April Fool!

You should have seen this blog coming. Today is April Fool's Day. In many ways this is one of my favorite days of the year. Be prepared, you never know what may happen today! Most people enjoy a good joke or prank, as long as it is not on them!

Here is a link to the history of April Fool's Day. Check it out and read about April Fool's Day.

What did you learn about April Fool's Day? Do you enjoy it? Do you have a favorite prank you have seen, done to somebody else or read about?

Time to Bust a Move

Meet Tord Korsvik, one of the Internet's newest sensations. Tord recently wowed the judges on "Norway's Got Talent" with several breakdancing moves including the pop-and-lock routine. Here is the news article. Let's watch the video.

Think you could do that? Would you like to try? What do you think of the routine? Are you impressed, or think that he is over-hyped? Remember to proofread!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Did you know that this is Chocolate Chip Cookie Week? What tastes better than a chocolate chip cookie? Are you ready to try some extreme chocolate chip cookies? Check out this site. What is your favorite cookie? Would you like to try all of them? Tell us which is your favorite or maybe one that you would avoid. Remember to proofread. My favorite is the ice cream sandwich cake. It combines two treats into one!

The Mom Song

Have you heard "The Mom Song" by comedienne Anita Renfroe? The YouTube sensation has been viewed many times, both on television and the Internet. Here is the premise: in just about three minutes she sings all the things a mom might say in a typical day. Very funny and entertaining.



Of course, there is the other side of the equation, that is what a teenager thinks of this. Here is Ms. Renfroe's version. And the teen version. After viewing the videos, post your thoughts. Remember your post must be 3-5 sentences.

Welcome to Blogland

I want to thank you for being a part of this blog. This is intended to be a teaching tool for keyboarding class. Here are some quick rules: First, be respectful, tolerant and positive in your comments. You should know that I decide whose comments get published! Next, you must post to my blog to earn your full class participation grade for that day. We blog on many, but not all days. Your comments must be grammatically correct with no spelling errors. Proofreading is the secret. Finally, have fun.

Now tell us what you think of this blog and these rules. For this and all comments, remember to respond using a full paragraph. That is, three to five sentences.

Exams

Well, they are almost here. Exams, that is. Semester exams are Thursday (blocks 1 and 3) and Friday (blocks 2 and 4). Of course, when your portfolio is turned in completed, you have finished my exam.

So how many exams do you have to take? Are you able to exempt any of them? Which one will be your most difficult?

Your task is simple today. You need to answer the questions above. Make sure you proofread!

Who Are You Pulling For?

Jets, Steelers, Packers or Bears? The final playoff games prior to the Super Bowl are on Sunday. Who will you be cheering for, and why? If you are not pulling for any of these teams, then tell us what you will be doing Sunday afternoon and evening.



Proofread. I expect your post to be without error!