BES Media 2.0 - where life is taking on a new twist.

The beginning of August brings with it the excitement of another school year, a time of great adventures, many virtual places to visit, books to read and share with others, podcasts to produce, morning news shows to produce and more.

BUT WAIT! BES Media 2.0 - where life is taking on a new twist is about to happen in true twister form. I can hardly wait to return to school and get into the groove, to kick things into high gear. This return will be delayed a few weeks due to surgery a few weeks ago - total hip replacement. Here is a glimpse, a tiny one at that, of the vision I have for BES Media 2.0.

- Change in the landscape - the LMC sports a new look - pictures coming later.
- BES will have a new related arts special for grades 3, 4 and 5 - Media Technology. There will be an interesting mash-up of library information literacy skills, media literacy skills, technology skills, and project based learning. Simply put, Buzz Lightyear said it with "To the future and beyond . . . ".
- Puppet Patrol - temporary name for the moment as the kids will determine the real name for this troupe.
- Resumption of the weekly podcast show
- Revision and resumption of the daily morning news broadcast

I get so excited just thinking about all of the things the kids will do this year!

Here's to another fun-filled, adventure-packed school year where kids will explore, read, and learn about the world around them.