Success!

Okay, I had been wondering how things were going to go with the new techniques and strategies I included in the classroom. So far it has been WONDERFUL!!! Students have been posting assignments and getting them out the way! I started off with 4 assignments just to let them get into the hang of how I it all works and wow were they engaged!! They were so focused I was so happy. I'm the type that likes to snap pictures whenever I see students having a wonderful learning moment, but I didn't want to distract them or ruin the mood, so I controlled myself. LOL But I am so proud right now! My class is working hard and seem to be enjoying it. We worked in one big discussion group today and discussed the reading assignments and what we have been covering in Economics and what's going on in the country currently concerning the same thing. I also introduced a new project to enforce what we have been covering in Economics. They will be planning a school dance or party with a budget of $1,000. We discussed the products and services that would be needed and how they would decide how much of what is needed (or not neccessary) and if it will fit the budget. These guys went straight to work!! They have the end of the week to have their plans prepared. I'm excitied to hear them. But I am so proud of my students right now. The next two days we will be preparing for our Friday tests and getting a heads up for next week. I am so proud of my students. I have to let them know that too.