First Week Thoughts

Mr. Jewett's Computer I classes are all one quarter long. This means that in 9 weeks or so, the class will be over and a new bunch of students will be coming in to learn Computer I. This will be about the same time that I am coming back to the classroom for full time teaching until Christmas.

Mr. Jewett has already indicated that I will be teaching these classes from the very beginning. This will be a unique opportunity, as I will be in charge of two whole classes from start to finish. I am starting to think of how I would like to conduct these classes.

I would like to try to put together abit more of an introduction than Mr. Jewett uses for his class. Mr. Jewett covers all of the lab rules, computer use rules and course objectives verbally, and in a fairly brief fashion. Being the "agenda" builder that I am, I would like to be able to put together a PowerPoint presentation for the first day or so that would cover all of these issues in order. I would also like to be able to do some demonstrations of the projects that the kids will be completing, so that they know what they will be in for during the quarter.

With regards to names, I am slowly starting to learn some. I am reluctant to push Mr. Jewett to give me alot of time to learn names, as he likes to push on with his projects and my "Learn the Name" games tend to take up a decent amount of time.

Mr. Jewett says that the software bundle that has all of the web design and graphics programs that we are teaching is available for purchase at an educator's discount. Unfortunately, the price is 180.00 for the suite and I can't afford that amount right now, being a student teacher and all. I will have to do all of my program "practicing" on the school's computer.