Friday, January 28th

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School (SRRHS)

Mentor: Maria Burnham

Date: Friday, Jan. 28th 

Time Worked: 7:30-3:30pm

Total: 40 hours 

   Today we had the late start so that faculty can attend technology PD sessions from 8:00-9:15. The sessions included Google Drive, Laptop Efficiencies, and Activboard. The first sessions were presentation orientated and then there was work time. However people could bounce around if they chose during the work time sessions. I attended the Activboard session because I have not used this type of board before. It is made by Promethean but it does have a different layout, and can only be used with an Activboard pen, and not one's finger. I learned quite a bit in this session and feel that I could use one if I needed to. I prefer the Smartboard but that could be because I'm more comfortable with using it. Although, honestly the Activboard feels a bit clumsy in it's design. It does not feel as streamlined as the Smartboard.
   After these session there was a faculty meeting from 9:15-10:00. The Principal spoke and we went through how Spirit Week went and what activities are approaching. The meeting had a good feeling. I could sense that people felt like the school was in a good spot and ready to move forward.
   These meetings also gave me a chance to introduce myself and connect with a few more faculty members. It is nice to walk down the halls and see a few friendly faces, and not all strangers!
   Once we finished the meeting it was time to drop off our computers and everyone is required to head to the gym for the Spirit Week assembly. This is a larger school of about 1,000 students, and I'm not used to this large of a high school, so it was a bit overwhelming! The students did a talent show, the dance team performed and t was quite fun to see all of the school spirit. Go Storm! :)
   After the assembly it was noon, and students only had several class periods remaining in the day. I headed back to the media center and almost finished up making notes about the fiction books in series.
   It was a great first week, and I'm really looking forward to what next week will bring!