Totally Freaked

I was totally freaked out on Wednesday, we had a snow day so there was no school and I was having a great day until I tried to turn on my laptop. Nothing happened it wouldn't turn on and I freaked. Not because I couldn't get on but because our group project is on there and I felt totally guilty but I am happy to report that the tech guy at school is taking care of it as we speak and all will be well again in tech world.

Fighting with my thoughts

I always thought technology was a good thing and I still do but with that being said I find myself over the past week fighting with this thought. I can watch tv, use this computer, call my family and friend and technology also helps the sick but my son was playing his gameboy before school this morning and I tell him to put it away, he had time, he was already for school just waiting for the bus. Should I have let him continue to play it or not, is this taking away from his learning and creativity. How is a parent to know what is too much, kids don't come with guide books, Oh how I wish, so I continue my fight and continue to irritate my son.

Technological whiz kids

I find my self watching the kids at school and my own here at home. What I had taken for granted before is now awe inspiring. I know everyone says that technology is taking away from our kids. Yes that could be true if we let but I see lots of kids still playing in the snow and skateing on an impromptu rink and talking my ear off at school or here at home at the supper table. So lets give technology a break, it amazes me to see my 4 yr. old daugter who wouldn't put her socks on by herself a few months ago, now gets dressed and can us the dvd player as well as navigate through her favorite website. She is becoming more independent and even though my mommy heart doesn't want it I am very proud of her. My son loved technology right from the start and has mastered quite abit on the computer and sometimes I think he doesn't listen
but informed me of internet safety and what not to do when I asked him about it. My students at school are talking with other schools across the world and getting to experience a whole other way of life. I never thought that much about it before, I knew it could be done and I knew they could do it but now looking at it through new eyes gives a whole new appreciation for technology.
So I guess the next time you can't do something with technology ask the kids no matter how old, you just might be surprised.

Patty

Thought I could do more

Hi everyone,

Trying to get this blog going and the first thought that comes to mind is NEVER MISS A CLASS. I feel computer illterate and I didn't think I was. Anyway, Wednesday nights class was hard to understand because the bridgit wasn't working and we couldn't see what was going on. However, I did like the fact that there was some ideas on using powerpoint better. I've used this with the students here at the school but didn't know all the tricks, so that was great. Now I just need to figure out where everything else goes and all will be well.

Have an amazing day and see you all on Monday

Patty

My very first blog:)

Hello everyone in blogger land,

I am very excited to be blogging with all of you! I am taking a computer course in university for my education degree and this blog is part of the mark. So if you wish your future children to be taught by a qualified teacher help out a gal and blog with me. Plus I promise to not conitnue to write the word blog in all of my postings.

Your friendly teacher in training

Patty