The Pressure's On!

Tony's class has been such a breath of fresh air! Hands-on activities, discovering software, discussing ideas to be used in class - it makes the time go so quickly! But, when the "roving reporter" assignment hits, it changes everything! What if I miss something important? So I brought my laptop to class so that I could write down everything we discussed. And after class I wondered why I didn't bring it EVERY week! What an easy way to keep track of everything. Those of you in class - I know this applies to Rick - that have a mini keyboard for your Palm must find it incredibly helpful when keeping track of class activities. I'm thinking it is a "must" buy this summer!

I wonder how everyone is feeling about our lesson plan assignment. Ideas seem to wander through my brain at the most inappropriate times - during church yesterday, at a rehearsal on Saturday, when I was trying to go to sleep last night! There don't seem to be a lot of readily accessible music programs for the Palm, so I am a bit daunted by this assignment. PLUS, different ideas keep wandering in, so I change my mind frequently on what I'd like to cover in the plan. Today is my personal deadline - I must make a decision and begin mapping out the particulars. On Wednesday, when I suddenly think of an idea that might be better, I'll just have to save it to try on next year's fourth graders!

I look forward to seeing everyone in class on Thursday!!