Finished?

Ok, I think I have it all done.  I am submitting and holding  my breathe to see if I get a response that says I missed something.  I did my graphic organizers today.  I tried all of the example web sites and was only able to print off the maps to fill in manually, so I made a map with word.  I have done this for previous classes.  I then made a map on the mind site. 
I learned so much in this class, despite the fact that I had difficulty and did not have as polished a result as more experienced students.  Thank you all for your patience and assistance as my world was expanted.

catching up

Ok, yesterday was not a good day. Had a bad stomach bug. But I am better today and working to get everything finished on the check list.  One I overlooked was the search worksheet.  I completed and was suprised how easy it was to narrow down a search.  I used the search to find a good recipe for Chicken Picata.  I ate it at a restaurant on my trip and looove it.  I am obsessed.  And only one local restaurant has it.  so I thought I would try to make it myself.  I found a number of really good sites that have recipes.  I think I like the food network one the best, it has videos. and I know the chefs are top notch.
well, onto the rest of my list. below is the video I found at foodnetwork.....
http://www.foodnetwork.com/inas-chicken-piccata/video/index.html

Monday

Monday, Monday.  I have worked on my getting a video to embed.  It was supposed to be easy, but of course I had trouble with it.  I know it is my own fault, but so much of this class has been frustrating and overwhelming.  I struggle to figure one little thing out, only to discover that five more assignments have been posted.  I know I have learned a lot, but seeing how much I still have to do, I havent learned as much as I was supposed to.  I appologize for being short tempered.  I just feel like I am always ten steps behind.  An assignment that was to be quick took me four hours. soo, I must get back to it. 

and the work goes on

It has been a few days since I have posted.Washington D.C. was beautiful. I would like to go and acutally get to sight see some....  During that time I have worked on my power point, improving it and learning how to hide my sound link, make it start automatically, and to make the background of pictures to match the background of the slide.  I have finally managed to download my pictures from my phone and have posted a couple on my wiki.  I have also completed my wordl and my short picture video.  I did two of those.  I used pictures of my former classes.  I really like that site.  I would have used that when I was teaching.  Now I am going to get back to work on the rest of the assignments.... wish me luck.

stuff

Well today was a busy day.  I had meetings all day, but the view and the food was good.  Came back to the hotel room, took a nap, then started working on homework.  I worked on my Wordl, improved my powerpoint presentation (I hope I did anyways), worked on my wiki some and now I am blogging.  I am learning alot, but there is so much to learn!!! I took some pictures of the Potomac river, which is right outside our room window and am going to attempt to add it so you can all see our wonderful view.....
ok. didnt work and I am about to have to pay more money if i stay on line any longer today.. so until my next chance to try that again. have a great day!

Washington DC

Sorry I havent been on in a bit. Been busy tyring to get the homework done, succeeded at some, some not, and get everything ready for my trip to DC.  I am here for a conference.  Spent all day yesterday in the airport, the day before getting the house, my kiddos (the dogs) and my baggage prepared.  Then signed on last night to see that I had missed an assignment.  I am on a break from meetings and trying to figure out what to do.  None of the ppt files submited are opening for  me.  they just get stuck in a loop and shut my computer down.  so I guess I will try without examples.  wish me luck!! I feel like such an antique when I am having difficulty figuring all this stuff out.  and I wonder how much I will be able to use with the current firewalls at school.  I have had to use my home computer for everything thus far, becuase my work one wont let me....... I think the idea of using these programs to teach is wonderful, I just wonder how long it will be before the schools can create a safe way to allow us to use them...
we are on the Potomoc river. beautiful.  It sprinkled today.  I had forgotten what rain  looked like, it had been so long since I have seen it!!!! I will add a pic as soon as I can figure out how from my phone.  I tried sending to facebook and myself an email, but niether seem to have worked... guess I need to get the book out..

Wednesday

Wednesday and I have been working on my webpage.  I have submitted it twice and I just hope it worked.  I am going to try to post what it looks like here, so at least some one can see it, even if they cant interact with it....

	Communities in Schools is a federally funded program whoes goals are to provide a safe place for students after school, while improving academics and the retention rate.  Our focus is students.  We want them to see the enjoyment you can find in learning.
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I am leaving early tomorrow and wont be back till late, so I wont be able to work on it at all tomorrow.  I will be back on Thursday to try to catch up.....