Monthly Archives: June 2013

My thought exactly

Posted on June 28, 2013 by vomix

“There’s something to be said for blundering your way into an occupation that rewards arrested adolescence.” – Tom Kenny

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The Classroom of the Future

Posted on June 21, 2013 by vomix

I wish I could find the article where I read this, because I’m sure there was plenty of other relevant and interesting stuff said, but: I once saw someone make the point that the average classroom today operates in more … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found

Posted on June 14, 2013 by vomix

A few years ago, when my parents visited me here in Japan, we went out shopping in Tokyo. As we walked down the street, my dad saw something laying on the sidewalk. I don’t remember what it was – probably … Continue reading →

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Do Kids Care What Gender the Teacher Is?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by vomix

When I was in elementary school, my school had exactly 1 male teacher – the P.E. teacher. Everyone liked him, he was a nice guy, and his classes were fun, but to my kid brain, P.E. never really registered as … Continue reading →

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