Monday, October 27, 2008

sometimes I like to pretend I'm still fifteen

My parents are divorced and can't be in the same room together, honestly I don't think they can even stand being on the same planet. My husband's parents are divorced, and feel pretty much the same way. Of course, to avoid the insane drama we live in another state. But what happens when we try to plan a trip home for Christmas with the beloved (and only) grandchild? It is pandora's box to umpteenth degree. Never pretty, I am usually lying in the fetal position in the corner shaking and screaming because I am so tired of trying to visit every one and I just want one day to play vacation. BUT! Hopefully this won't be a problem thanks to WIKIs! On a side note of little relevance- my daughter's VBS song was called "wiki wiki" (a portion :A-uh wiki, B-uh wiki, C-uh wiki are the keys you need for seeking Christianity...A- uh wiki: admit to God you are a sinner and repent and turn away form your sins, quickly-quickly!) It was adorable and she still walks around singing and miming an air-ukulele .
So back to my horrible time visiting with every one. Basically I try to send out time slots for everybody and schedule things but it usually blows up in my face. BUT- I have hope for Christmas this year, because I am going to try and make a Wiki agenda/itinerary. Maybe that will help?
As far as schools- I love the Texas Librarians wiki! It had some awesome resources, especially the resources called disabled child. I have a key assessment due in SPED 3000. This will definitely be handy!
I think I would like to set up a wiki for parent teacher conferences. Parents can sign up in available slots, and they don't have to worry about whether I got their voice mail or email suggesting a time, or even if that time would is already booked. This hopefully would make scheduling a lot easier for parents. I know when scheduling my observation times it has been very difficult because the teacher doesn't have voice mail, and I've arranged to have a sitter but I don't know when her conference period is or anything, so my schedule is way up in the air. With a scheduling wiki my students' parents wouldn't have that same dillemma.

1 comment:

Tiffany Allemand said...

Lauren,

Those are really great ideas for wikis!! Thanks for the tip and the link for special education, too!