I just viewed the suggested Weekend Project show where I observed the step by step guide to producing a podcast. I know I should wait until I am in a different frame of mind, but given the way the week looks, here goes! I've reached my saturation point regarding technology for a while. I can absolutely see the application of podcasts in the classroom and the library. I foresee students and faculty alike, coming to the library for assistance in locating podcasts of their choice. I'm just a bit overcooked on the whole idea.
Having said this, the Weekend Project show was very simple to follow. The announcer gave clear steps and took time to explain things without too much jargon. It was tedious, however, to view and review the cnet and jeep ads . . . boy, I am grumpy, aren't I?
It's a beautiful day, here in Holliswood and I spent most of it in front of a laptop getting some technology work out of the way before the new class this weekend. So, that explains it! It's time to say goodbye to this virtual world for a bit, and enjoy the July 4th celebrations. I hope yours are REAL! I'm looking forward to seeing you all in Manhattan on Saturday!
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Looking forward to seeing you too, enjoy the 4th!
**Beatrice**
Julie --
This is just a test comment because I know that Kate Lalier has been experiencing difficulties commenting on your blog.
~Katie~
Hi Julie-
I enjoyed reading your post and particularly noting the fact that you've reached your technology "saturation point". I do believe that I'm getting to that point as well. I do see the point of incorporating technology (i.e. podcasts as in regard to your post)into the classroom/librarian, but still being on the teacher side of things (as opposed to the library side) - the classroom is becoming a place full of curriculum mandates and it's difficult to find the time to do everything! Next year I'll be teaching kindergarten (which is a first for me) and I'm eagerly waiting to see how that has changed as my colleagues assure me that kindergarten is rapidly becoming very rigorous. We'll see. I guess what I need to do is to make sure that the use of technology is meaningful to the students and applicable to what is being learned - as opposed to incorporating technology just for the sake of it. And, of course, I'm seeking a balance in all of this.
See you on Saturday!
-Kate
I third this feeling of saturation. I can bearly keep up. I've been in my apartment for days straight without going out. It would be so wonderful to get out into the sun for a bike ride or something! I think I'm grumpy too :(
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