GERMS

FIRST, I will have to say, I am not one who gets the flu shot every year. I believe that I am exposed to enough germs during the school year, naturally (not to mention, that I DETEST needles, and will avoid getting them at any cost!). I also believe this is why I have a fairly tough immune system. . . . except for yesterday. .

I was at school. . you know. . .teaching.. . . And all of a sudden I started to get hot and sweaty, and felt like my hair was standing up on my head! I suddendly got the urge to HURL! I ran to the bathroom and got sick! It was odd. . .The whole "rush" that came upon me suddenly.

Needless to say, I went to my next lesson where I proceeded to excuse myself to HURL some more. . .At that point, I decided to excuse myself for the day. On my way home, I managed to throw up in a plastic bag (which was given to me upon my exit from school). . . and all over myself. I could paint the picture more clearly for you, however I do not feel it to be nessacary.

When I got home I went straight to bed! I barely woke up to try eat something, and went right back to bed. I got up this morning. . .feeling a little less than fresh. However, no more throwing up! It is amazing to me what germs can do to your body. Even if it is just a short term effect.

Technology KILLS

I went to a baby shower the other day to see a dear friend how is expecting. . .I did not know anyone else there, but soon found out, that there were other educators there.

The hostess introduced all the teachers, and even highlighted there grade level/speciality. When it got to me, the hostess was at a stand still. "Um. . . What was your job again??". I answered her, and described to the others, that my position is to . . ."effectively integrate technology into the curriculum to reach our 21st century learners. . ."

One of the other teachers (who taught high school English), looked at me and said, "Technology is KILLING our students!!" Me and my BIG MOUTH actually did NOT say a word. . . . Poor lady, I thought. . . .and then it accured to me. . .Poor students. . . .

VOTE

So, we have 3 more weeks until election day. I have been REALLY trying to make an educated decision. It has been quite difficult to see the REAL picture through all these BASHING political ads, the media itself, and the candidates who have a hard time answering questions. ..

I came across this site, that helped me see the plain picture (I am using it with my school children), so it is easy to compare candidates. . . .

I hope this helps YOU make the right decision!!

Maine: Under Developed? Nah. . . .

So, I was at the DD this morning in Biddeford, Maine. I got to my car, and couldn't resist! I had to take a picture. . .It made me chuckle!!

Maine, under developed. . . .Naaahhh!! Grandma is wireless!!

My SECOND Podcast

Now I am rolling. . . .

Fourth Grade Internet Safety

LOOK! I do make a difference with my job! The kids LOVED this!!

The Water Cycle In Richmond

Water Cycle

This is an example of one of my FIRST podcasts. I drew the pictures in Pixie ( I know I should be an artist), and dropped them into Movie Maker. I then recorded my voice in Audacity, and put that in the storyboard. Lastly, I added my music. . .The timing at the end was just LUCK!

I also had to covert it to MP4 after it was published in a .WMV format (Thanks Monty!)