Another reason to be a teacher...

We had a bonus day off today because of the ice! That is another great reason to enjoy being a teacher! I love days like this. I just don't like it to happen too often! I can handle a coupe throughout the year!! Happy Finals Week to everyone!

Class over view

I know I have said this before, however, I will say it again! I think this class was great! It really made me look at technology to apply to my classroom. I would have never ventured onto you tube or blogger! Both sites can be beneficial to students and teachers. I ejoyed the flexibility with the professors. I especially loved not having to drive from Angola every week for class! That allowed me to work from home and I could spend more time with my family. This truly was one graduate class I learned alot in... trust me... not all are like that! (That is unfortunate!)

I wish I could have made it to our last class I will post some pictures of our program. We were on the front page of the Harold Republican! The parents were delighted and it was a great opportunity for my kids to "shine!"

Hats off to Melaine and Bob for a well organized online class!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday season.

THE LIGHT IS BRIGHT!!

Well, As you all are, I am plugging away on the LB5! This semester has been a little crazy and has flown by...as usual. I have really enjoyed this class on line a lot. I think this class has made me branch out in the tech world! (With little force! :P ) I hope you enjoy my video! Good Luck with your LB5!

These are photos of our class camping trip. We raise money and apply for grants to fund our trip. We have gone camping for two years. It has become a funtional part of our program. The camping trip allows parents to focus on their child with disabilities and allows them to spend quality time with them. We cook over the fire, do scavenger hunts, fish, make crafts, have a luau, sing, and play games. Our trip meets several Indiana Standards and it is a great experience for our students. It provides them an experience they may not have otherwise! I encourage you to reach out, explore and try new programs and activities with your students! Enjoy!

Black Friday...

My Turkey day was great. I got to spend som quality time with family. We made home and I got to shop this morning at 5 am with all the other crazy people in Angola. What a riot. I like to go just to people watch. I am always amazed at how people act when they are trying to get something they really want. Well, I did manage to finish up my shopping except for a few items for stockings. Now on to finish up LB4 and Start LB5. It is hard to believe how fast this semester has gone. Now my light is getting brighter. I have one class next semester and I will be done with grad school. :P
Happy shopping.

Final weeks...

I have to take a moment and let you know about the wonderful the class I have. My class is very rewarding and I often have to remember to take a moment and enjoy the small steps my class makes! These small steps are steps closer to their goals through their journey to beoming independent adults. We just had out Thanksgiving dinner and it was awesome! We did all of the cooking and shared with other firends in the building! I know my assistansts are truly a blessing in my room. Without them, my job would not be possible!

Now onto LB4! I know I have to get started on this project! I have not used task stream yet so this should be interesting!

I hope you all have a Happy Thanksg

Only a few weeks left...

I have to say I have enjoyed this class and the flexibilty with Melaine and Bob! I appreciate not having to come to campus everyweek. Thank You!!! I feel more confident to take the initiative to explore unknown area of technology! I know the podcast forced me to explore other options besides odeo studio. Mypodcast.com was much easier and friendlier to use! I was in a panic when it did not save after 15 hours of trying! Thank goodness for google! :) Less than 2 weeks to Thanksgving!