I'm not about New Year's resolutions; in fact I'm
not sure I've ever had one! Granted, as a teacher, January is just the middle
of the year!! Each August I plan new things to work on in my class or things I
want to change. Maybe you would call these "new year's" resolutions.
This year is a little different because everything is new!
Here is a brief overview of my visions for the
computer lab this semester!
All of my class will be participating in digital
citizenship classes. I'm partnering with the counselor at my school to provide
Internet safety and anti-cyberbullying education.
- Fifth grade is going to complete their
colonial movies. Then they will move into research, followed by weather
forecast videos.
- Third grade is going to...well I'm not quite sure
yet! Maybe...they will learn some research skills!
- Second grade is going to focus on typing and
finish the Dance Mat levels. Once they finish all levels, they will begin having
races to increase WPM.
- First grade is going to work on labeling and
identifying parts of the computer. After that they will be introduced to Kid Pix
and work on a curriculum based activities.
- Kindergarten is going to be participating in a
study of the benefits of coding. (Meaning they will be coding and doing
computer programming.) I am crazy...really I am!
** Fourth grade tech club is going to work on
programming a Botball robot for competition! (I have to learn C++
programming!! Advice anyone??)
I'm excited about the new adventures this year will
bring in the computer lab! All ideas will bring learning for the students and
me!
Whether or not you are like me with resolutions, something about January
always brings a rejuvenated spirit ready to push through another semester, a
semester unnecessarily filled with testing anxiety for so many sweet
children. Whether I'm in a new job or not, I always look forward to
returning to my precious students! I hope you've taken time for God, time
for yourself, and time for your family and are ready to return as well. I know
the end of the holidays can bring feelings of sorrow for some, but no matter
what the circumstances are I pray you find renewal enough to come back to
school. January is a time to pour out energy! I challenge you to have the
energy to show everyone the extraordinary teacher you are!!
Here are two pictures of my relaxing and fun Christmas break! Enjoyed LOTS of family time.
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