It has been so cold this season that I find it difficult to get out of my warm, toasty bed in the morning.  I have come accustomed to warming up my car before I leave for work.  I go outside and instantly become cold again.  I eventually warm up on my thirty minute drive to work.  After I park my car I walk between two buildings which creates a wind tunnel and the air actually stings my skin.  I am cold all over again.  I can't wait for warmer weather!

Technology has been upon us for some time now and it is scary to think about how many people have access to the information out there.  Technology has it's pros and cons and it is imperative that adults keep children safe while letting the them explore with technology.  There needs to be trust between adults and children as well as adult monitoring when using technology.  Children do not understand the hazards when using technology, so it is very important for adults to be active in children's "technological" lives. I am not sure if people understand their responsibility or their role for that matter when they allow children full access of computers.  We all need to be more mindful.

Good Evening,

My name is Christine Carbonella. I am a second grade special education teacher in an ICT classroom.  I am currently working for the NYC DOE.  I have been working at PS 78 for the past two years.   I am looking forward to taking EDSE 650 and learning new ideas to implement in my classroom.