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On the Phone Again.....

   I would LOVE it if anyone out there knows a roundabout way to talk with Apple.  I was on the phone again for over an hour today simply trying to redeem codes that were lost in Configurator.  They are SUPER helpful, and SUPER great to work with, but I have to explain the situation to about 4-5 individuals as they keep transferring me from one person to another.  If anyone knows a way around this - I would LOVE to hear about it!
   Today was another eventful day.  I always come to school wondering what I might be doing any particular day, and before I know it, it's time to leave for the day - never enough time - as everyone feels, too:)!!
   I was able to help Mrs. Peterson yesterday with starting the compiling process for her "resource" book that she wants to create in iBook Author.  That was fun to sit and work on that with her.  Today I spent some time in Mrs. Tonsfeldt's classroom showing them how to use the new Photo Collage.  They are researching inventors and finding facts and information about them - SUPER NEAT!!  I will post a few student examples next week when they are finished with them - a great project indeed!
   Another day gone - and anticipation of what tomorrow will bring!

Happy Night,
Mrs. I:)

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