Why Apple Rocks!

Yesterday Firefox, my favorite browser, quit unexpectedly.  This is very rare, but it does happen.  It would not relaunch.  So I deleted it and reinstalled from a fresh download.  I launched it, but it would not launch and I got a crazy error message saying Firefox was already running.  Confused?!
So, I restarted my Mac.  Still [...]

Fat Police Strike!

No, I’m not talking about large officers of the law, I’m talking about the state of Texas.  As of next year, my district is banning all food sales by groups, clubs or organizations – this means no candy, sodas, bake sales, bbq plates, etc.  The state’s crazy and draconian rules are so hard to interperet [...]

Cool Links #39: Bonus Long Weekend Edition

If you’re like me, a long weekend is just another excuse to chill on the computer.  Especially when it is getting hotter like today here in Houston.  So, here’s some more cool links to cool off with:
1 – This is one I get all the time from my students – how can you lighten hair [...]

Cool Links #38: Memorial Day Weekend Edition

As we all celebrate a much needed three-day weekend, let’s all pause to remember the real purpose of the holiday on Monday – Memorial Day.  Please remember those who have served and given the ultimate price as well as those who served and only stood and waited, for they protect us too.
1 – This is [...]

What A Great Looking Bunch!

Finally found a copy of the photo we took last year in Arizona at the ASNE Reynolds Foundation Journalism Teachers Fellowship at Arizona State.  I highly recommend all high school journalism teachers apply to one of the five ASNE two week workshops.  Professionally, those two weeks were the best time I’ve had as a teacher.  [...]

Media Rock Stars

The kids in my media classes might sometimes feel like nerds, but in reality, just like the guy who invented USB, they are rock stars! I love this commercial.

Cool Links #37: The End is Near Edition

With only three weeks of school left, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  But they are three very busy weeks.  Lots of performances that we need to shoot video and stills of for the web site and video podcasts. So, here are some tasty cool treats to help you keep [...]

New Media and Old Equipment

Like arsenic and old lace, media and beat up equipment go hand in hand.  This year, with a fairly experienced staff in both broadcasting and yearbook, we were able to keep most of our gear in functioning fashion through the end of the year.
But we do have about four dead and two dying tripods, two [...]

Cool Links #36: Prom Edition

Last night was the Prom for our school. I was up past my normal bed time.  But I did get to see my 17 seniors all dressed up and looking very nice.  They clean up nice.
1 – The Web Design Ledger has 30 Extremely Elegant Serif Fonts – I am personally fond of
2 – I [...]

Teaching Journalism: You Can’t Be A Paycheck Player

Somewhere, I heard that half of all teachers quit in the first five years.  The number for journalism teachers is actually much higher.  The yearbook company that my school has used for the last 15 years sponsors a luncheon every spring.  They encourage the teachers to stand, first the newbies (usually half the room) and [...]