The blog continues!

The swans and cranes are flying over their call reminds me that a new season is about to begin. The beauty that fall brings is indescribable. The subsistence for moose is now over in Delta and my friends have redirected their attentions to spruce hen hunting. My brother did not get a moose this year, but he did say that he saw many sheep at the base of Mt. Hayes.
My nephews are doing well in school. The youngest is learning how to play guitar in kindergarten. He enjoys this so much. My nephews are growing fast reminding me of how fast life, technology, and the things we surround ourselves with change. Hope all is well with you all. Take care, Heather

Fall

Hello Everyone,
This week has gone by in a mad rush for me. Yet it ended on a nice note. As I was driving home from work last night, the sun was setting and the beautiful colors played across the sky. A flock of around one hundred swans flew in front of the sunset. Needless to say, the sight was spectacular. It was one of those moments where everything falls away and you forget your business and what you have to do, and just enjoy the present.
Most of the leaves have fallen off the trees in Delta and the wind is picking up reminding me winter is around the corner. Burr!
Hope all is well. Trying to get my homework done for Ed 330 has been difficult and challenging. Anyone else feel that way? Talk to you next week.
Heather

Thoughts on Panraven

I have been taking pictures for my project on Panraven. My only problem is that because I only have dial up it makes it very laboreous and painful to do anything with this program. I love technology yet I find that unless you have everything up to date it can be a pain. Our internet has been down and out a fiber optic cable was cut making any sort of communication difficult. I can see the benefit of technology, yet for the school in Delta I think it is still a distant hope. It has been raining steadily here in Delta lately gradually growing colder and colder. The ominous sign that winter is around the corner. A very sad thought. Betty, it is so good to hear you voice on the teleconference, even though we can't talk directly. Take care of yourself up in Kavilena sp? So long for now, Heather

Hello Everyone,
This is a picture of the view from my brother's place in Montana. This lake is the largest fresh water lake in the US.
School started full force for me this week. I went to my first school borad meeting. I found it relatively uneventful and boring. I think my arrival was the most interesting event of the night, seeing as I was one of three that came to the meeting. It was nice to meet the school board and the principles of the school I hope to eventually work in. Hope all is well with everyone. It was so nice to hear Betty's voice in English 200X. Later, Heather

I'm Back!

Well, I have arrived back from Montana. I am now back into the realm of technology. I have to admit it is nice to be cut off from the constant ringing of cell phones, text messaging, TV, and emails. It cuts alot out of your life. I had a wonderful time with my family, and my youngest brother is officially married. I sang at his reception, and it was a hit. School starts back up for me on Tuesday, and work is hectically busy. I hope all is well with everyone as summer comes to an end and fall saunters in. I so enjoyed our classes together, and I look forward to connecting with everyone via blog. Take care!
Heather

Well, I am heading for Montana tomorrow. I will be without internet for ten days. What a shock that will be to my system. Noel, I went to your message board on the McGrath website. Go Noel Go! People who are informed and are knowledgeable are a hugh asset to change and reform. School starts here in Delta very soon. We have also had our first frost. So my flowers were not to happy. We are also picking blueberries here. Well, hello to all. Til later, Heather

I am so sorry this has taken me awhile to post. Delta has been out of internet since Thursday when it went down. I enjoyed this technology class very much. Erica, I was so sad I did not get to tell you good-bye. I enjoyed our time together. This class opened up a whole new world for me in the area of technology. I loved the movie project. I showed the movie I had made in class at church,and they loved it. Skip you made the class enjoyable,and it was very refreshing. I will definitely use Inspiration, Power point, and the other programs. I didn't even know there were those programs on my computer. Thanks for the great time every one and especially all the laughs from Betty.

Here are some photos of my airplane flight across the Tanana River in Delta Junction.
It was a breathtaking flight.


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Inspiration & Power Point

As a teacher you are constantly looking for resources and materials to help you in your teaching. When I was in 4th grade I remember the grueling process of learning how to do outlines. Another area that I had an enormously hard time was with making my brain storming into an outline. I have never been a fan of brainstorming because I have never been able to use it. With Inspiration I was able to finally see how my brainstorming ideas became an outline. I can definitely see how this tool would help students in brainstorming and then taking their ideas and creating an outline. I also think that power point is a wonderful visual aid. I am not as sold on it as the Inspiration program.

Alaskan Heather

Welcome to my blog spot. This is a first for blogging for me. I am twenty-eight years old and I live in the little town of Delta Junction. I am going to school to get my teaching certification in elementary education and specializing in Junior High math. I work full time as a accountant doing books for three different companies. I primarily do books for a construction company. On the weekends I work with a special needs little girl. This is very fulfilling, and I have learned so much. I hope to have my AA by this December and continue on to get my BA. I was wondering if anyone knew of any great resource sites for teachers. One I know is www.dlkt-kids.com This is a wonderful site. Til later...