I wanna be mortgage free!

twinklie

Feel as though I've been very productive tonight. Managed to get a couple of year 11 lessons sorted. Made and downloaded a few resources and made my psychology mock exam!

I'm gutted with the psychology actually. I've had loads drop out...it was only 3 kids tonight. I could cry. I've put loads of effort in and it's just too much for them after school etc. I know they enjoy it but they just don't want to come afterschool anymore.

The realisation of how many exams etc they have is just hitting them!! Oh and it looks as though I'm now officially the Moodle person for our department. So my year 11 time needs giving over to organising moodle etc.

Head of Dept said he would even be willing to get me cover for one afternoon next year to maintain it! I am quite impressed. I guess it's an extra responsiblity to put onto my CV.

twinklie

And now I've just finished my Jungle SOW!

cha97michelle

I'm obviously well out of the loop with science teaching. What on earth is moodle?

Sorry about your psychology. I know how galling it is to put that level of effort in for few kids. I did A level biology with one girl in y13. I also ended up that year teaching 2 lessons of A level chemistry, and in that class i had two y12 pupils and 3 y13s. Now that was crazy. I ended up teaching the y12s, and my colleague set Qs that i made the others work on during my lesson. I dreaded them asking me any questions as it was organic chemistry and mechanisms. Although i am a biochemist i never excelled at them.

twinklie

Looks like I'm doing chemistry for the seperate scientists next year....I'm pretty excited actually. It'll be my first really able KS4 class. I've not been trusted with the "top level" yet!!!

Moodle is an ICT tool used by a lot of schools for allowing pupils to access work at home!

cha97michelle

Like SAM learning then? Or is the content something you make yourself? Thanks for explaining.

twinklie

No, it's just a way of putting stuff up (ppts, worksheets etc) for the kids to access, it also allows the kids to upload their work to you for marking etc. I like it. Makes life easy I think.

Got stuck in a MASSIVE traffic jam earlier and so got home REALLY late. It's kind of upsetting...I had big plans for tonight and now I can't be bothered.

twinklie

Had an AMAZING day today with my DH. Fantastic. I'm very happy today...I haven't done anything I'd planned but it was worth it to spend time with DH.

The other thing that was good is I forgot it was payday so my account is in credit (until at least after the bank holiday anyhoo)!

twinklie

1. Put clothes wash on
2. [STRIKE]Tidy away clean clothes[/STRIKE]
3. Clean and tidy kitchen
4. Clean George Forman Grill.
5. Plan year 7 lessons
6. Plan year 8 lessons
7. Plan ideas and context lessons
8. Plan year 11 core lessons
9. Plan year 11 additional lessons.
10. Take photos of books.
11. List books on ebayPutting this on hold to wait for a free listings day.

Some extra jobs if I have time:

1. [STRIKE]Research pet insurance[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Research crates and prices.[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Research pet food[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Kong prices[/STRIKE]
5. [STRIKE]Blankets[/STRIKE]
6. Other extras for dog

This lot should keep me out of trouble for the next 2 days because I have a MS in town tomorrow as well and DH is doing his DIY chores with his dad today as well - so the house should be looking better by the end of today! Fingers crossed.

twinklie

Ok clearly it's easy to see which of the tasks I found most entertaining then. Hmmm...must sort myself out.

Decided on a dog crate for transport and a little blanket for her.
http://www.petsathome.com/shop/large-wire-door-carrier-for-cats-and-small-dogs-by-roadrunner-13618 (crate).
http://www.petsathome.com/shop/puppy-blanket-by-pets-at-home-14021 (blanket).

I've found loads of other stuff as well...but I'll research the stuff again nearer the time for the cheapest prices...must remember to go through quidco though and get my cashback.

twinklie

Well DH did nothing on the house - lost some very important keys and that kinda took over the day as for as his productivity goes. He's working tonight as well so he's had a bit of a nap.

I'm planning on doing a little cleaning and then getting up early, doing school stuff and then going on my mystery shop. Hopefully I'll be able to help round the house a bit then as well.