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Tinkerings

Url:	http://www.timchilders.com
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Language:	English
Tags:	education, middle_school, personal
Description:	This is my personal blog. It includes some ideas about education and life in general.
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Popularity:	10 Followers

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Nostalgia…

I recently joined a group on Facebook called “I went to Lee in the 70s.” I joined, and then I forgot about it for a few days. Today I went back to look at the thread of conversations....more

2009-12-20

Cellphones in Class..A New Twist

During our faculty Christmas party, the teachers and spouses sitting at each table were set up as teams to play a Christmas Trivia version of The Amazing Race. Shortly after starting the quiz, it ...more

2009-12-15

Our Best Christmas Ever?

Last night I attended our annual Lake Forest Middle School faculty Christmas party. Typically, this event is pretty much the same from year to year. It is always enjoyable as we get to sit and ta...more

2009-12-15

MSTC Begins in Memphis!

(NOTE: This is also posted on the DEN TN LC Blog)Today has been a great day in Memphis, TN! The good folks with Memphis City Schools have done a remarkable job for their first truly regional Mid-S...more

2009-12-09

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes

You want to know the frustration level of kids in your class? I have a simple idea. Got to a technology conference that makes it hard for you to use your technology.Kids are connected in every as...more

2009-12-05

Something for Everyone

Last Sunday I visited my oldest daughter and her family near Nashville. I drove up to take part in my newest grandbaby’s…er…grandSON’s dedication service at their church. ...more

2009-12-01

Lessons from Black Friday

Let me begin this post with a disclaimer: I did not have a successful Black Friday. I ventured out at 4 AM to drive an hour to a store in order to purchase one item that was not available in my st...more

2009-11-27

Hey! I’m a Mac!

On Saturday I made the plunge into the wonderfully wacky world of Macs. It had been a long time coming. I pretty much had my ducks in a row thanks to the help of a great PLN devoted to all things...more

2009-11-23

On Buying a Laptop

I’m a PC. At least, that’s what I’ve been all my life. I learned how to use a computer on a PC running Windows 3.1 and another running DOS. Oh what fun those days were! I̵...more

2009-11-21

A Tale of Two Bank Branches

I have been the executor of a few trusts set up for daughters and other relatives in my life. I say that to indicate that I have had some experience in receiving sizeable checks to post into my ch...more

2009-11-19

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