Guess who came to visit Miss Dionne and I today....

DAVID

David spoke to both of our classes simultaneously. I believe everyone in attendance learned quite a bit, myself and Dionne included. Our principal, Tracee was in attendance and seemed very impressed with many of the blogs our girls have created. I know I was certainly impressed with Ashley's blog and Chelsey had many good ideas. Heather posed an interesting question on her blog. Tara's blog continues to amuse me. I can see I am going to have to step up my blogging game to keep up with these ladies.

Back to the Grindstone

I have found that I neglected my blog as of late. It is funny how life's events such as illness, a full schedule, classes, work, etc will sidetrack you from something you love to do. Yes, I said I love to blog. Anyone that knows me knows I enjoy expressing my opinion and ideas. I am excited because my girls' interest in blogging and the wiki is increasing every day. They are learning a lot from each other. Everyone loves the Voki and wants to add one to their blog! Thanks to Jim and Bill for introducing it to me. I find if I give them time to customize their blogs and wikis they are more open to learning other things. I believe sometimes as teachers we forget to teach our students how to learn and just spew information out to them.

Okay, this is for my students:

We all read about the Fourth Grade Students in Las Vegas that were able to convince their state legislators to sign a bill making the Vivid Dancer Damselfly Nevada's Official State Insect. Your blog topic for Wednesday, September 30 is: If you had the opportunity, what new law would you propose to your state lawmakers? Why?

Good News

Our very own Lindsey has obtained her GED as of yesterday! Please stop by and tell her congratulations and wish her well on her college endeavors. I may have been just a little excited when I pulled her results up on the computer.

Much to Lindsey's dismay, not only did I dance as bad as Elaine, I had trouble containing my excitement. I kept grabbing Lindsey's arm and shaking it saying "you passed you passed". I was then politely reminded by Lindsey she may need her arm when she goes to college. I released my death grip. She still has her arm and I have calmed slightly. She has no idea how excited I will be when she finishes her civics game.

Student Blogging

My students have begun their journey into the wonderful world of blogging. For those of you (myself included) that may still be a little fuzzy as to what a blog might be.... click below:

BLOGS IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Some blogs are informative. Some blogs are fun. Some blogs are well....subject matter only a select few may be interested in reading. Blogs are all of these things and so much more. Blogs let us share any information with anyone willing to read it! Think of the things you can accomplish with a blog. I can tell you on my blog to make sure you click all the links throughout and you will learn about the universe, Playstation 3, and Rick Springfield. I have given you three very diverse and interesting topics (Rick is interesting....let it go).

In my class we will be using our blogs to discuss class events, learning experiences, questions we have regarding flash programming, to answer questions we may have seen on each other's blogs, to find weekly assignments (yes, my blog will have your weekly assignments). A blog is a very powerful thing. A blog can inspire people to act, to think, to believe, to dream... If used in a positive manner a blog is a powerful and incredible tool.

My Growing Computer Lab

My computer lab last week:

Stay tuned for my computer lab next week! It will be better! I have it on good authority, plus 2 additional computers were delivered today with the promise of more next week.

I am excited

This may not seem like much to all of you, but....I have a new chair!!!! Crittenton green, but its new!

The Tortoise and The Hare

I remember being a child and hearing the story of The Tortoise and The Hare. At that time in my life I always wanted to be the hare. I knew he always lost by the end of the story, but I always thought I would be a smarter hare and change the end of the story. Most of my life I have aspired to be the hare, but that has not always been to my benefit. I have come to realize the tortoise was right in most cases. As we start our Globaloria classes my students and I are finding slow and steady works best.

So, be patient with us, we are working slowly and steadily.