My Movie Story was a fun new experience although I had a difficult time. I had to use Windows Live Movie Maker and could not find a way to add narration. I searched and searched but was unsuccessful. I know that this tool will come in handy when I use it in my classroom.I think it is very exciting to make your own movies and students will find this facinating.I have windows 7 on my computer and see how important software can be.I have learned that different operating systems are able to do different thing. I have had a lot of difficulties with Windows 7 and Vista because they do not work well with the tutorials. I just have to search around until I can find the best alternative. This a link to my movie:

Concept Map

I enjoyed this project and loved the inspiration software.This is a handy tool to have as a teacher.The first map I submitted had the links wrong so I created another one based on my children (my favorite subject). This time it went a little smoother.I also like that we have a trial period to use it. It will come in handy with some of my other classes.I will use it to develop my thematic lesson plan and my science lesson. The clip art really comes in handy and helps students who learn visually. Click on the tile to view my concept map.Concept Map Link:

College life

Hello, My name is Christian Orgill and I am 43 years old. This is my second year at Southern. Over the past twenty years I have been raising a family. I am blessed with four wonderful children.My oldest, Danielle, has cerebral palsy. I have twins Addison and Amber who are 23 and Brooke who is 12. I have known since I was in the ninth grade that I wanted to teach in special education. About two years ago I decided to pursue my passion and here I am now. I have been a teacher's assistant for the past five years. The budget cuts we recieved over the last year were the deciding factor for me to get a dual degree in both general and special education. I hope to finished within the year and to student teach in the fall of 2011.