Author Archives: Scott Smith
Peak Performance
I realize I am late to the party, but here is my obligatory David Lynch-related post. I think that Blue Velvet is the only one of his films that I’d seen, so I’m not as knowledgeable about him as many … Continue reading
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No, That’s Not The Reason
(Bad Word Alert! Though it’s part of a quoted sentence…therefore even my mother would forgive its use in this case). During my time on Facebook, a comment on a friend’s wall appeared in my feed to which I responded. In … Continue reading
Broadcast Debut
In a work conversation a several months ago, I used the term “Popeye Moments” to describe feelings of exasperation, where screaming Popeye the Sailor’s catchphrase “That’s all I can stands and I can’t stands no more,” seems like an appropriate … Continue reading
Posted in Invisible Fist, Uncategorized
Tagged Bungles the Clown, Poopdeck Pappy, Popeye Moments
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Something To Talk About
For the past few years, most of my work has been with students having special needs, many of whom are non-verbal communicators. Earlier this year, I worked in a special education classroom at a West Michigan elementary school. It was … Continue reading
Posted in Accessibilibly/Universal Design for Learning
Tagged Engagement, special education
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