back in september i blogged about the super-slow internet connection @ casa...
since then the network has been a little bit better, but we are far from being out of the woods by a long shot! websites are still blocked; wi-fi is still a fantasy; the handful of computers we have are still ancient (and growing older everday); and lcds projectors are still too few and too unavailable.
technology needs on campus abound, at least in my not-so-humble opinion. but i don't care about my opinion. i care about yours -- the students! so please cast your ballot in the two polls above. and, if you feel so inclined, leave some comments (annonymous or not) on this blog post. people in power just might be apparently listening... =)
So, if you've used a computer at school lately, you've probably noticed that the network connection is a little slow. OK, seriously S-L-O-W! We're talking dial-up slow! Slow that makes The Slowskys look fast! =)
One student complained, "Dude! My grandma can run faster than this!" And, "This sucks!" is a common refrain. Don't believe me? Watch this video! As a result, we've had to take drastic measures to communicate with each other when the internet goes down. CLICK HERE to see for yourself. =)
S-L-O-W-L-Y but surely, we're going to bring the Casa Library into the 21st century. I'll make it my mission in life! =)
And, trust me, we're off to a good start. Last Friday, our Assistant Principal and coordinator-of-all-things-tech at Casa, Mr. Mark Molina (a former employee of IBM, a totally-cool computer nerd, and a super-nice guy) and I went to visit the Teacher/Librarian at our feeder school, Kenilworth Junior High, Ms. Connie Williams. CLICK HERE to see pix of our site vist.
At the Kenilworth Library, the three of us took a look at their tech: their wi-fi network, their laptop carts, their computer desks, etc. It was almost unbelievable how modern they are! (And they're middle schoolers! LOL!)
We brainstormed and pow-wowed and came away with some really great ideas and advice on how best to make Casa techier. So, even though it's frustrating for now, just know that your librarian and your a.p. have your back and your best interest and your technology needs in mind, and we're working on fixing your computer problems. For real for real! =)
Last week Mr. Hurwitz's English classes got a lesson in letter writing and practiced with some "Dear Ms. Koval" letters. I LOVED reading what you wrote! THANK YOU for your thoughtful ideas and for the stuff you said that made me LOL! =)
I mean, really! An air hockey table, a pool table, a snack bar, big screen tvs, and a temperpedic bed! You guys cracked me up for real! =)
It's not that I'm not for some of these things, it's just that I'm not for having them here. (On college campuses, you'll find all this cool stuff and more in the student union, not in the library.)
Talk to the PTSA and the Boosters about your ideas. Who knows, you might just make them happen! =)
Here are some of your awesome suggestions for improving the library.
1) the books & the mags..
music and musicians, sports and athletes, biographies, and "anything interesting"! =)
2) the space & the stuff...
couches and comfy chairs, bean bags, more tables, more computers, wi-fi, MySpace, movies, music, and "air freshener in the bathrooms"! =)
3) the atmosphere/the vibe...
You said you want the library to be a more relaxed place where you can talk, eat, work, read, and relax comfortably, or in your words, "chill"! =)
Now, I can't guarantee that all your requests will become realities, but some will for sure and soon! I swear! =)
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