*zoink*

In a direct "gank" from my TE 891 textbook, Living the Questions a Guide for Teacher-Researchers, by Hubbard and Power, this week's post will focus on "things I learned this week." Warning: some are relevant, while some are ridiculous.

1. Grad school utilizes 94% more of my brain than undergraduate work ever did.
2. People are different, and differing opinions are ok. It doesn't mean people hate what you are saying, think, or are. (technically not learned this week, but illustrated.)
3. The Beaner's at the corner of Coolidge and Saginaw doesn't open until 6:30 am.
   
4. Server maintenance at the crack of dawn with no coffee is harder than server maintenance at the crack of dawn with coffee.
5. Watching Skating with Celebrities immdiately after watching American Idol doesn't make me a dumb person, it just means that I make poor viewing choices.
6. Teachers struggle in classrooms every day. Even the most "together" teacher is constantly trying to improve their work, and is very likely feeling a little nervous.
7. Opinions of technology use vary widely, and differ across demographics, cultures, locations, age and gender. (more an observation than a "learned tidbit.")
   
8. Though I'm a social person, online learning seems to be a better fit for me.
9. Many people view "computers" and "technology" as being the same thing.
10. If I had to live without Google for even 15 minutes, I'm not sure that I would survive.
11. Basset hounds jump when (and only when) they feel like it.
12. Basset hounds rarely feel like it.

Not bad, considering it's only Thursday.