Summit and Draft Update

Today I spent the day at the Google Summit. My morning sessions were good and helpful (Thanks Blake All-Stars) while my last session was a bit overwhelming. With any conference type situation, I always leave thinking of all I can change and realizing the good things I do in the classroom. Obviously, a Google Summit meant everyone was on their computers. This gave me the occasion to check on the NFL Draft and other news sources.

After the summit, I went home and started grading five paragraph essays. As of 8:59, I only have one class done. My hope is that this is partially because I periodically check Facebook and Twitter. One thing I learned while I was grading is that my team (St. Louis Rams) drafted Michael Sam making him the first openly gay player to play in the NFL. I'm not sure that he will be the best player, but I am proud that he is being given the opportunity. Plus, I think the Rams did a great job overall in the draft.

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KC said…

Thanks for coming to the session!!

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