Friday, July 25, 2014

I cannot believe we are close to the end of July! Where has the time gone? I know that I say that every summer, but this one has been completely different. To be honest, I have been extremely busy and productive.....it feels so good! Before this year, I only dreamed about going back to school to become a librarian. After years of talking about it, I am finally in the process of becoming one! Don't get me wrong, I have been challenged this summer, but I also know that I will be a quarter of the way finished in just a few more weeks! I am so excited and proud of myself!

In the meantime, it's time for me to get back into the groove of teaching. I went and worked in my new to me classroom last Saturday for the first time.  This year, I switched classrooms, but will still teach 3rd grade. The move comes with perks though! I am back beside one of my best teacher friends, Mrs. Nakia. She and I share many of the same teaching styles and she really inspires me. I also had it painted baby blue....the only one in a school full of mostly yellow rooms. I can't wait to start decorating it (my favorite part) and pulling it all together.

Well, I'm off....one more week of sweet summer to enjoy!


Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Welcome to my blog!

Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Shannon O'Neal, and I am a graduate student at East Tennessee State University. This is my third class towards a master's degree in Educational Media and Technology. I created this blog to publish my assignments for MEDA 5400 - Technology in Teaching and Learning. Feel free to leave comments or suggestions as you see fit.