Monday's Class

Once again we had problems with our polygram at school. But we managed to get connected and move along with the rest of the class. This is getting hard to accept some times because I guess I'm one of those people who want things and technology to work when I want them to work.

After class my group and I completed our lesson plan and I really enjoy working with these ladies. We really know how to brain storm and work together. I'm glad that I finally get to work on something that was helping me to think like a teacher by using technology.

Smartboard

Wednesday off-line class was really good because we got a lesson on how to use the smartboard and all its fancy tricks. Our group is very lucky to have someone voluteer there time to come and show us a few things that can help us with our course. That class was one of many class that I will remember cause the group really worked hard on our projects or assignments. I'm really enjoying the way technology is helping us through this course. Now I see the importance of a smartboard because it helps teachers and students to interact with a lesson. I would really like to spend more time with the smartboard but will enjoy that time we have with it.

Technology and this course!!

Monday's class was very distracting because we were'nt connected to the rest of the class. I know I'm a visual learner and like to follow along with the presentation. I love technology because if it wasnt for this course and the video conferencing I wouldn't have been able to go back to school and stay in my community with my friends and family.....but I do miss the teacher to student interaction. So I guess there is going to be some bumps in the road as I travel along in this journey of Education.

Let it snow...Let it Snow..

The last couple weekends we spent alot of time indoors because of the weather. Thanks to technology we keept our selves connected with friends and family through msn and facebook and the kids managed to entertain themselves with the lastest video games such as guitar hero. More video games are introducing kids to be active, I think this is great because there are some kids out there that dont get enough excersise. As a parent I have some concern about how much time my daughter spends chatting on line and playing games. I really believe some kids dont play outside enough. Its really important to limit kids time on computers, video games and even talking on the telephone!!! There are so many negative and positive sides to modern technology!!!

Webkinz is the new fad, when Daisy isnt chatting on with friends and family. she is playing with her virtual pets. I'm happy that Daisy found webkinz and msn because it help her with spell and reading. I do still have a fear of someone hurting my child on line but I always do my best to protect her.

WOW....Hello students. My name is Andrea and I'm a single mother of a beautiful daughter Daisy. I also work full time as a secretary for the Red Bank Health for the past three years. I always knew that I wanted to continue my studies but never thought it would be in education. I took the opportunity when its was offered. In my spare time I check out facebook and chat on msn with friends and if you cant catch me on line, I'm working out at the gym. I thought I was comfortable with computers but really I'm not...I guess learning new skills can be a little exciting and scary for some. But I do enjoy technology most of time...peace!!