Orientation

What is something you have learned from the Orientation Session
Annette- I have learned many of us LOVE the ocean and beach and animals. We spent all last week it Perdido Key, Florida. It was absolutley beautiful weather.

Leigh-Ann - I have learned that there are several people in this class that I have met previously. I also am excited about the vast experiences and the knowledge base of the educators in this course. Looks like we are going to have a very "healthy" discussion forum.

Heather- I was happy to find out that I have had previous classes with several in this class. I believe that this will be a great learning experience for me!

Jacqui - I have learned that we have a lot of animal lovers in this class. Personally, I think there's a reason that dog spelled backwards is God. I like cats, too, and the way they'll nuzzle you and purr. There are very few animals I don't like - with the main one being a snake. I believe we've got a great group of participants and that this will be an interesting class. If you leave at the end of seven weeks without learning something, it will be your own fault. There's a wealth of knowledge among our participants, and we're all looking to learn something new or we wouldn't have taken this on along with our other responsibilities.

**Susan ** **//~ //** After looking at the pictures posted in our Orientation Session, I have learned that several of my classmates enjoy going to the beach. My husband hates going, and encourages me to go with my cousin and friends. I have always found the ocean to be a beautiful, ever changing sight, and sound. While I gaze across the sparkling sea, I always remember **Proverbs __8:29__ //When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of earth:// ** I have heard some scientist state that if the sea did not stay in its boundary, the earth would be covered with many feet of water. I stand in awe as I look at the sea and think, of the creation of the earth.

Jacqui - I just had to share part of a speech made by JFK on 9/14/62:

"I really don't know why it is that all of us are so drawn to the sea....I think it's because we all came from the sea. And it is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean. Therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, and in our tears. We are tied to the ocean, and when we go back to the sea---whether it is to sail or to watch it---we are going back from whence we came."

In this orientation Session I find among us, we have some of the most beautiful dogs. As Jacqui stated, "...have learned that we have a lot of animal lovers in this class." Frankly, I had never considered the word 'dog' is God spelled backward. That only substantiates why dogs are know to be "man's best friend." Charles

I have learned that other teachers share my love for learning and technology. Wanda

Michele- I learned that I better get on the ball or I will be left behind!

That many people are amazed at the beauty of the ocean. I love the fact that we are all learning from one another. Sonia