OK, I started looking through the blogs Kathy listed this morning in between chasing kiddos around. telling them not to get the chalk wet (oh my, what a BIG mess this makes.. if I figure out how I'll post a picture from this adventure), getting drinks and snacks, fixing lunch, filling the water table, etc. etc. etc.
So, they looked neat, but I had trouble really looking because they didn't seem to relevant to me and my classroom. Sooooo, I googled special ed blogs and found the list of the top 50 special ed blogs. (http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2009/12/50-best-blogs-for-special-ed-teachers/) Have I looked at them yet, nope. Had to fix lunch, get Sam down for a nap, get the other girls settled with something to do, calm Sam when she woke up crying (wish I knew what this fun new trend is about. Thankfully, it's not every day!), get another snack for the girls, help girls clean up outside, etc. etc. etc. (You other Mommies know what I mean.)
I hope to look at them soon - when I can find some Wi-Fi in NY (where we're headed tomorrow for a week.. I'm getting all our vacations out of the way in the first 3 weeks of summer). When I do, I will post my thoughts and reflections on them.
AHH I remember those days of trying to get my youngest down for naps and keeping the others quiet while the little one napped - it gets easier - well sort of, then you are driving them all around town and dealing with teenage attitude (which is just SOOO much fun).
ReplyDeleteGlad you found some special ed blogs - I think that even if you find a way to network with other special ed teachers using this technology, it will be great for you. You may not be able to have your kids engage in the technology, but you can use it to help your teaching. Have fun in NY!