It is funny how when you haven't done something for a week or two--you forget some of the details. Today was one of those days, but once I got going it all came back to me like riding a bike and away we went. I felt like I got most things done that we needed to, except Terrie's iSO 5 update and syncing. We (Terrie and I) are scheduled to get together on Friday, Nov. 11th to work on this. It amazes me how long it takes to do this update and the fact that we have to do them one at a time is baffling. It is like technology has come so far, but still there is that need for the human touch--quite literally. Once I got going I really enjoyed plugging away at my work. Little differences would crop up but I was able to work my way through them one problem at a time! I think that my fears of exploring technology without a lot of step-by-step guidance is improving. I am gradually realizing that I can always go back and that sitting and thinking about what I am actually doing is helping in this problem solving process. I love that Gail just ignores my thinking out louds;) Occasionally she looks up and asks if I was talking to her...and if not goes on with her own business. I can see a lot of growth in each of the teachers as they are becoming much more independent and problem solving on their own. Facetime has come in very handy in the sense that they can call me and show me what they are doing and the actual screens. The key though is holding the ipad still when showing other screens--makes them much easier to read--hee hee. Another side outcome of my position as TOSA is that I have become very inspired to share all the great things I am learning! PR is now looking to write a grant for some itouches and macs! What a wonderful opportunity for my own children.
Other than that, I need to update the inventory and continue working on little side projects. Lots of ideas floating around...just need to reel some of them in!
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