So the old school is coming down, and it's replacement is being constructed right before our eyes on the original playground. The current building has one stationary SMARTboard and one borrowed mobile SMARTboard unit....and only a couple of classrooms have internet drops. The plan for the new build....high tech...hopefully with a SMARTboard in every classroom, computer pods between some classroooms and whatever else we can raise money for between now and September. Even though I am an LTO at the school, and will probably be moving on in the fall (although I would definitely love to stay), the entire process is very dear to my heart. This is the school both of my boys attended from kindergarten to grade six. I volunteered here for over ten years. Staff members encouraged me to take a leap of faith and return to university at age 40 to get my teaching certificate and have continued support me throughout my journey.
So all this talk of new technology has led to my decision to take an AQ course on the subject. When I started teachers college almost five years ago, my computer experience was limited to checking emails and playing a few games with my sons. It was quite a surprise to receive laptop specifications along with my reading list. With the help of my boys and classmates I learned how to explore the web, message and create power point presentations. I have continued to take advantage of learning opportunities that have come my way but am by no means an expert on the subject. I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge while taking this AQ course and hope you will enjoy following my journey. See... you can te(A)ch a old dog new tricks!
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