I am a new Mom again, but not in the way one would think. We had a hatching on Lavigne Acres as we like to call it. Five new ducklings hatched and they rule the roost. Proud new mom doesn't let them far from her sight. Although Mr. Lavigne complains about having new babies that we do not need, he was out bright this morning taking pictures and thinking about a his news to share for Facebook. This is funny since I immediately thought of posting to my blog. I thought documenting the 28 days leading up to the birth and tracking their growth could be an excellent photo journal project. For students, photo journaling could be an excelling starting point for any research project for new, struggling or reluctant writers. This could be used in science or any other subject to begin a story or to be used as story prompts. A student that struggles with sequencing or organizing their thoughts could really be successful undertaking such a project. When the student is able to personalize a project, such as write about things they know, they can begin to direct such a project in their mind by taking the pictures and writing about what they see and experience. This could also be a great introduction to the school year such as what I did over my summer holidays, getting to know me or my favourite things.
Duck nest: Mom rolled the bad eggs out.
Five fast moving ducklings.
~SOCIAL OBSERVATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY~
As I struggle for computer time with 11 and 13-year olds in the house, I think about how different our lives are now technologically compared to just a few short years. Just a simple act of taking my children to the new Harry Potter movie was a glaring example. I asked my husband to observe the crowded theatre that was mostly filled with adults. What was most apparent is that people seem to be so attached to technology that they cannot leave it behind. In every direction of the theatre, one or sometimes both people sitting next to one another were texting or doing something with their cell phones. It was odd to see how little people spoke to one another. How could a crowded theatre be so quiet? It makes one wonder if the subtle art of conversation is on the way out. Perhaps this is why social networking sites have taken off. I just thought it was a sad commentary on communication in society. Going to a movie as a kid was an event. A very social event filled with excitement, interaction and even gossip. As I waited for my children to come out of the bathroom after the movie, many people were busy walking and texting or dialing on the cell phone. I heard a few discussing the movie but again, so much silence. Things change as they say. Some things should just stay the way they are.
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