Finally linked to the VSB

I have had this blog for a few years now, my intent being:

1.  To showcase the type of work and projects we do in the Challenge Centre
2.  To provide a  resource for parents and teachers to see what occurs in the Challenge Centre, and for them to learn more about gifted education; initially I wanted to have units and resources and links on line.
3.  To promote the work we do in a time when there are many cutbacks in education

I began this endeavour in a blog format, wanting to create a website within the Vancouver School Board for gifted education.  However, working only 3 days per week, I have found it difficult to develop a web site, and to get it approved by the Vancouver School Board.  So, for the meantime, I have linked this blog to the Vancouver School Board website.  However, I am not linked to the gifted page on the website, and this is something I am working towards.  Keep posted over the course of this year, as I will move forward with this blog.

Finally linked to the VSB

I have had this blog for a few years now, my intent being:

1.  To showcase the type of work and projects we do in the Challenge Centre
2.  To provide a  resource for parents and teachers to see what occurs in the Challenge Centre, and for them to learn more about gifted education; initially I wanted to have units and resources and links on line.
3.  To promote the work we do in a time when there are many cutbacks in education

I began this endeavour in a blog format, wanting to create a website within the Vancouver School Board for gifted education.  However, working only 3 days per week, I have found it difficult to develop a web site, and to get it approved by the Vancouver School Board.  So, for the meantime, I have linked this blog to the Vancouver School Board website.  However, I am not linked to the gifted page on the website, and this is something I am working towards.  Keep posted over the course of this year, as I will move forward with this blog.

Technology and Teachers

Well, I would love to say that I am a technie, but sadly, I am not.  I am beginning to learn more about computers, but my husband laughs at me, as do my own sons.  It is challenging being a teacher and learning about computers.  Basically, I am on my feet all day, interacting with kids, and sadly, I don't have the time to muck around with computers.....so, for the last 18 years, I have learned sporadically.

Well, the Challenge Centre is getting a smart board, and we have gone wireless!!!  I am very excited as students can bring their own laptops, and do their research on line.  As well, I will have a more interactive way to teach; and I am learning more all the time. 

I would really like to get the challenge centre referrals and invitations on line so that we reduce the use of paper and can speed up the process.  We are working on this.

Technology and Teachers

Well, I would love to say that I am a technie, but sadly, I am not.  I am beginning to learn more about computers, but my husband laughs at me, as do my own sons.  It is challenging being a teacher and learning about computers.  Basically, I am on my feet all day, interacting with kids, and sadly, I don't have the time to muck around with computers.....so, for the last 18 years, I have learned sporadically.

Well, the Challenge Centre is getting a smart board, and we have gone wireless!!!  I am very excited as students can bring their own laptops, and do their research on line.  As well, I will have a more interactive way to teach; and I am learning more all the time. 

I would really like to get the challenge centre referrals and invitations on line so that we reduce the use of paper and can speed up the process.  We are working on this.