1 February - Google Part 2

I learned how to use Google Calendar. I had a great time color coding my calendar and getting organized. I think the best thing I learned about Google Calendar was that there are simple, clever ways to get organized and it will make your life run more smoothly. I also learned how to navigate the website a little bit better. I like having a digital organizer at my fingertips

So, I plan to use this calendar on my classroom website. There is a lot I have to learn, but I am willing to put the time in to make it work for me. The homework tab and announcement tabs are so exciting!! I love this. I'm horrible with computers, but I'm having a good time trying to figure it all out.

Now What: I know that one of the best ways to have a good relationship with parents is to have good communication. This calendar will provide that. I also love the Homework/To Do detail for parents as well. As a mom, I'm always trying to figure out what is due for my children and when???!!!!! Being organized and prepared is a stress reliever for student, teacher and parent.
I definitely plan on using all of these tools on my website in the future. CAN'T WAIT TIL I'M A PRO!!!

Thanks for all your patience and help. I will come to your lab this next Thursday. Sorry to read that you were sick with the flu last Thursday. I was looking forward to some one on one help in the lab. So, beware----I'm coming.

25 January - Google Part 1

What: We talked about google documents, forms, presentations, spreadsheets and the online quizzes.

So What: I did not know that google docs existed. I didn't have a gmail account until this semester. Now, I am using google docs daily to collaberate on lesson plans and other group assignments.

Now What: I plan on playing around in the other google areas. I am unfamiliar with them, but plan to get more acquainted very soon.

I enjoyed the website assignments. I can't believe all of the fun FREE websites available at our fingertips!!

18 January - Introduction

I love everything about school teachers. I have many educational heroes--in and out of the classroom. I come from a long line of educators. My younger sister is currently a principal at Northridge Elementary in Alpine School District. I have watched her for nearly two decades and am inspired at all that she accomplishes. My mother taught school for 18 years and she was a wonderful science, writing and arts teacher. She was just a great teacher. My maternal grandfather was a math teacher and vice principal during his career in Alpine School District. He has been retired for twenty-five plus years. He is 91 years old and continues to love education. My uncle was the superintendent of Alpine School District and now works for Brigham Young University. So, it is in my blood to love teaching. Each of these people are heroes in my eyes because they truly love students.

As a mother of five students, the quality that endears me to a teacher is her ability to communicate well, love teaching and inspire my children. So, I think the thing that I will learn from this class that will be very helpful is in communicating. I want to be able to communicate with my future students and parents so that there will be a connectedness. I'm thrilled to be in your class.

I have always wanted to be a teacher, but chose to have a family first. Now, my youngest of five children is in first grade, so I decided it was time to finish the El Ed program and follow through with my goal. I would actually love to teach any grade, but would most like to teach 4-6 if given the opportunity. I had a great teacher in 6th grade and would like to pay it forward someday by becoming a 6th grade teacher.