Speak, See, Remember

The week-
Well, a mixture of good and bad. Nothing amazing from my end, but nothing terrible either. My examination classes continue to vex me, although the test my Int2s did seemed to show a little progress which bodes better for the upcoming prelims. First years were scrappy as ever, although they responded well to working quietly on Monday. The lessons that my SG class prepared weren't exactly world shattering, but they showed promise and I'm sure we can build on them later on.

Currently hoping to prepare a standalone unit for the Space topic on rockets, using my new Rokits, some fizz poppers and the free motion tracking software I was shown at SSERC. So, keep your fingers crossed for good weather.

The online presence of my OU course has beefed up this week, with the course forum, website and tutor groups going live. It looks like an interesting mix of people and the first assignments appear to be just about right in terms of challenge vs. time requirement. I've already started the first couple, even though the first one isn't due in until April. Too keen?

Progress with my job application as well. Kevin has been writing my reference (I hope), but they asked some very specific questions (e.g. how would X respond to working in a foreign capital) so I'm not sure how the generico references I'm sure to get at this stage in my career will work. I can only hope they accept me for interview so that I can WOW them with my witty banter. Have been doing a little research into the school. Thought I'd found a snag when I noticed mention of a certain High Level Member of the Hussein Regime, but it turns out it's a different Tariq Aziz! What japes.

And finally, I now have uncorrected-better-than-20:20 vision! Or hopefully. A large number of checkups still remain, but the process so far has been fairly hassle free! Plus it meant I got to go shopping in Inverness and buy a wok. Yay.