Back to School Tomorrow!

I can't believe the summer is over already. Just when I was getting into the summer do-what-I-want routine, it's over. So long summer '08 and hello school year 08-09. That's another one I can't believe! I started teaching in 1987-88. So, that makes this year, what, school year number 22? It just doesn't seem possible. Afterall, I'm not that old. Oh well, the time and years will pass and over this I have no control.

This year I would like to try some new things with my students. It will be a challenge this year with the kids having computers everyday all year long. I would like for the teachers to step up and help out with assigning projects that I can assist with. (I need to word that differently -- always learned that you should never end a sentence with a preposition.) My thoughts are turning to Google Earth, stop motion animation, and podcasting. I really need a couple more ideas. I really, really want to do Lego Robotics. That would be a great experience for those kids. However, have you priced those kits lately? Wow! That's what's holding me back -- the money. Time to start looking -- again -- for grant and funding sources.

Nighttime Rantings

I just realized that I haven't posted since school was out in May. Today marks the 1 week point until school starts for the 2008-2009 school year. I'm excited about the new year starting; but at the same time I'm not ready for summer to be over. This year will be an interesting one. There have been several changes made that I think are positive changes for our school. I will be very busy this year. Can't really give any details yet.

I am looking for new and exciting technology projects do to with the kids this year. I'm thinking about doing stop-motion animation. I think they will really like making their own "claymation" movies. They'll be really short, but I think that will be fun and memorable. I really want to do Lego Robotics with one group. The materials are so expensive though. I wish someone or an organization would just GIVE me money to purchase the kits.

The Internet at school is finally up and running again. Tomorrow I go to the other building to try and get them up and running with the help of ICN. I just hope it doesn't take 4 hours again. I've got a cake to decorate!

Time to go for now. If you visit my blog, please leave a comment and tell me who and where you are. Thanks! 'Night!