Finally...

Sorry I haven't had a chance to post, or for that matter, read, but like most of you, I've been busy. Really busy. I will be better from now on - I promise.

This has definitely been a roller coaster ride. I have at times felt completely overwhelmed and ready to throw in the towel, but today we finally got the iPod touches into the kids' hands and it was worth it.

We have had to overcome a number of issues, like having to register and update each of the devices individually. Having 68 of the devices, definitely slows you down. Working with the sync cart has had its issues as well, but I think we are finally making headway. We actually got some apps loaded yesterday with only a couple of problems.

We received the Gmail accounts for our students last week, so I am in the process of organizing that information for the parents.

I don't know who designed the sync cart, but they should have their head examined. Ours still does not open or close easily and when we are syncing, we have to open and close it several times. So much for maintaining a manicure.

I am also frustrated that we can't really use the Macbook at home. I still have not been able to get on-line at home with the Mac. I want to be able to use it to create some podcasts, but I can't do it at home and there is just too much activity and noise at school. Anyone have any ideas on how I can get around the Adm. name and password request???

Don't think I don't appreciate the opportunity we have been given, but I also thought that it would be easier to get these up and running and into the kids hands. At times I feel like we take one step forward and two steps back.

On a positive note...I don't think I have ever seen kids so anxious to create vocabulary flashcards for Math and Science. There are some really cool apps out there. The problem is, we start looking at apps and before you know it, two hours have flown by.

Now, if we could just figure out how to do without sleep, we might actually get caught up!

We will be in touch!