So Much Technology!

This week I am taking a technology class through EMU and held at the Shenandoah County School Board Office.  This is my third day of the class, and it has been incredibly beneficial so far.  I am learning about so many wonderful technology tools that can be used in the classroom to engage students in learning course material.  Here's a sampling of what I've done so far:

• created a podcast about the life and prophecy of Isaiah (for my 8th grade OT Bible class) using the free audio program Audacity
• created a digital story about the Paleolithic art found in the Lascaux Cave in France (for my 7th grade World History class) using Microsoft's PhotoStory 3 
• learned how to edit photos using a free online photo editor at Picnik.com 
• created a Glog (an online poster that allows text, images, sound, and video) about myself at edu.glogster.com.  View mine at http://rhendricks.edu.glogster.com/all-about-mrs-hendricks/.

Today we are learning about blogs and wikis.

While I am at school this week, Hannah and Sophie are enjoying attending Day Camp at Highland Retreat in Bergton, VA.  They are enjoying swimming, hiking, playing in the creek, catching minnows, playing games, and fixing their lunch over the fire.  Our church services will also be held at Highland this weekend, so they are getting their fill of life in the "wilderness" this week!  Special thanks to Grandma Elly for driving them back and forth to camp while I attend classes.