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Well... I am taking up the challenge

A fellow educator that led an online conference challenged teachers to blog. This account was set up long ago, but I was always unsure what I had to say that could be important to others. So I am just going to blog about what is happening.

So here goes my first attempt ...

Right now, I am in the midst of the controlled chaos that surrounds the last few weeks of school. We are trying to finish this year and plan for the next. I am preparing to teach tech classes to the teachers at my school for 4 days right after school ends. The following week, I am scheduled to attend a week of training to be a certified Promethean trainer. I am also working to set up my attendance at the Apple summer institute in Boston.

While all this is going on, I am trying to figure out how best to move our school forward in the implementation of technology. Our teachers range from the very basic tech users all the way to those who are willing to try something new all of the time. I am working hard to be sure that the classes that I am leading will be useful to the faculty.

I want to commend all those teachers who are willing to go out on a limb and try something new. Keep it up! Our kids love the chance to be plugged in and engaged while at school.

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there!
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