Melanie Bates

Hello, my name is Melanie Bates.  I teach Wellness at Jellico High School in Jellico, Tennessee.  I have taught Wellness that past two years and before that, I spent 10 years at Jellico Elementary teaching Physical Education.  It has been quite a difficult transition going from 50 minute classes of Physical Education to hour and a half classes of teaching Wellness at the high school level.  I have been so overwhelmed just getting lessons and activities prepared for class that I have neglected implementing technology.  I am excited to have been introduced to screencasting, podcasting, and blogging.  These are tools that I actually think I can do and will be a great addition to my lessons.  Up until now I have only made poor attempts at Powerpoint presentations.  I hope to work all the bugs out before the new school year and be able to utilize the tools that we have learned in this class.   I am "old school" and not very techno-savvy.  This is my very first blog....ever!