Working on my part of the tech talk

Right now I am putting final preparation on my part of the tech talk.  I have a wonderful group, and really enjoy the diversity of the group.  I also appreciate that huddles each week and the time we put in (we have always been the last to leave).

I am going to post about a presentation from one of the interview candidates for Dr. Atwood's position (Dr. Norbert Pienta, University of Iowa).  He talked about using web based material to track student learning and the use of eye-tracking software in studying how students analyze chemistry problems.  It was an interesting talk.

Looking forward to my tech talk on SAD (Single's Appreciation Day).

Clickers, Site Issues, and GymDogs

I found the information about clickers very informative.  It reminded me when I first used clickers in a classroom setting.  I could not get the PRS system to work, the students could not "register" for the class.  In other words, it was a disaster.  It was interesting that the PRS system was the system featured on the YouTube video.

Secondly, I am having MAJOR trouble editing our site.  I have tried a few times today (2/7) to update the document.  Hopefully, my wonderful team will help me with what the problem could be.

Lastly, since this course is about technology, I am going to try to post a picture to a Blog.  The picture is someone who is really cool.  The picture was taken from the "Spotted in Athens - GymDogs vs. LSU" by Blaine Marble photography.  Apparently LSU was performing when the picture was taken since this super cool GymDog fan seemed uninterested in the meet.  The super cool fan I am talking about is in the red T-shirt.  I believe it says "2008 National Champions".

This week has been hectic.  Dr. Atwood, my adviser who is at the University of Utah, came for a visit, so I had to make sure everything was ready for him.