The "END OF VOICE THREADING!" LOL!!!

Whew! We had problems with google.docs yesterday, but nothing like the "voice threading of today!" I can honestly say, it was a wonderful experience, and I must now confess, the assignment was an excellent idea. The assignment was an opportunity,(for me), to make a self evaluation. I have struggled throughout this course, and I don't consider technology that new to me. But their is soooo much to learn, professionally for teaching, and personally for my own enjoyment.

The child, "Jen" really absorbed the technology with fun and enthusiasm. I was glad to have helped with the project, again it was a great opportunity, and privilege to have taught her a few things about technology.

Collabortive Service Project Update

After much confusion, on my part, I have finally gotten with a student, "Jen". I tried giving her directions, but her attempts weren't very successful. No problem, because I have experienced failed attempts as well. We were finally able to get together, Sunday. She is a student in TM, it is a year round school. & they were off this entire week, and vacationed in New York. Having arrived yesterday, Saturday, and working today, I am most appreciative.

Everything was going well, until we got to Google.Docs . . . it was giving us an error message, and we weren't able to create the google.docs account, so we'll have to try again tomorrow. We attempted on two different computer systems, and to no avail. This was most discouraging because I wanted to complete the assignment. However, that is about the only thing needed, so as soon as google.docs is up I'll be able to tie up all loose ends.

Collaborative Service Project Assignment

I am presently getting prepared to help a student with a research project that will be posted in a blog. The blog will include voice threading, and helping the student utilize technology. As a student-teacher this will be a great opportunity to plan and monitor a student’s progress; with an added opportunity to practice assessing the students work. I will make every attempt to create interesting open ended questions to help stimulate discussions, and promote problem solving strategies . My hope is to kindle within the student a desire to practice inquiry-based techniques, with technology. I look forward to inviting and engaging a student to participate with interest.