YAY

I got my new camera lens today, let's just say I am now in CAMERA HEAVEN!

I. LOVE. IT.


It is taking amazing pictures and the zoom. Wow. Once I get something worth posting, I will. So far, I've just been playing around the house. You know, zoom through the trees to see how close we can zoom in on the houses down below. Zoom way in on ears, eyes, noses. Zoom way in on tree branches to see the individual pine needles. Yes, I'm playing. Like a kid in a candy store. HAHA

On a side note, my students and I started a classroom blog. We're stretching out into the 21st century and using technology to share our learning with our families. This is our primary goal: to share our learning with families promoting more beneficial talk at home. We all know how the conversation goes, we were all part of it not too long ago, and soon to be - in a few years, "How was your day?" "Fine." "What did you learn today?" "I don't know." or better yet, "Nothing." Let's just say, now that parents know what we did, and even student voice on the matter, there are no more excuses - unless of course someone was absent. Anyway, today we posted twice about our learning. The first time was pretty, shall I say, lame. They really didn't get the idea, but I still went with it because it was THEIR words and that is what I want to share. The second post was more thought out and more clearly written, but still needs some work. I know as we continue down this path, it will continue. It was a tough day for everyone. I think tomorrow will be better and we'll get to try our blogging again. :) YAY! If you are so inclined to take a peek, you can find my wonderful class here.