Wow! It has been awhile since I posted! So this week in EDLD 5363, we had to create a digital story. This was a difficult week, as my grandma had a stroke, and was not expected to live. I had to close up school a day early, head out of town and wait while gathering other family. Grandma passed on June 3rd. Completing the assignment in and around the entire goings on of preparing for a funeral was not easy. I went back and forth on what it should be about, and how to complete it on time. I finally settled on making about my grandma, but then there were times it was too difficult and I had to stop. I must say, however, that this has been a catharsis for me. I do believe that creating the story has helped me begin to find my way- learn to let her go. The actual process was daunting at first- until I watched several YouTube videos on how to use iMovie for the iPad. We just got the iPad for use at school, and I haven't had much experience with some of the new apps. Once I got the hang of it, I really enjoyed making an "ode" to my grandma.