San Mateo Adult School Teachers' Blog

Fall 2011 - Goal Setting

2011-09-12T16:19:00.000-07:00

Objective: Identify educational opportunities and research education/training required to achieve a personal goal.Schedule: Sept. 19 - Oct. 7, 2011Recap SheetSMAS Academic Goal Setting Task"Treasure Hunt" cards ATreasure Hunt" cards BMy Goals worksheet Goal Setting Worksheet Task 1 : Present an Oral Report About a Chosen JobOccupations with most Job OpeningsOccupations with most Job Openings and

Cell Phone Learning

2011-07-26T13:38:00.001-07:00

Click here to see a video from OTAN about cell phone ESL learning and teaching.

Thank You from Consul General

2011-06-20T17:35:00.000-07:00

We received a very lovely thank you note from Hiroshi Inomata, Consul General of Japan, thanking us for our school donation of $4767.88 to the Tohoku Earthquake Relief effort in Japan.Thank you again to everyone who contributed to this effort and the hard work that went into making the Benefit events.

What's Going On?

2011-03-07T17:38:00.000-08:00

As you know, there is a lot going both here in California and "out there" across our great nation, especially in Wisconsin.As public school teachers in a state facing a major budget crisis, we need to stay informed.Teacher Bruce shares a few good links for us:Defend Public Education websitehttp://defendpubliceducation.orgRethinking Schools – materials on Wisconsin protestshttp://

Age and Money

2011-03-02T13:35:00.000-08:00

Whether or not you are a member of the AFT - American Federation of Teachers - the union that represents teachers at San Mateo Adult School, you (if you are a teacher) are a member of STRS - State Teachers' Retirement System. For that reason, you might be interested in what is happening in Wisconsin.You can learn more about that here on Fresh Air in an interview with Steve Greenhouse, New York

Brain Games (and Gains)

2011-03-01T13:11:00.000-08:00

Jane McGonigal writes about the benefit of games in Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World. Factoid: Playing a game you're good at for five minutes helps you do better at whatever task or test follows. Now hmmm... maybe some possibilities for the classroom?Ms. McGonigal was interviewed on the Science Friday program and you can give the interview a listen

Other States Cutting, Too

2011-02-22T15:45:00.000-08:00

Some info on how other states are handling budget crises: Talk of the Nation Feb 22nd, 2011 "States Make Deep Cuts to Balance Budgets."

President Requests Funds for Adult Ed

2011-02-22T09:22:00.000-08:00

From the OTAN website:President Announces 2012 Budget Request for Adult EducationPosted on 02/16/2011President Obama announced his FY 2012 budget on February 14, framing a comprehensive and responsible plan that will put the country on a path toward fiscal sustainability in the next few years. The Obama administration is requesting $635.0 million for Adult Education State Grants, $23.3 million

EL Civics: Banking Winter/Spring 2011

2011-02-14T17:22:00.000-08:00

Civic Objective # 1.4: Identify, evaluate, and compare financial service options in the community such as banks, credit unions, check-cashing services, and credit cards.Teacher Resources:OverviewRubricsFinancial Literacy for ESL - curriculum - San Diego Centers for Education and TechnologySmartboard Activities:Banking Transactions - (requires Notebook software) Online Listening

Information on Budget Cuts

2010-12-13T17:44:00.000-08:00

December 13's KQED radio program included a discussion of Adult Education cuts in California. Mark Leno, now head of the Department of the Budget for California, made some interesting comments. Go to www.kqed.org/a/forum/R201012130900 to hear the podcast.

EL Civics: Low Cost Health Care

2010-11-15T15:43:00.000-08:00

Low Cost Health Care Nov. 22 - Dec. 10, 2010Objective 26.3 Identify and access free or low cost medical, dental, and other health care services.Teacher MaterialsRecap Sheet Teacher Notes Beginning Level Immigrant Resources DirectoryUpper Levels Agency Directory page 1Upper Levels Agency Directory, page 2Government ProgramsMedicaid/Medi-Cal InformationMedicaid/Medi-Cal overview/posterMedicaid

EL Civics

2010-10-12T15:33:00.000-07:00

Immigrant Rights Sept. 27 - Oct. 15thImmigrant Rights OverviewThematic Unit: Immigrant Rights and ResponsibilitiesGeneral Resources:"Rights and Responsibilities" for Beginners"Rights and Responsibilities - Complete the sentences" for Beginners"Immigrant Rights" for Upper levelsReading:"Important Laws in the United States: The Constitution" (SDCCD)Immigrant Rights Case Studies:Bertha's

Educator Appreciation Week at Borders

2010-10-05T11:23:00.000-07:00

October 6 - 10 is Educator Appreciation Week at Borders Books.Bring proof that you are an educator - paystub, etc. - to receive a special Educator discount card which you can use all year. Receive special discounts during Educator Appreciation Week.Borders San Mateo is 2925 El Camino, near Hillsdale Mall.There are several Borders stores in San Francisco, including one at Stonestown Mall on 19th

Tech Tip: Sharing Videos

2010-07-21T09:44:00.000-07:00

An easy way to share videos you've made with your flip camera, iPhone, or any other super-modern-recording-device is to upload them to www.yousendit.com. YouSendIt is an online service for sending large files to e-mail users. As you probably know, you can also upload videos to www.youtube.com. Videos posted to YouTube can be shared publically or privately. Once uploaded to these sites, you can

International Day 2010

2010-06-23T14:53:00.000-07:00

Teachers and Staff were part of the fun at International Day 2010!

Thanks for Your Help with Red Letter Day

2010-06-01T11:28:00.000-07:00

To all who helped with Red Letter Day - Thanks for your help.We're a mighty force when we - students, staff, and administration - work together.- Cynthia

Appreciate Technology

2010-05-23T14:55:00.000-07:00

Pura vida! Now I don't have technology to work with like before, I see things a little differently. Here's a great video to hopefully remind us how wonderful technology actually is! Enjoy.

Sacramento's Hurting

2010-05-10T18:42:00.000-07:00

As we all know, the verb "hurt" can be both transitive and intransitive.In Sacramento, it is definitely both.Read this article from the Sacramento Bee to learn about how the decisions made in Sacramento are affecting the folks who live there: Recession Ravaging Region's Adult Ed.One could make the point that it is not only the recession which is ravaging Adult Education but the choices made in

What's Happening Around the State?

2010-05-04T12:45:00.000-07:00

Check out http://adultedbudgetcuts.wikispaces.com/ to see what is happening to adult schools around the state.Here's an example of some recent news via the site:Newport Mesa (2/12/10) Program wiped out for next year except for a few HS diploma classes!, (2/23/10) elimination of adult ed program confirmed Excellent article about the demise of Newport Mesa Adult Education, with reference to other

Free Webinars for Voxopop and Youtube

2010-05-03T18:15:00.000-07:00

Voxopop for Speaking, Pronunciation and ListeningStudents develop their speaking, pronunciation and listening skills by sharing their voices in Voxopop, a free online discussion site. Join Marsha Chan, leading ESL instructor, author and communications expert, as she demonstrates teaching and learning oral skills in a global online community. She'll share student's recordings, pedagogy, lesson

Take A Page from the Book of Hayward

2010-04-14T10:42:00.000-07:00

Hayward Adult School is in a tougher situation than we are but they're fighting hard. Check out their blog of action and information:http://www.adulteducation-solutions.blogspot.com

Get Involved

2010-04-13T15:25:00.001-07:00

Information about how you can get involved in meeting the challenge of the current budget crisis is posted on the brown cabinets in Room 31 at the Adult School.

Recycle!

2010-03-31T14:36:00.000-07:00

April 12-23Objective: 43.3 Identify enviromental problems, access local enviromental organizations and government agencies and recognize appropriate steps for resolution of the problems. Unit OverviewRecap Sheet Assessment: Oral or written, 3 TasksTask 1: Identify and Sort Recycable MaterialsTask 2: Community Agencies ChartTask 3: Inform Others About RcyclingUse the Recap Sheet to assess your

Tips for Teaching Students How to Write Letters

2010-03-22T18:15:00.000-07:00

Teacher Cynthia wrote up some tips to teaching and/or helping your students write letters to legislators. The tip sheet is in the Teacher Share folder and is titled "Cyn's Tips on Teaching Students Leg Letters."SMAS student Li allowed me to post the excellent letter she wrote to Senator Leland Yee. You can find it here on the student blog if you wish to use it as a model for your students.

New Website for California Adult Schools

2010-03-16T15:20:00.000-07:00

All 340 adult schools across California are featured on this new website:http://californiaadultschools.org/cas/home.Good source of information about adult education in general, as well specific adult schools.

CCAE Documents

2010-03-16T12:52:00.000-07:00

Click on "Read More" to see all the documents from CCAE that Fred got for us. You can view the files directly or download them.2010 Why Adult Education Works Paper 2010 Tips for Successful Advocacy 2010 Talking With Your Legislator 2010 Summary of Visit 2010 Phoning Your Legislator 2010

Weebly and Me

2010-03-12T13:12:00.000-08:00

Spring is just around the corner. Why not have a fresh start with Weebly? Weebly is a free service that has professional and easy-to-use webpages ready for you to choose from so you can create a webpage in minutes! Take a look at the demo video.Impressed at how easy it is? Still not convinced that it's easy? Join one of the free workshops on "Weebly and Me" and have a website made by the end of

Want to Eat?

2010-03-08T20:19:00.000-08:00

Just in case you've been away in a cave somewhere, here's a news flash:There is a recession going on.Education is in crisis.The Adult School - and all public schools - are in real danger.That means your job is in danger.It's a time of flux and we need to be in touch with what is happening and doing our part to direct the inevitable changes in a positive direction.There are several ways we, as

Stand for Schools! Thursday 3:30 pm

2010-03-04T09:13:00.001-08:00

Today - Thursday, March 4 - 3:30 pmStudents from across the district will be lining up on El Camino Avefrom Millbrae Ave to San Bruno.Come and join us!Stand for education.Stand for yourself.Stand for your family.Stand for your community.Stand for the future.Our future.

Diversity Census

2010-01-29T11:09:00.000-08:00

February 16 - March 5, 2010Objective 11.5Research and describe the cultural backgrounds that reflect the local cross-cultural society and that may present to a barrier to civic participation.Unit Overview Recap Sheet with RubricsAssessment: Oral or written, 2 TasksTask 1: Identify and Describe a Classmate's CultureTask 2: Present an Oral Report on a Student's CultureTask : Census

SMART Board Training 2010 Spring

2010-01-22T13:02:00.000-08:00

 Training broken down to 10 weeks for quality 30-minute sessions with focus on 1 content area Many hands-on to put theories into practice SMART Technologies officially prepared binder Official SMART Certificate upon completion Plenty of time to practice in your classroomPlease take advantage of this free training as it usually costs at least $90 for outsiders to attend and those trainings

New Look, more contents to come!

2009-12-25T18:34:00.000-08:00

Hello fellow teachers,With technology growing rapidly by the seconds, I have changed the layout of the Teacher's Blog to host more contents. Here are some new things you can do:1. Access Online Attendance directly from the teacher's blog2. Submit Technology Tickets to report a tech. problem3. See and track the progress of your ticketHave other good idea for the blog? Let us know! Loading...Read

Instruction on Taking the Annual Technology Skills Assessment

2009-12-18T14:21:00.000-08:00

Complete the survey at home or anywhere on your own, please follow these instructions:1. Open an Internet browser and enter the URL: http://adulted.otan.us/tp/assessment/ or click here2. Enter the password: smace3. Type in your names correctly and choose your position. Click Save.4. Follow the instructions and answer all questions.5. Log out after you have completed the survey.If you have any

Video in your class? Flip Camera!

2009-12-14T11:14:00.000-08:00

Dominic Bigue from Capuchino High School is promoting a great offer to all the schools in the district, and that includes us!Click on Read More to see the original message.You can sign-up online and we will notify you when the training will be shortly.Flip Cameras are the ideal tool for integrating video into your classroom. Whether recording your own lessons for professional development, using

Help Your Students Learn to Listen Online

2009-12-09T14:10:00.000-08:00

Teachers: I posted information on the student blog about learning through free audio material available from public libraries and http://www.eslpod.com/. Take a minute to show your students the post on the student blog via your Smartboard and help them understand what this means and how to do it.You might want to go over it, yourself, first, of course. It's a great resource - free audiobooks,

[Videos] Creating Games on SMART Board

2009-12-08T11:08:00.000-08:00

This is information for those who have attended the Games on SMART Board Workshop.If you missed the workshop, you can still download the handout. Click to downloadFinally, here are some Tips and Tricks for everyone regarding the LAT (Lesson Activity Toolkit)

Actviity Day Sign-up Form

2009-11-25T12:51:00.000-08:00

Please use this form to sign your students up for the activity day.To see a summary of results, click on "Forms" located on the menu bar, then select "show summary of responses". Don't forget to POST A COMMENT here to ask questions.

Bay Area Chapter CATESOL

2009-11-24T11:18:00.000-08:00

CONFERENCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!Saturday, December 5, 2009 (11am - 4pm)Alliant International University1 Beach Street - San FranciscoSpotlight on Success: Students and Teachers Learning TogetherAn informational flyer with registration form is available in PDF format.

[EL Civics] Nutrition Unit 2009 - 2010

2009-11-04T13:53:00.001-08:00

November 16 - December 4, 2009Objective 46.4 Access resources for nutrition education and information relatedto the purchase and preparation of healthy foods.Unit OverviewRecap Sheet with RubricsTasks1. Identify Healthy Food Resources (Beg-Adv)2. Compare Food Prices (Beg)3. Interpret and Compare Food Labels (Beg High-Adv)4. Identify Food Assistance Programs (Int-Adv)5. Select Work Sample (Beg-Adv

2009 Northern Regional CATESOL Conference

2009-10-07T13:45:00.000-07:00

The Power of CommunitiesSaturday, November 7, 2009Mt. Diablo Adult School, ConcordFeatured Speakers: Jayme Adelson-Goldstein, Maricel Santos and Edmee Marcek See the flyer for more details.Registration for the conference is available online or by mail.Contact: Paige Endo

Study Skills Unit

2009-10-03T21:56:00.000-07:00

September 14 - October 2, 2009Objective 13.6Interact with educational institutions including schools for children and schools or agencies with programs for adult learners.Assessment: Oral and written, 3 TasksTask 1: Explain an Absence by PhoneTask 2: List Activities of Successful LearnersTask 3: Write a Letter Requesting AssistanceUse the Recap Sheet to assess your students' performance.

Swine Flu Information

2009-09-10T13:14:00.000-07:00

Please pass on information to your students. General information is posted on the student blog. (click here to see)Information forwarded from the district nurseFirst and foremost this 2009-2010 school yearNO ONE SHOULD BE COMING TO SCHOOL WITH A FEVER, students or school personnel! Must be FEVER FREE FOR 24 HOURS (without the use of fever reducing medication) BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL!“Cover

Listen and Learn - via Online Library

2009-08-05T14:03:00.000-07:00

Both the Peninsula Library System http://plsinfo.org/ and the San Francisco Library System http://www.sfpl.org/news/overdrive.htm have audio material available online now.I am not sure about the Peninsula library system, but audio material from the SF system is free for library patrons and anyone can get a library card.You might want to consider using the SMART Board or time in the computer lab

NPR Radio Station Interviewed us!!

2009-07-27T13:27:00.000-07:00

Lisa Morehouse of the KQED radion station came and interviewed some of our teachers and students last week. You can listen to the report by clicking here.National Public Report regarding Adult School cuts featuring San Mateo Adult School.

EL Civics Objectives for 2009-2010

2009-07-22T20:08:00.000-07:00

Fall SemesterObjective #13.6 - Study Skills -- September 14 - October 2Objective #46.4 - Nutrition (tie-in w/Food Barrels) - Nov.16 - Dec. 4Winter SemesterObjective #11.5 - Cultural Diversity (tie-in w/census) - Feb. 16 - March 5Objective #43.3 - Recycling (tie-in w/Earth Day) - April 12 - 23Please understand that due to the budget crisis we're facing, the school no longer is able to pay us for

SMART Board Level 1 Training

2009-07-15T17:15:00.000-07:00

* Training broken down to 12 weeks for quality* 30-minute sessions with focus on 1 content area* Many hands-on sessions for practice* SMART Technologies officially prepared binder* Official certificate upon completion* Plenty of time to practice in your classroom Please take advantage of this free training as it usually costs at least $90 for outsiders to attend. Mark the dates on your calendar

Farewell Aleth

2009-07-15T17:10:00.001-07:00

We miss you Aleth! Come and visit us from time to time.

Free Online Courses (July 2009)

2009-07-06T11:27:00.000-07:00

CALPRO is offering THREE amazing courses for free and online! Take this opportunity to further develop your teaching skills and be the best in the field. Space is limited so hurry and sign up ASAP. Click on each course title to see the descriptions of the course and information on how to register.July 15 - Managing the ESL Multilevel ClassJuly 15 - Understanding the Adult Learner, Session

Budget Crisis - Back and Bigger Than Ever

2009-06-03T10:53:00.000-07:00

Well, we all know it. We're reading the headlines:Possible huge cuts to education, health care, state parks and a lot more.Use this wiki page to find original articles on the news and learn more.Now is the time to mobilize.Write or call your representatives.Tell your friends and family to write and call their representatives.Tell your students about the situation and encourage them to write and

Listen and Learn

2009-05-27T10:23:00.000-07:00

There are lots of new goodies out there to help your student improve their listening skills. Check out:1. www.eslpod.com Free ESL listening lessons. Students can listen to them on the computer or download onto an MP3 player. Students can also subscribe to them - for free - via iTunes.2. http://storynory.com Stories for kids - also appropriate for higher level ESL. Again - all free. Listen

Welcome to Google Lit Trips!

2009-05-07T11:36:00.000-07:00

A Different Way to Read Great Literature!This site is an experiment in teaching great literature in a very different way. Using Google Earth, students discover where in the world the greatest road trip stories of all time took place... and so much more!Title: Google Lit Trips Date(s): Jun 15, 2009 - Jun 16, 2009 Time: 8:30 am - 3:

San Mateo County Trying to Recoup Lehman Bros. Loss

2009-05-05T14:31:00.000-07:00

Remember this?San Mateo County Office of Education State of Profit/Loss Statement.Which was followed by this?Late 2000s Recession.Well, now we have this"San Mateo County Takes Lehman Loss to Congress" (San Francisco Chronicle, 5/5/09)Let's hope they succeed!To their credit, our local representatives Speier, Eschoo, and Feinstein have been working on our behalf.

Spring CATESOL Bay Area Section

2009-04-27T11:32:00.000-07:00

Community, Collaboration, and Connections:A Half-Day Spring ConferenceMay 30, 2009Alliant University, San Francisco1 Beach StreetCome for the workshops, mini-demonstrations and poster sessions!Conference details and registration formProposal submission formCall for entries!The Bay Area Chapter of CATESOL is now accepting presentation proposals for our spring conference. We particularly welcome

Earth Day Resources

2009-04-14T11:34:00.000-07:00

This Earth Day, start talking trash in your classroom!What happens to the waste we all produce? When does it make sense to recycle? Can trash become energy? Get answers to these timely topics brought to life at www.ThinkGreen.com/classroom, a new K-12 resource from Waste Management and powered by Discovery Education.Complete with standards-based lesson plans, compelling videos, interactives, and

Recreation Unit

2009-04-03T15:08:00.000-07:00

March 16 - April 3In this unit students will research multiple recreational activities and explore local facilities to experience them.Use the following Recap Sheets to assess your students' performance. (Make sure you have the right one for your level) Remember to submit ONLY ONE sample work along with the recap forms for ALL students by April 17th, 2009 to Toshio.Remember that only students

Safeguard Unit - Emergencies and Crime

2009-02-13T22:57:00.000-08:00

January 26 - February 13In this unit students will develope evasive plans to avoid different kinds of crime and emergencies, as well as appropriate counter measures when they are caught in one.Use the following Recap Sheets to assess your students' performance. (Make sure you have the right one for your level) Remember to submit ONLY ONE sample work along with the recap forms for ALL students by

OPEN COMPUTER LAB: New Hours!

2009-02-11T16:09:00.000-08:00

The afternoon OPEN COMPUTER LAB for ESL students is now open Mondays through Thursdays from 4:20 to 6:20 pm.This new schedule provides students with two hours to use the computer before evening ESL classes. Teacher Martin can help you learn how to use the computer to:* learn English* open your own e-mail account* look for a job* write a resume* research on the Internet* learn computer

February's Mini Tech. Sessions

2009-02-04T14:09:00.000-08:00

Blog Basics Feb 10th & 11th12-12:30, 5:45-6:15pmMeet in room 31We will look at the basic features of the blog and practice posting comments. Questions are welcome.SMART Board ReviewFeb 17th & 18th12-12:30, 5:45-6:15pmMeet in room 31 then move to a classroomWe will review the basic functions of the software and critique some existing lessons for adaptation in your class.Using Favorites in the

Easy Conversation Trick about Pets

2009-02-04T13:36:00.000-08:00

Petplace.com has hilarious videos about cats and dogs.My favorites: the skateboarding dog; the dog who uses the tennis-ball-machine to play fetch by himself; the swimming cat; the cats on the treadmill.Cat videos: http://www.petplace.com/cat-videos.aspx Dog videos: http://www.petplace.com/dog-videos.aspxPop the website on the Smart Board and strike up a conversation about pets, animals,

Help the Adult School! Write to the legislators

2009-01-22T16:36:00.000-08:00

You will find below a list of contact information to the various legislators who can help the Adult School!http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.htmlEnter your zip code, click on your legislator and it will link to the members home page with email contact information.You can also read the full post to see a list of people that we recommend you to write to.Darrell Steinberg Capitol OfficeState Capitol

OTAN technology workshops - January

2009-01-06T21:03:00.000-08:00

There are many free workshops available on the Internet for you to attend! I will be attending most of them myself, and I encourage you all to come and join me. Be sure to check the side panel's "Professional Development Calendar" to find out more about these wonderful and free workshops provided by groups such as CALPRO, OTAN, and CASAS.01/09Easy Excel Activities for the Classroom: Bingo and

Eco-Gardening Conference Jan 21 - 24 in Pacific Grove

2008-12-16T09:36:00.000-08:00

If anyone is interested in going, more information can be found in the article here.I have also posted the article in the Teacher Share folder in the Community Garden section.

School Garden Info in the Teacher Share Folder

2008-12-12T12:15:00.001-08:00

As I'm finding information about school garden grants and other good things, I'm adding them to the Community Garden folder in the Teacher Share folder.I've been thinking: We can pull in community volunteers to work with us. They could:1. Teach the students about plants, gardening, sustainable agriculture, the community, local history, perhaps share about new green economy jobs, etc. (Half Moon

How Are Your Numbers?

2008-12-05T12:23:00.001-08:00

Reading over the PLC list of what would be in a "Ideal San Mateo Adult School World," I noticed that community outreach was amongst the many good things listed.Well, I'm out there doing that now.(The "I" being me, Cynthia Eagleton.)What does that mean for you?If your class numbers are low and you think your class needs promoting, I might be able to help.What do I do, exactly?I try to get the word

Topspro Instructions

2008-12-04T11:10:00.000-08:00

Please follow the instruction in the document to complete your TOPSPRO report.Feel free to ask questions by writing a comment (or you can just ask Tim/Tia in person)Topspro Instructions <-- Click to open

New Distance Learning Blog

2008-12-02T11:31:00.001-08:00

If your students are interested in the Distance Learning program, you can now direct them to the new Distance Learning Blog:http://esldistancelearning.blogspot.com/The blog includes information about what the program is, how to start, locations, series, etc.Speaking of locations, we now have DL at six locations - the Main Campus, Burlingame (Community Gatepath), Foster City, San Bruno (at St.

CA Adult Ed Digest Offers Professional Development Opportunities

2008-12-02T09:52:00.000-08:00

The California Adult Education Digest which comes out monthly from the California Department of Education, has a wealth of up to date information and excellent Professional Development Opportunities. Check it out at http://www.otan.us/caedigest/

Womens Health Presentation

2008-11-26T13:54:00.001-08:00

Guest speakers from Women Health will be here on Monday 12/8/08 in the Venus Room. A sign up sheet will be posted in the teachers room. Only women will attend this presentation. The men will be asked to join a class as suggested during the last staff meeting. Flyers and a Power Point Presentation are available on Teacher Share under Presentation MaterialsTimes:9:15 to 10:3010:45 to 12:007:00 to 8

2008-2009 Tech Skills Assesment DUE SOON!

2008-11-21T11:18:00.000-08:00

Hi all,Just a reminder that we would like you to complete your technology survey before December. Remember, you can do this anywhere you like. All you have to do is to goto http://www.otan.us/adulted/tp/assessment/ and type in the password you are given to start it.Shall you have a need for assistance, I will be here on Nov.26 from 12~12:30 for the morning / afternoon teachers and 5:45~6:15 for

Easy English at Work DEMO SESSION

2008-11-21T11:03:00.000-08:00

The "Easy" series is the one many of us use in the labs. So far we have "Easy 1" and "Easy Community". They have recently released "Easy at Work" (click to see website) and would be a nice addition to what we already have. Part of the video is taken here at our very own school, with Cara being one of the writers. We encourage you to come to the Demo and see what it is all about! Date: Tuesday

Upcoming CATESOL Dates

2008-11-12T12:15:00.000-08:00

Bay Area Chapter, CATESOL, presents "Food for Thought: A Multicultural Experience"A Half-Day ConferenceDate: Saturday, December 6, 2008Location: Alliant International University (2nd Fllor, One Beach Street, SF Near Pier 39)Time: 12:30 (registration) 1:00-3:00pm - Mini-presentations3:00-3:30pm - Raffle and NetworkingRegistration: $10 in advance (pre-registration)Send your $10 check by Friday, Nov

2009 CATESOL Proposals

2008-11-12T12:12:00.001-08:00

CALL FOR PROPOSALS!!! Deadline: Monday, November 17.Please visit the website http://www.catesol2009.org/ and click on "proposal submission"

Meeting Dates for November

2008-11-05T11:21:00.000-08:00

11/13/08 PLC at 11:15 and at 8:4511/17/08 Evening Staff Meeting 9:00 in room 2211/20/08 Day Staff Meeting 11:15 room 27Union Meeting: 11/20/08 at 12:00 and 6pm in room 25 for 30 minutes.

Posting Headlines for the Students' Page

2008-11-04T17:08:00.000-08:00

We need more authors for the Students' Page to give them more contents and jazz this blog business up for them. Here is a list of topics that Cynthia and I have come up with to keep things more organized. Please use the following "labels" when posting.- School Events- Student Council- Community (Local events, such as town parades and various festivals)- Offsite Campuses- Holidays- US Culture-

Adding youtube Videos to SMART notebook

2008-10-30T12:52:00.001-07:00

Check out the tutorial on how to add youtube videos to your lesson on the SMART board. Thanks to Shirely for going over the steps with me. Now the steps should be clear and easy to follow. I hope this will help to make your lessons more engaging with videos.

Election Vocabulary

2008-10-01T17:39:00.000-07:00

Click here to download the PowerPoint presentation on election vocabulary.

Square Dance

2008-10-01T17:31:00.000-07:00

There is a PowerPoint presentation file in the teacher share. You can also click here to download the file from home.Don't forget to come out with your students and join us for the dance on October 8th.