This is my lovely Glog! I'm very proud of it because it was fun to make and a great distraction from all my other school work I needed to get done at the time. I think Glogster is a great website for kids to get creative and try something new other than the usual Powerpoint. I didn't like it also. It was limiting to what was allowed to be added. It was kind of girly and I don't see boys getting real into this activity. But, it's worth the effort and to at least try it once! Every class will be different.


Glog over Chapter 9

Easter time!

So, this has become tradition where my sisters and I go up to my grandma's house and make the BEST cookies ever. We made about 100 hundred cookies and decorated them all! We also have done Valentine's day and Christmas cookies. It is so fun to do and a great way to spend some time with granny. We made these all on Sunday. I went home for the day and it took about 4 hours to decorate these. Since we make so many, my grandma already has the cookies made by the time we get out there because it she didn't, it would take FOREVER to do all of it in one day. Hope you like them!

Ready for Summer

Spring fever has officially set in! Too bad I won't have a break until June due to summer classes that will get me on track to graduate in the fall. I've been busy making my fall schedule lately. I think I finally have it figured out and will be ready to enroll on Monday! This summer, I have decided to take 2 math classes in the May intercession. I hope it's not too overwhelming! I think I can do it though, math has always been my stronger subject. It's crazy to think that I am so close to graduating. I only have one more semester of actual classes and then I am off to my full internship! I need to find a school close around Tahlequah that would be a good school to do my full intern. I don't know much about the schools around here. I went to Sequoyah Elementary here in town for my pre-I and I loved it! I'm pretty sure anywhere I go I will end up loving. 

Spring time!

Spring is finally here!! This weekend was amazing and the weather was perfect. Yes, I put off my homework some to spend my weekend outside, but I still made sure it all got finished. It's time for competencies to be due so I have been stressing a little to get them all completed on time. I think I have 4 due this semester, none that are too complicating. I picked up an 8 weeks class that is online. I have been pretty busy this half of the semester. Dr. Landry is the professor for my online class and she is so understanding. That is what I love about the education program. All of the professor I have had so far have been the most considerate and nicest people.

Should students be allowed to use dialects in a classroom setting?

There is a yes and no answer to every opinionated question. In class, we were asked to make a discussion web and posting both sides to the answer to the question. Here is what our group came up with:

Yes

• Children can use their own language as a learning tool.
• Allowing cultural differences to be expressed in a classroom can help ones learning process.
• Exposure to different dialogues for future usage.

No

• Children need to learn and understand the Standard English language starting at a young age.
• It i grammatically incorrect which affects fluency.
• Prevents unity.

In my opinion, teachers should not allow dialects in the classroom because in affects the children in the long run when they need to know and have good practice of standard English. Students can talk how they are used to at home, but when they step in the classroom they should know what is expected of them and use proper English when communicating to the Educator. It will only become beneficial in the student's future when they are communicating to people of high standings in our community. Using dialect in a classroom only encourages speakin improper. Therefore, the more practice they get and if they can assume its okay at school, then when will they believe it's not okay?

A Teachers Impact

On your blogs for this week, you should reflect on your experience in school when a teacher actually took the chance to know you and how that may have impacted your learning...

I was usually the quiet one, the one who did her work in class and went on with her day. I had a good relationship with all my teachers, but I didn't really open up to any of them except one; my 8th grade English teacher. To start this story, I still remember the day I went back to visit my 5th grade teacher. I told her I thought about teaching, and she thought it was a horrible idea. That reaction coming from a teacher herself was definitely unexpected. She told me I could do something better than teach. She told me I should not go into the profession of teaching. My dream was crushed from then on until I met my 8th grade English teacher. She taught me many things. Her approach to teaching was always new and exciting. English was definitely not my favorite subject, but with her personality and attitude towards her students made the class fun and I always looked forward to attending. The idea of teaching came to mind while I was in her class. I remember talking to her about wanting to teach. She thought it was a great idea! She only encouraged the idea. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be in the position I am today!

Sad day

I lost a good friend this weekend. I met him last semester, but he was a dear friend to many of mine. He will be missed greatly. So many things will spark my memory of him - Nascar, buffalo wings, ALL breakfast foods.. lol we had some great times. He was such a great guy. I can't believe this could of happened to him at such a young age. He is an amazing person. I miss you Steven Carney. You're family and friends are in my prayers.