Wednesday, July 17th: The Countdown Has Already Begun

Only one and a half days left!?!? It seems as if we have just started, but we really only have Thursday to complete work, since Friday will be spent wrapping up with the closing ceremonies. These two weeks have flown by! I am sure some of the fault lies with Chantal; her expected presence, her actual presence and her aftermath created sporadic attendance those opening three days.

The teachers took the morning to finish up questions, quizzes and lessons. We investigated forums after break. There are four types of forums in Moodle, but we did not get past the simple discussion example, the second one I introduced, because a few of them got caught up in the discussion about a change they would like to see in their classrooms. Every post included a wish for computer/internet access or increased parental involvement. Not so different than Alberta, really.

So tomorrow is the last chance for anything new. The teachers requested a demonstration of a couple web-based tools, so we are starting with a couple of those, then we are trying a Google Hangout with a colleague from the Lethbridge area who has traveled to Dominica in the past as a participant in this project. We will end the day with everyone sharing their choice of best thing, most frustrating thing and a wish for the future. And then we are pretty much done here. As always, it is bittersweet. I love the people, the scenery and the unpretentious atmosphere of this island, but I am ready to return to my family.