March 31, 2009

You talk about the day when I had the golden touch it sure was this morning. The afternoon fixed that, though. I had met with several teachers. Some of their ideas will take some work. I do love that challenge. I also talked with another teacher who wants to utilize Photo Story into her classroom. I am so glad that we are getting away from the traditional powerpoint. I am beginning the migration of Activinspire instead of Activstudio for the Promethean boards because that is the way to go. I know people become complacent with software, but it so important to upgrade because usually the new software has a better interface and new concepts. I know it is a learning curve, but that is what we need to do to stay on top of things. I have used the software, and I like it. Some interesting things here at school, but I will just leave it at that. Be back tomorrow................flick

March 10, 2009

The girls finished the Janus video, and it is shipped to Texas via overnight mail. All of the workings are now in place. I got some more commitments today for money. I spent the rest of the day preparing for several class presentations tomorrow. The photostory is really picking up as teachers and students are using it in lieu of powerpoint. It gives them a fresh approach to projects. Also delivered the last of the CFF carts and hoping (crossing my fingers) that all will work well. Tomorrow will be the test. I also got a lot of odds and ends done with the embedded learning. I have two teachers done. That is so good. Some have not even started, and others are doing quite well. I know it is a lot of extra work, but I have seen it galvanize some to action. I am also trying to meet with the literacy coach. We need to talk about things and work together. I heard that other coaches may be in future. I like the concept. Tomorrow.......flick

April 23, 2008

Happy Shakespeare's birthday and Happy Secretary's Day (Administrative Assistant)--I have to watch out and politically correct--yeah. I have a teacher working on a Romeo and Juliet unit. I researched some sites and downloaded a Jeopardy game for her. She is trying hard to integrate the technology into her unit. I also have a math teacher who is working on a nonlinear powerpoint so students can construct their own quizzes. I also have another teacher who wants his students to blog on line. The list is continuing. With all of the IT thangs and teachers broadening their scopes, it does make for a busy day. I am concerned about next year's grant with respect to the fact that my time will be limited. It will be difficult to teach and integrate the grant, but I believe strongly in the program; I will make it work somehow. I also had a request from the administration to present something on in-service day. I am not sure what to do so I am going to poll the teachers and find out what they might want. Hi ho, Hi ho, it's off to work I go. Thanks Walt.