Geeky Decorations

18. August 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Uncategorized · Tags:

I finally secured some geeky decor for my classroom.  All the school-related stuff at stores is so non-technical, which strikes me as odd, given how much technology kids are surrounded by.  Oh well.

I ended up buying a bunch of stickers from CafePress–things with stuff on them like Computer Chick (with the requisite literal chick).  I got a “I think therefore I code” sticker, and a few robot ones.  Yay!  I’ll have pictures as soon as I get them up.  Mr. Geeky was making fun of me, saying I should be programming.  But hey, I have to have a good-looking classroom to program in, don’t I?  I’m going to do some major programming tomorrow and over the weekend, plus organizing of the class, tweaking things here and there.  I’m really looking forward to the year beginning.

Ta-Da!

25. August 2010 · 4 comments · Categories: Uncategorized · Tags: , , ,

Well, it’s not completely done, but here’s a little tour of the lab so far.

In the back is a small group of computers where my two, yes two!, computer graphics students will meet, so I designated it the computer art corner. Underneath the art I’ve already posted, I’ll be posting student work, which is what I plan to do in all the sections of the room.

computer art

And around the corner from that is the gaming section. I’m sad this photo didn’t turn out better. I think it’s my favorite sign.

Gaming

Then, there is the Internet/Communication section. That’s what 6th grade will focus on. I hope to post screen shots of their web sites.

internet

And here is the digital storytelling section. The students will be creating a couple of videos (very simple ones given the amount of time we have). Again, I hope to grab some screen shots to put up on the wall.

Storytelling

And around the room, there are little surprises peeking out from various places. I plan to add a few more of these as well as a section for robotics and “digital” reading.

Robot surprise

It’s been fun, though exhausting, to do all of this. Geeky Girl helped me a lot. I don’t know what I would have done without her. I can’t wait until the kids see the results.