited lyrics)
There is nothing special about me
I am just a lil star
If it seems like I'm shining brightly
It's probably a reflection of something you already are
Just keep trying and trying
It's just a matter of timing
Though the grinding is tiring
Don't let 'em stop you from smiling
Just keep trying and trying
Sooner or later you'll find it
It's surprising how inspiring
It is to see you shining
I am just a lil star
If you try to reach out an touch me
you'll see I'm not really that far
I may not be the brightest nor am I the last one you’ll see
But as long as you notice, that’s just fine with me
Everything’s just fine with me
Sooner or later you'll find it
It's surprising how inspiring
It is to see you shining
Cause in the dark of the night you're all i can see
and you sure look like a star to me
There is nothing special about me I am just a lil star
I’ve been running and jumping, but barely
Getting over the bar
I plan on being much more than I am, but that's in do time
But until then I'm guilty, and being humans my crime
Monday, September 8, 2008
Welcome, Fall 2008!
I'm glad to be back in the full swing of classes, and I hope/trust that you are too.
Right now, I am working on a "presentation" schedule for those of us who will be visiting classrooms in the next couple of weeks. That schedule is posted on the file cabinet beside my desk.
If you are visiting a class:
1. be sure to describe our services in the context of the writing process--we want to be known as more than a mere "fix-it-shop,"
2. be sure to mention our WAC services and pass out bookmarks,
and 3. urge students to invest in a memory stick so that they can work on our computers easily.
If you have questions or concerns about your presentation (try to keep them at 10 minutes please, excluding questions), just let me know.
Have a terrific quarter, folks!
Debra
Right now, I am working on a "presentation" schedule for those of us who will be visiting classrooms in the next couple of weeks. That schedule is posted on the file cabinet beside my desk.
If you are visiting a class:
1. be sure to describe our services in the context of the writing process--we want to be known as more than a mere "fix-it-shop,"
2. be sure to mention our WAC services and pass out bookmarks,
and 3. urge students to invest in a memory stick so that they can work on our computers easily.
If you have questions or concerns about your presentation (try to keep them at 10 minutes please, excluding questions), just let me know.
Have a terrific quarter, folks!
Debra
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Resources
Collection of really great resource sites:
http://www.collegedegree.com/library/college-life/100_extensive_university_libraries_from_around_the_world
Some of these links lead to image sites. It's a bit like going to museum in your jammies. Might be good for visual learners, or people who need appendices in their research papers for junior comp. Others go to international libraries or topic specific places such as medical libraries or religious studies.
And number eleven is Ohio University. How cool is that?
http://www.collegedegree.com/library/college-life/100_extensive_university_libraries_from_around_the_world
Some of these links lead to image sites. It's a bit like going to museum in your jammies. Might be good for visual learners, or people who need appendices in their research papers for junior comp. Others go to international libraries or topic specific places such as medical libraries or religious studies.
And number eleven is Ohio University. How cool is that?
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Jesse Stewart
"And I am firm in my belief that a teacher lives on and on through his students. I will live if my teaching is inspirational, good, and stands firm for good values and character training. Tell me how can good teaching ever die? Good teaching is forever and the teacher is immortal."
- The Thread that Runs so True
- The Thread that Runs so True
Introducing...
Fall Quarter's Writing Center line-up!
Front row, left to right: Ashlee Daniels, Jennifer Slone, Karalea Lane. Back row, left to right: Leona Mount, Regan Sowers, Denver Karshner, Sarah Cook.
Front row, left to right: Ashlee Daniels, Jennifer Slone, Karalea Lane. Back row, left to right: Leona Mount, Regan Sowers, Denver Karshner, Sarah Cook.
3-day training...
So, does anyone else think that was the easiest 3-day training you have ever been to?
And being shang-haied into pictures before even finding out I was on the schedule was amusing.
Plus that interveiw was a breeze :)
'sigh' Life should always be like this.
And being shang-haied into pictures before even finding out I was on the schedule was amusing.
Plus that interveiw was a breeze :)
'sigh' Life should always be like this.
Cultural Diversity
OU-C does not have that much cultural diversity at first glance. My first quarter here I was surprised at how many students speak English as a second language on this campus. The differences that we don't see, become apparent when we begin to read what someone writes.
I suppose if we were to spend quite a bit of time theorizing, we could discover many things about ourselves but noting what we like and dislike in others. This was a class on writing skills thought. I have always found it interesting how we can learn about ourselves by what we know about those around us. I value true happiness, and strongly dislike fakeness.
On an aside note, I have been thinking of a conversation had over Christmas. Someone asked weather we would want to be permanently mildly ill and rich, or perfectly healthy and poor. I decided rich and healthy. having many repairs to my home (replace windows, holes in floors, ceilings falling) I decided financial stability would be incredibly important. Now with allergies, I'm beginning to realize and having a runny nose really sucks. I am used to not being that financail stable , and speaking with a runny nose is stubit....rethinking values....
I suppose if we were to spend quite a bit of time theorizing, we could discover many things about ourselves but noting what we like and dislike in others. This was a class on writing skills thought. I have always found it interesting how we can learn about ourselves by what we know about those around us. I value true happiness, and strongly dislike fakeness.
On an aside note, I have been thinking of a conversation had over Christmas. Someone asked weather we would want to be permanently mildly ill and rich, or perfectly healthy and poor. I decided rich and healthy. having many repairs to my home (replace windows, holes in floors, ceilings falling) I decided financial stability would be incredibly important. Now with allergies, I'm beginning to realize and having a runny nose really sucks. I am used to not being that financail stable , and speaking with a runny nose is stubit....rethinking values....
Free Your Mind
I believe that I will bring a wide range of diversity with me to the Writing Center. I have lived quite a few places from a log cabin in the woods to the hustle and bustle of Kansas City, MO. I am a single mother and very family-oriented.
I will strive to have an open mind and always provide positive feedback. All-in-all I think that I am an open-minded person and am always looking for new experiences and perspectives.
I will strive to have an open mind and always provide positive feedback. All-in-all I think that I am an open-minded person and am always looking for new experiences and perspectives.
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