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  \title[Class Procedures]{Classroom Procedures}
  \author[Vancil]{Brian Vancil}
  \institute[Sumner]{Sumner Academy of Arts & Science}
  \date{2012-07-18}
  \begin{document}
  \begin{frame}{Classroom Procedures} 
    \vfill\LARGE
    \begin{block}{Thoughtful Speaking}
      \begin{rulelist}
	\item We listen when others have permission to speak.
	\item We use courteous language that questions ideas, not attacks people.
      \end{rulelist}
    \end{block}
    \begin{block}{Purposeful Doing}
      \begin{rulelist}
	\item We use our time in class to work as directed, to increase our learning.
	\item We use technology as directed, to assist on assigned tasks.
      \end{rulelist}
    \end{block}
    \vfill
  \end{frame}
  \end{document}