Fridays

There is something about a Friday. I feel lighter and younger. I love them.

Pondering my Survey

Since my followers are also educators, I believe I will simply survey the capabilities of technology of my followers. This will give me a clue to see where I size up. Technology has been something I have avoided. I hate to admit this outloud but I am the student who is afraid of failure so...I never attempted. Plus, if I can manage with out...I am not fascinated by the newest invention. I still own a VCR at home to watch old movies that I love. I also have a DVD player and will until the Blue Ray makes them both obselete. I didn't own a credit card til I was 28. My love of shopping online was the only inspiration for that. I didn't get a cell phone until I met my husband six years ago. I just didn't see a need until I wanted to be found at all hours and minutes. Now...we don't have a house phone. When my husband got an I-Phone, I was not really impressed that he could watch movies and read his emails while we sat at the dinner table. It seemed rather intrusive. Then the babies came along...and I struggle with getting to the computer to check things for school. Now, I am asking to check or look up items on his phone so that I do not fall behind at work or with simply reading the news. I am becoming aware that things are changing...and for the first time I want to be apart of it.

Today...I was inspired. Students were asked to read about the Allegory of the Cave. If you are unfamiliar, you could view: http://platosallegory.com/

I am truly in awe of my students. Often teens are not given credit for knowing who or what they believe. We have some amazing students.

Publishing My Blog

When I was asked to create this blog...I didn't expect anyone to see it. I know the irony. At the time I was expecting a baby and trying to just fulfill PD requirements as I counted down to that day. I am not quite sure the purpose I want this blog to take. I like the idea of having a place to publish ideas for my peers and for peers to comment on my ideas. I like the idea of collaboration but I have not resolved how I wish to utilize this tool. One thing I am resolved to do is to try to write on my blog at least once a week. Hopefully, the format and purpose will come organically on its own.

Training

One of the benefits of PD is to find items that could benefit students. I hope I could use this class blog to post projects that students have created.

Professional Development

One of the benefits of being a teacher is being challenged to do new task. Today's PD required the Fine Arts to begin an Induction to an educational technology system purchased by the school entitled, JATO/Digital Nation. I hope that this time will be well spent and be beneficial to myself and more importantly my students.