LOGO-L> Introduction

[jemmerson@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au (Janette Emmerson)]

Dear Fellow Logo Lovers,
As a newcomer to the list, permit me to introduce myself (as invited by John
in his welcome mail).

I have been teaching Mathematics (Years 7 -12 and some Tertiary level) for
many years, and began keeping track of what computers were doing in education
in 1982.  Consequently, I knew more than most of the teaching staff when it
was decided that this wonderful technology should be incorporated into the
curriculum; so I was gradually shifted from Mathematics to Computing Studies
and Information Technology.  I am sure this is a familiar story for many. 
Then I really had to set about learning!   And here I am - delighted with
what logo offers, through MicroWorlds, for learning various computing skills,
problem solving and more.
My school is Abbotsleigh - which is a private girls' school (Years 3 - 12) in
the leafy northern suburbs of Sydney, Australia.  We are mainly Macintosh for
curriculum purposes.

My other major interest is the Internet and all the Web technologies and its
use for publication of student work in the safe environment of our intranet. 
I have been pleased to learn about HTML-LOGO and am waiting for the day when
the students' animated projects can be loaded.  I have enjoyed involvement
with virtual classroom projects and helped girls participate in Web Design
competitions.

I have a little experience with Lego Logo but mostly use MW to for
simulations, animations and problem solving. At present we are attempting a
simulation with a Year 7 group studying the context area of computer
controlled systems - they need to represent the flow of traffic and
pedestrians in one-way and two-way streets, so that every one survives!  I
shall post a simple request to the list today . . . .

I am also trying to come to grips with the more complicated programming
required to produce fractals as an extension activity with Year 8 Mathematics
classes.  Because I managed to master iterations and variables, I am actually
having more succes with this than the pedestrians!  It is not always easy
being self-taught - one sometimes misses a simple basic concept - or gets an
idea round the wrong way from the start!

I have joined this list hoping to learn more "turtle" language than is
included in the manuals, so that I can complete the more challenging tasks we
set for ourselves.  I am a little concerned that what I have read since
joining the list this week is way ahead of where I am at . . however, I
expect to be mailing specific requests when I meet stumbling blocks - which
is a regular event.

Best wishes to you all
Janette Emmerson in the Land DownUnder
Abbotsleigh, Sydney, NSW Australia
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