Archive for February 2015
The flipside of Zip A Dee Doo Dah – SCN Encourager
Have you ever heard the song “Zip A Dee Doo Dah?” If you haven’t… uh, well, I guess I haven’t, either. But I’m fairly certain Cindy enjoyed this 45 rpm record as a child, so since this is the week of Valentine’s Day and all, I can’t let her think that I’m not interested in her formative…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Using iMovie, QuickTime & Canva to Create a Screencast
Has someone ever called you with a tech question and you wish you could show them exactly what to do… but you can only chat over the phone? Me too. As the former technology coach for our district, this happened to me all the time. Sometimes I could talk staff through the issue over the…
Read MoreI hope Adweek will still spotlight my “Ode to a Pork Chop.” – SCN Encourager
It sure went gaga over some haikus about burritos. But that’s my luck! Last week Adweek ran a story calling attention to Chipotle’s popular “Haiku” contest. It had high praise for both the contest and the many Chipotle customers who fawned over their favorite tacos and burritos in exactly 17 syllables and exactly three lines. Of course, this means…
Read MoreThree signs I wish were mine. And two I’ll probably get blamed for. – SCN Encourager
Hanging your hat on traditional media is stressful. Unlike online projects that allow you to move around, correct, or delete every boo-boo* with a “click,” traditional media doesn’t have many speedy-kwik remedies. Once your booklet is printed or your sign is set out for all to see, any miscues are painfully obvious and most re-do’s are costly. Even if it’s just…
Read MoreLooking to stay on top of your game? Maybe even play for a different team?
There’s no such thing as “career insurance.” But a commitment to growing your skills and being aware of today’s job-seeking tactics can nudge you closer to “future proofing” your career. Now that I’ve re-entered the full-time job seeking scene – after some time off to earn my newly minted master’s degree – this topic touches…
Read MoreYep, nailed it! I scored a perfect 10 on my Super Bowl ads analysis test! – SCN Encourager
Unfortunately, the total number of points possible was 60. It’s disheartening to score so low, especially considering the fact that I wrote my own test! Last year I got an 8. At least now I’m on the fast track to significant improvement. Please keep this in mind as you review my interpretation of the Super…
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