Blog #5

Its hard to believe that the semester is winding down. This course is to end a little earlier then the others but there is so much work still needed to be completed before the semester ends at UA and at the Coppin. Tis' the season to be jolly...Turkey to be fried...Black Friday shopping to commence...lights to be hung and misletoe to bring forth kisses from loveones near...I love this time of year. So much hustle and bustle...this is the first Christmas with the new baby...Dr. Granny is getting into the holiday spirit...Toys..Toys...and Toys galore. Its been a while since I had a date with Geoffrey of Toys R US...The older grands like monies to shop a day or two after Xmas to maximize their buying potential from all the sales...smart grands...Hope to get tickets for the entire family to attend the Gaylord National's popular ICE! winter holiday attraction in our nation's capital. This is the first year without my husband and the kids/grands without their beloved Daddy/Poppop. Family will pull together to make this a special holiday season.

I have enjoyed learning about other emerging technologies beyond what I am currently using in the classroom. Have made some small changes in Blackboard...students love the avatar announcements...I do plan to do a Brown Bag presentation on the use of the wiki early January. What a positive experience doing group work from a "distance." I think my department would truly benefit from active usage of the wiki. My love for games in the classroom will produce an article and I hope to present at this year's Technology Conference at Coppin. Wishing you and your family a safe and bless holiday season!