Today was such a great day! I went and shadowed the Media Specialist at the Middle School. It was so neat to work with middle grade students. I have always worked with primary students K-2, so working with teenagers was quite a change. The library was quieter than at my school. Although I noticed 13 year old were just as silly as 6 year olds. While shadowing Mrs. Merrick, she showed me how they use Destiny at their school. She showed me around the library ( all the nooks and crannies) She showed me the budget for 2011, and how she worked around it. SHe said her funding has got lower and lower over the last 7 years. Here is a link to our budget that Mrs. Merrick shared with me. It was quite eye opening.http://pikecountytimes.com/2011SchoolBudget.pdf
During Lunch, I hung out in the computer lab, while I was there- I made my PLN something that I can be proud of. I added my favorite feeds. I love Ilearntechnology from Kelly Tenkely. She has been part of my PLN on Twitter since I joined a few years back. I also like Kevin Jarrett. I learn so many things from these 2 educators. Although Twitter is blocked from school- I use it ALL the time. It has made me a better educator. Another social tool I added to my PLN was Pinterest. WOW!! Pinterest has given me a creative side to teaching that I never knew I had! I get so inspired to create things for my students every single time I click within Pinterest. Our Kindergarten teachers are going to create a Kindergarten boards in Pinterest and share that account among themselves. What a SUPER way to collaborate!! You should see the Kindergarten hall- Pinterest has made it look a lot more creative than it did last year! I think Social Tools are great for education's future. I just wonder when everyone will jump on the bandwagon!
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