AECT Conference Proposal Writing Workshop

On December 15, 2010, AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology) open it's call for conference proposals. Proposals will be accepted until February 15, 2011. You can find the call here: http://www.aect.org/events/call/

The Michigan Chapter of AECT will be hosting a conference proposal writing workshop on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Southfield Public Library from 5:30-7:30pm.

Maybe you have been sitting on a really cool project you did for a class, maybe you have a burning desire to conduct a study, maybe you just want to take a stab at writing a proposal, or maybe you just want an assigned time and location that will force you to write...all great reasons to come join us.

Location: Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road

Southfield, MI 48076

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Writing assistance from Dr. Susan Hart, Dr. Marcus Childress - AECT President Nominee, and Kelly Unger, President-elect MIAECT.

Please bring your laptops, proposal ideas, and guests who are interested in joining MI AECT. When a guest becomes a member, the member and the guest will be entered in a drawing for prizes. We are challenging each member to bring at least one guest. Can you meet the challenge?

The event is no cost to members and $5 for non-members.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

Frech Dip Recipe

I followed the recipe as is, and didn't add any of the additional changes that were recommended at the bottom. We LOVED this! It's super easy! Thanks to my friend Sara for sharing! Next time I make it I'll follow the additional comments and see which is best.

Easy Slow Cooker French Dip

Ingredients

• 4 pounds rump roast
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 6 French rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Trim excess fat from the rump roast, and place in a slow cooker. Add the beef broth, onion soup and beer. Cook on Low setting for 7 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Split French rolls, and spread with butter. Bake 10 minutes, or until heated through.
4. Slice the meat on the diagonal, and place on the rolls. Serve the sauce for dipping.

Additional Changes (These are recommendations from someone else.)
This was amazing. I took a lot of advise from others. I used a chuck roast, Campbell’s Consommé, a can of Campbell’s French Onion Soup, added garlic powder, onion powder, a touch of worcestershire, and only half a can of beer. It took me 5 minutes to throw everything into the cooker. When I came home I sliced it up and put it back into the juice for another hour. I buttered the rolls and added shredded mozzarella cheese and threw them under the broiler until the cheese melted. This was a huge hit. My family loved it. Not at all dry. They can't wait for me to make it again. Trust me when I tell you this was the best/easiest dinner. You've gotta try it

Soft and Chewy Choc/PB Cookies

Thought I would share this recipe. Cookies are good, and it's easy.

Soft and Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies

1 package of devils food cake mix

4 oz. (1/2 package) of cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 egg

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place all ingredients in large mixing bowl and beat for with electric mixer for 2 minutes on low. Beat for additional 2 minutes on medium speed. Shape into 1 inch balls and flatten the top of cookie with a fork ( dip the fork into sugar) in a criss cross pattern.

Bake 7 to 8 minutes.

Adopt A Family

The holidays are often a time of year when we often realize how truly lucky we are for family, friends, food, warmth, and gifts. There are MANY who do not have all of these blessings. This year Darius and I "adopted a family" here in Michigan through the Children's Hospital. There are many programs out there where you too can contribute. Make someone's holiday season a little brighter this year. Buy one less present for your child or children and invest in those who are less fortunate. Involve your children in the giving to others, it's a small lesson with huge rewards. Happy Holidays!