Using the Macbook

I've been really busy the last two weeks; beginning a new year is so fast-paced and the little details seem to be harder to get done. Our classes are huge this year so that hasn't helped. I love the new projector and laptop, but have been so frustrated trying to figure out how to do things on a Mac that I know how to do on a PC. I would have appreciated more "get-acquainted" time as well as some sort of instruction for basic operation so I don't have to spend so many "where is it?" moments. As to the blogs from other people and the required items, I don't know where to find a lot of them so will wait until our meeting to ask.
As for now, I'm using the puter/proj to show a lot of scheduling, video from on-line and how to find resources. As I become more used to the mechanics, I intend to develop more of my lessons based on online resources and am excited to have the equipment to do it. I'm looking forward to the next meeting to visit with other participants, even the ones in my building!! There's no time otherwise!

Thing 1

Understanding Information Literacy has already taught me about blogs and how to create my own account, metronet and Saint Paul's technology initiative. The district is much more progressive and forward-looking than I thought; I wish they would follow through with the technology in our building!!

I hope I'm ready to go!!!