Thursday, March 25, 2010
Hockey Happenings
The Snipers won their game last night, what a great way to finish the season. So down to six schedules, with my Novice and Midget players both starting tournaments this evening.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
CPL 2.0 Homework
- What do I hope to learn from CPL 2.0?
I hope to be able to achieve a level of technological literacy on par with my children.
- What aspect intrigues or scares me most?
I wonder sometimes, if technology is being used simply for its own sake. Just because we can, does that mean we should? Is it really more helpful for a teacher to post the day's homework on a blog, instead of asking the child to write it in an agenda? Each time I am told by a school, sports team or other organisation "the information is all online", it is like another weight has been added to my shoulders. I generally don't find the online "option" of school newsletters and the like to be timesaving, portable or convenient for me.
I hope to be able to achieve a level of technological literacy on par with my children.
- What aspect intrigues or scares me most?
I wonder sometimes, if technology is being used simply for its own sake. Just because we can, does that mean we should? Is it really more helpful for a teacher to post the day's homework on a blog, instead of asking the child to write it in an agenda? Each time I am told by a school, sports team or other organisation "the information is all online", it is like another weight has been added to my shoulders. I generally don't find the online "option" of school newsletters and the like to be timesaving, portable or convenient for me.
Hockey Happenings
Even though the regular season finished a while ago, all seven schedules at our house are still up and running. Tonight will be the last game for my Atom player as his team plays their final game of a tournament. Go Snipers!
Featured Recipe
My household consists of six mouths, five of them male. Food is really important! This recipe comes from my good friend Myrna. It freezes well.
Confetti Rice
2 T olive oil
1 1/4 C rice
2 cans beef consomme or chicken broth
3/4 C finely chopped celery
3/4 C finely chopped carrots
1/2 C minced green onion
1/2 C toasted sliced almonds
Heat oil in skillet; add rice. Stir until heated through but not browned. Add broth, bring to a boil, transfer to a casserole dish. Bake at 350 F for 35 minutes. Stir in vegetables and nuts, bake an additional 15 minutes.
Vegan-ized Version
You can used condensed canned vegetable broth if you can find it, but I haven't been happy with the flavour. Another option is to use 3 cups of water and approximately 3 tablespoons of a no-meat boullion powder, we like "Blaney's Chicken-Like (or Beef-Like) Vegetarian Seasoning"
Confetti Rice
2 T olive oil
1 1/4 C rice
2 cans beef consomme or chicken broth
3/4 C finely chopped celery
3/4 C finely chopped carrots
1/2 C minced green onion
1/2 C toasted sliced almonds
Heat oil in skillet; add rice. Stir until heated through but not browned. Add broth, bring to a boil, transfer to a casserole dish. Bake at 350 F for 35 minutes. Stir in vegetables and nuts, bake an additional 15 minutes.
Vegan-ized Version
You can used condensed canned vegetable broth if you can find it, but I haven't been happy with the flavour. Another option is to use 3 cups of water and approximately 3 tablespoons of a no-meat boullion powder, we like "Blaney's Chicken-Like (or Beef-Like) Vegetarian Seasoning"
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