This is why I do what I do!

Without a doubt the best part of my job is being a part of the graduation ceremony. It is a time to celebrate with mixed emotions. I am always very excited for the students who buckled down and did what they needed to do in order to graduate. At the same time I am also worried about the future of some of our graduates. Going through school, "just getting by" is not going to cut it in the real world and I know some of them are in for a rude awakening. But I am sure most of them will find a way to make it, just like they did to make it on the stage. Congratulations 2010 graduates and best of luck to you!

Profiling the Students of Today

This was a great assignment for my students and myself. It is always interesting to hear what students have to say on particular topics. It is obvious that all the students I spoke to have been around technology all of their lives. However, the two worlds of technology and education are still pretty isolated in their minds. I was surprised to hear one student say she sometimes uses her cell phone to contact teachers if she has a question about an assignment outside of school.

I will enjoy showing my students all the new and exciting ways they can use the same technologies they use on a daily basis for more educational purposes.