And so it ends....

With comps ending a huge relief has been lifted off my shoulders.

But, I have some more good news I would like to share with everyone!! I recently received an educational grant through the Ed Foundation and was able to purchase 1 Wii, 3 extra controllers, 5 Nintendo Ds', and 5 My Word Coaches for the DS. I've used my own Wii in the classroom with My Word Coach and it is such a great learning tool. The kids are engaged and learning all at the same time. I'm really excited to have this technology available to my students.
I haven't used the DS yet, but I am hoping to test it this week. I do believe it will work our just fine. Working in a school where technology is at the bottom of the list, I've really had to push to get what I have!

Comps Comps Somps!

I really welcomed the Spring Break we had because I had to study for my Master's Comprehensive Exams. I take them March 20th - 23rd. I have been so overloaded with studying that i have put everything for this class on the back burner. I just put the finishing touches on my choice activity and I am in the process, as I type, of sending it in. I am worried about not having done exactly as was expected. But, in my defense...Comps!
Do you ever wonder where the time goes? I feel like even though I welcomed the break...it just flew by me without me ever really truly noticing I was on break...I guess I blame it on the studying...I've been robbed of a true Spring Break.
Anyway, I did my choice activity on Skype. What an amazing program. I've had the ability to use it for a semester long project last semester and it was a life saver. All of my group members lived quite a distance from one another, so Skype really saved us! I do encourae those of you who have yet to try Skype to give it a shot. You might quite enjoy it! :)

Good Night!

-Jack

School, School, and More School

So, this week I have been busy at work making sure my students are prepared to take the FCAT next week. When I come home, I look to see what I should be working on for my two classes and then pick one to do for the evening. I feel I have neglected this class this week and have been more focused on the research for my comps that I am taking in two weeks. I am thankful for Spring Break so I can play catch up with this class. My plan is to have my next assignment for this class completed well before the actual due date. That would be a HUGE accomplishment for me.
Well, nothing else is new with me. See ya when FCAT is OVER!

-Jack