August 27, 2007
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Apple fun
The district I am in uses Mac computers. So I got one. They want teachers to use technology as much as they can, and since I don’t have my own room but will move among 3 rooms, I decided to get a mac laptop. I need to know how to do things on a Mac so when I’m doing something on the computer in class, I’m not “learning how” in front of the kids. I have ideas for using videos and things from You Tube, for example.
Today I figured out how to make my old printer work with it (downloaded & installed a driver), configured my email account for it, played with recording software, and just have been getting familiar with it. In another district I had to use macs and there were some things I liked and some things I hated. But my son-in-law to be showed me all the cool things you can do with a Mac, so I think it will be better now.
Tomorrow is teacher meetings all day, then school starts Tuesday. I’m excited and nervous both. But I’m very happy to have this job!
Time for bed now.
Love to all,
Gerrie
Comments (10)
Hi Gerrie,
I’m so glad that you got you a new laptop how exciting. When I worked (along time ago) the company got Mac computers. I was a computer typist for 8 years until Cody came along. I think that today that job would be obsolete because everyone does that stuff their selves now.
Cody starts school this morning I sure hope that you have a wonderful school year.
Love ya, Darlena
I’m hoping to get a Mac soon, too. My laptop is like 6 years old and very slow. But it’s been a good one (Toshiba). Anyway, have a GREAT day, and keep us posted how things are going! Love ya! ~ Chris
OH Boy! Your coming along really great Gerrie! I’m so proud of you! I’m excited for you to have this job too!! Yes, we got our daughter a laptop (our 1st one infact) for her days in college it’s a Toshiba.
Okay, make it a good day!
I have never tried a Mac–our district provides Dells. This is an IBM though. School starts for us Sept. 5. Have a great first few days!!!
catzndogz9
Hey Sis…
God is good all the time, all the time God is good! We rejoice with you in the place that God has for you, and to see His hand in all of it is a true blessing! Congrats on the position and don’t fear the additional education. It will keep you young
We will be praying with you as you move forward in the power of the Holy Spirit and help change lives of those you teach.
Blessings…
Phil
PS. I would say I covet your MAC, but that would be wrong (lol)
MACS RULE!!!!! I am able to do so many creative thing on my mac. I have a desktop and a laptop mac. They’re so much more reliable than PCs. Awesome computers.
I know how it is to have to learn technology on one’s own. Sometimes, it feels daunting. But step-by-neophyte-step, it can be done. Hang in there!
SO….. how do you like the MAC? Are you a true convert? : )
So glad to hear that things are going well. I’m really excited for you . . . such an answer to our prayers! Yea for a new laptop!! Have fun!
How was the first day of school?
Yay!!!!!! I am so glad you got it. what a great testimony to his goodness and our need to be thankful for what He gives us along the way to what He might have just around the corner if we just have patience and trust Him.
What a great trip you had in the meantime!!! I loved reading and looking!
God is Good!
Kerri
Hi Gerrie,
Just sitting around waiting for Melea to make it home. Hope that you had a wonderful Labor Day and enjoy your work week.
Love ya, Darlena