Classes are well underway, Wednesday after-school story time is a lot of fun (as is Tuesday morning story time for the Early Years classes), research lessons have begun with sixth form students, and an author visit is next week! (More on that in a moment)
Through all of this, today I reaffirmed a universal truth: technology is our friend...until it stops working at the worst possible moment!
I am growing used to the lack of technology to use during lessons unless in another space...something I hope to remedy in the future. For over a decade, I have had access to an interactive white board and a set of individual devices to use with students in the library. While going to classrooms or reserving a presentation space is not a problem (unless those other spaces are in use!), when the internet refuses to connect...ahhh...it's just like back in the USA!
This week we are preparing for our visit with author Steve Swinburne. Students in years 4-6 are excited as we get ready, but then the internet stopped this morning in our presentation room (the laptop decided not to connect). Fortunately, we were adaptable and the students were great sports as we trekked back upstairs to their classroom and then back down for checking out books.
Fingers crossed for tomorrow that the internet works so students can hear the "Barnacle Rap," "One in a Thousand," and other great videos from Mr. Swinburne's website!
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