Countdown to Day One

Well, only three weeks before I meet my new students. I still have so much to do. Here is a list of things I want to accomplish for my class before August 19th.

• Set up ning.com class site.
• Set up class information website.
• Set up class wikis (already started on these).
• Organize my syllabus.
• Create the first week or two of PowerPoints for notes.
• Decide on novels to teach (still have to get list from district).
• Research projects for all my classes to try to shake things up a little bit this year.
• Create "how-to" hand-outs for deli.cio.us.com, diigo.com, blogger.com, and wikispaces.com.
• Figure out a introductory assignment that will be fun to set the tone of the new year.
• Get teacher editions.
• Get unit plans.
• Enjoy the last few weeks of the summer before I lose control!!!