Catherine and I sat side-by-side with our laptops and created a new Google site each. Still lots to be done, but the site interface is very intuitive and lots of fun to use. Have a peek at:
Tamara's
and
Catherine's
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Google Sites
Catherine and I sat side-by-side with our laptops and created a new Google site each. Still lots to be done, but the site interface is very intuitive and lots of fun to use. Have a peek at:
Tamara's
and
Catherine's
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Home > School > Yoga?
This coming week we start homeschooling the kids again - grades 6 and 8 this year. Garry is taking on all of Christopher's schooling, while I will oversee Catherine. No more late nights or sleeping in around here, sadly. It has been lovely to have some time in the mornings for a leisurely start to the day....
I haven't made any goals or resolutions for this year. Just thinking about what needs to be achieved in 2009 makes me feel tired. But last year I did manage to keep two goals that I feel good about. So I am going to tempt fate and try something in the early mornings before the kids get up.
In addition to the usual routine of making bed, getting on the scales, getting dressed, wrapping my hands around a mug of coffee and turning on the laptop, I want to add: yoga. Nothing earth-shattering, mind you... just a very gentle and peaceful smidge of exercise to get myself ready for the day.
See? That wasn't so hard, was it?
I haven't made any goals or resolutions for this year. Just thinking about what needs to be achieved in 2009 makes me feel tired. But last year I did manage to keep two goals that I feel good about. So I am going to tempt fate and try something in the early mornings before the kids get up.
In addition to the usual routine of making bed, getting on the scales, getting dressed, wrapping my hands around a mug of coffee and turning on the laptop, I want to add: yoga. Nothing earth-shattering, mind you... just a very gentle and peaceful smidge of exercise to get myself ready for the day.
See? That wasn't so hard, was it?
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Discover Switch again
This is hopefully some clearer footage of Christopher using his Discover software:
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Discover Switch
Christopher can't use either a keyboard or mouse to access his computer. The following video clip shows how he uses his Discover Switch software - which gives him total use of all his computer programs. The only contribution I made to this video was holding the camera and plugging it in so he could download the footage. Everything else was done using a single headswitch that is fastened to his headrest.
The software that comes with Discover Switch throws various context-friendly "keyboard layouts" onto his computer screen. These are then scanned section by section, so that a simple click of the switch selects the button that Christopher wants to use.
DISCLAIMER: I had nothing to do with choosing the music, either! I will try to get a better-quality version up when Christopher has some free time :)
The software that comes with Discover Switch throws various context-friendly "keyboard layouts" onto his computer screen. These are then scanned section by section, so that a simple click of the switch selects the button that Christopher wants to use.
DISCLAIMER: I had nothing to do with choosing the music, either! I will try to get a better-quality version up when Christopher has some free time :)
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Inauguration
If you have a little time to spare, browse this site.....
http://www.zefrank.com/from52to48withlove/index.html
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http://www.zefrank.com/from52to48withlove/index.html
Sorry, you'll have to copy and paste > the link didn't work.
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