I saw several teachers today, viewed the video with the CDT reporter, did some troubleshooting, caught up the blog, worked with some students, found a cure for the ozone problem, etc. Just kidding about the blog....LOL... I also have been trying to put together some material for presentations. It does not seem like a lot, but there is a lot in all of this. I am getting all of this ready so I can move ahead on a lot of issues. I know there is not much to tell, but a lot has been accomplished........flick
PS--Changed the color of the blog to reflect the time of the season. If ya don't like it, blame Lily
Monday, March 30, 2009
March 27, 2009
The presentation went great. I only took one of the two girls because of some testing conflicts. I just love when people see this video and look at their faces. I know I am bragging, but I am so proud of them and their work. I loved when the brass asked them questions about what they have learned through technology. I also had them do the interview with the CDT, and the reporter wants to come and look at the video on Monday. I am still not up-to-date with all I need to get done, but it is getting closer. Next week, I have several meeting scheduled, and we will see what I can get accomplished. I am looking forward to the weekend. I love computers, but I am staring at them too much lately...LOL I will worry when they start staring back...............flick
March 26, 2009
Today I met with many teachers to go over their plans and talk with them about the integration of technology. I also met with our new literacy coach, we talked about the how we can combine our efforts to work together for our students. We know that our combined efforts will aid our teachers. I also had a call for the Centre Daily Times. The reporter wanted information about the trip to San Antonio. I was able to set up interviews with the students. Cool. I am so glad that they get to tout themselves through various avenues. Tomorrow, I am taking them to speak to a group of fellow educators and various IU persons. Later dud....errr...dude..........flick
March 25, 2009
Wow, 120 miles and it was worth it. The two girls from Promethean did a great job of explaining the software and its uses. WZ and MD are good. They are able to field questions and work through some great scenarios. Not only that, but they are able have a lot of resources for us to bring back for our teachers. I love it when I can go to one of these and have it to be worthwhile; it allows me to keep faith. I feel that is so important. I sometimes get immersed in the day-to-day GMC's that I fail to look at the big picture. What an exciting time to be involved in the educational process. Yes, I am realist to know that the purported panacea of technology is a myth. What I am talking about is the vehicle to disseminate information is like no other time in history. We need to look at these different vehicles and use them to our advantage......................flick
March 24, 2009
I am just keeping up the blog. Tomorrow I must go to Canton, PA. I know you are wondering where the heck that is; let's just say, "Go North" and do not deviate. The workshop will deal with Promethean and its new software. I am looking forward to this. This is a follow-up of last year when I was omitted from the list. Again, another brief one......flick
March 23, 2009
Now it is catch up time. I had to catch up on a lot of things because of being away. Embedded Learning is calling my name as well as a group of teachers. I also have a lot of other paperwork to do. I know that I have Promethean training on Wednesday and a CFF meeting on Friday. I plan to take the girls and have them present the video. I am awaiting the go ahead to be able to post it across the net. I am quite proud of them and their work. I know this blog is a throw back so it will be a short entry.........flick
March 18-20, 2009
I know, I know--where the heck have I been. I have been busy trying to get caught up with going to San Antone, etc. This blog posting deals with that time. First I had to awaken at 2:30AM to gather the girls at 3:30AM for the flight to begin the journey. All things went well as we checked in and went through security. This is the first time I have ever flown commercially, but I was not nervous. We took off on schedule and flew to Charlotte on US Airways (I will get back to them in a moment). I enjoyed the flight, and it was great watching the terrain. When we got to Charlotte, it was fogged in so we had to fly to Greenville and sit on their tarmac for several hours. We finally took off and landed at Charlotte, but we ended up staying on their tarmac for an hour before we were unloaded. The nightmare now begins.
I do not blame US Airways for the weather, but I blame them for not taking care of their passengers who, through no fault of their own, could not make a connecting flight. I received assurances, boarding passes, standbys, etc. that were ineffectual through various reasons. I had boarding passes in my hand for a flight and found out that when I got to the area that my name and the names of others were gone from the computer. That means someone over rode the system and placed someone else in the seats or they were saved improperly. I could not get four of us on a plane together. It was frustrating, and I even considered booking a flight back to Harrisburg. US Airways did a horrible job of accommodating their charges. I finally was able to secure a flight for one to Dallas and assurances that they other three would follow me the next morning. I chose to send me to Dallas because I knew what time I would arrive (1 AM), and I would be alone. I am so glad that my wife was there; of course, there was a mix-up, but she was able to take care of that.
It was a very interesting time at Dallas-Ft. Worth, and I do not need to go into that, but I will write that I did not have the option of sleep. Well, I will badmouth US Airways, but I will laud American Airlines because they were so good at helping us. I flew to San Antonio and got things ready for the other arrivals. I got it all including our luggage and everyone arrived safely. I had heard that one needed a GPS unit to get around the city so I rented one. Thank goodness. We headed down a 10 lane highway to the hotel, and found out the GPS unit had not been updated; the exit to the hotel had been removed. Well, I did some Texas driving and we got there to find out that we could not check in for another two hours. I had already been awake for 36 hours. The hotel got us in early, and I contacted CP and we arranged a time. The girls got some rest, and I knew that if I did, it would be trouble getting awake. Well, the time for the presentation changed, and we had to get there sooner. We did, and to make a long story short--IT WENT GREAT!!!!!
The girls did a wonderful presentation, and we went to a reception afterwards and talked with the major players in all of this. These professors and professionals treated the girls as equals and talked with them. There were people from Denmark, Australia, Spain, France, etc. there. We were told that when the NASA people gave the girls an applause, the rest of group that has dealt with them before could not believe it because they had never seen this group break its stoicism. Fantastic!!! We debriefed that night, and I decided to give the girls their time on Friday. I finally got to sleep after 44 hours.
The girls went to River Walk, Alamo, and some shopping. We had to catch a flight early the next day on American, and all went well. The girls had a great educational experience. I know this is a long entry, but it is my blog so pttttttttttttttttttttt.....flick
I do not blame US Airways for the weather, but I blame them for not taking care of their passengers who, through no fault of their own, could not make a connecting flight. I received assurances, boarding passes, standbys, etc. that were ineffectual through various reasons. I had boarding passes in my hand for a flight and found out that when I got to the area that my name and the names of others were gone from the computer. That means someone over rode the system and placed someone else in the seats or they were saved improperly. I could not get four of us on a plane together. It was frustrating, and I even considered booking a flight back to Harrisburg. US Airways did a horrible job of accommodating their charges. I finally was able to secure a flight for one to Dallas and assurances that they other three would follow me the next morning. I chose to send me to Dallas because I knew what time I would arrive (1 AM), and I would be alone. I am so glad that my wife was there; of course, there was a mix-up, but she was able to take care of that.
It was a very interesting time at Dallas-Ft. Worth, and I do not need to go into that, but I will write that I did not have the option of sleep. Well, I will badmouth US Airways, but I will laud American Airlines because they were so good at helping us. I flew to San Antonio and got things ready for the other arrivals. I got it all including our luggage and everyone arrived safely. I had heard that one needed a GPS unit to get around the city so I rented one. Thank goodness. We headed down a 10 lane highway to the hotel, and found out the GPS unit had not been updated; the exit to the hotel had been removed. Well, I did some Texas driving and we got there to find out that we could not check in for another two hours. I had already been awake for 36 hours. The hotel got us in early, and I contacted CP and we arranged a time. The girls got some rest, and I knew that if I did, it would be trouble getting awake. Well, the time for the presentation changed, and we had to get there sooner. We did, and to make a long story short--IT WENT GREAT!!!!!
The girls did a wonderful presentation, and we went to a reception afterwards and talked with the major players in all of this. These professors and professionals treated the girls as equals and talked with them. There were people from Denmark, Australia, Spain, France, etc. there. We were told that when the NASA people gave the girls an applause, the rest of group that has dealt with them before could not believe it because they had never seen this group break its stoicism. Fantastic!!! We debriefed that night, and I decided to give the girls their time on Friday. I finally got to sleep after 44 hours.
The girls went to River Walk, Alamo, and some shopping. We had to catch a flight early the next day on American, and all went well. The girls had a great educational experience. I know this is a long entry, but it is my blog so pttttttttttttttttttttt.....flick
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
March 11-17, 2009
Yes, I know I am behind, and today I am going to catch up by doing a ll in one inclusive. You say it is cheating, and I say that you are right, buuuuuuuuuuuuut it is my blog, and I can do what I want so ptttttt!!!!!!! I got that out of the way. I must tell you that it has been an unusual time. I am trying to get everything ready for the San Antonio trip, work my CFF job, and do technology integration (along with other things). I have been in the classroom working on Photo Story tutorials, getting the last CFF cart functioning, meeting with teachers about various topics, integrating Promethan boards, etc. I had W from Promethean come in again and work with teachers. The sad part was only a few teachers actually took part in this. I find that quite disappointing. One of the business teachers did magazine covers using InDesign, and I and the lit coach evaluated them. It is so nice watching the integration. I also found out that there is a new ActivStudio I need to evaluate and distribute. Well, I know there are some things missing from this report, but it is now up-to-date. I will do a blog from the heart of Texas. bye, y'all till later............flick
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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
March 8, 2009
I know I have been remiss in blogging, but I am bound and determined to catch up this week on all of that. Monday was a busy as the rest of the week. I needed to get all of the Janus stuff up-to-date and help get all things final for it. We also had to finish the product. It looks like all should be done for tomorrow. I met with some teachers to discuss what they wanted to do. I still love it that they are seeking me out. I feel like the the old maid with the filled dance card. Boy, is that an old analogy. All in all, quite busy, but satisfied............flick
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