I know this blog is supposed to have my lit picks and tech tips, but I wanted to share a time management “trick” with you. I know that many of you are like me and have little time to think about normal things like keeping your house clean and cooking dinner. I found myself eating out too much because I could never think of what to cook for dinner, and by the time I actually got home at 5:30, I was way too exhausted to actually cook for my family. That was until I stumbled onto one of my now favorite blogs called Mommy Cooks. This wonderful lady posts her meal plans for the week each Monday, and throughout the week, she posts the most wonderful, easy-to-make recipes. I have tried many of them and have loved every one I tried. So, if you enjoy cooking, be sure to check out Mommy Cooks for some great family-friendly recipes and meal plan ideas. It is a fantastic resource for busy teachers. J

The K-12 Online Conference begins today! I encourage you to check this out during the next two weeks. I participated in the conference last year, and I learned a lot of great things about education technology. Here is the description from the website: 

 “The K-12 Online Conference invites participation from educators around the world interested in innovative ways Web 2.0 tools and technologies can be used to improve learning. This FREE conference is run by volunteers and open to everyone. The 2007 conference theme is “Playing with Boundaries”. This year’s conference begins with a pre-conference keynote the week of October 8, 2007. The following two weeks, October 15-19 and October 22-26, forty presentations will be posted online to the conference blog (this website) for participants to download and view. Live Events in the form of three “Fireside Chats” and a culminating “When Night Falls” event will be announced. Everyone is encouraged to participate in both live events during the conference as well as asynchronous conversations.” 

Be sure to take advantage of this free professional development opportunity! 

Cindy, your friendly library lady

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Show-Me a Movie 2007
Digital Storytelling Contest for Missouri Students

The 2007 Show-Me a Movie contest for students has been announced. Check out the details at http://www2.csd.org/showmemovie/index.htm. Would anyone be interested in participating in this project? Your friendly, neighborhood library lady would love to collaborate with you if you are up for the challenge! Let me know! 

Cindy