Reflections on 23 Things!

Posted on 6:46 PM
I enjoyed learning about web 2.0 tools! They are very useful and practical for everyday use! My favorite tool we explored was Flickr and Google Docs! I think I took the most out of these things! I plan to continue using these tools until something better comes along! 
I didn't expect to learn how to blog or to actually like blogging! I have signed up for GoogleReader which I use most every day. I really like creating blogs as a way to submit the 23 things! It sure beats writing a paper! I found signing up for so many accounts a little bothersome especially when they were not free. 
As a teacher, this activity has had a huge impact on me! I had no idea online tools could be so useful! I plan to use a blog as a communication forum for parents and students. I also want students to learn to use these tools because they do make internet use easier!

Thing #23

Posted on 6:23 PM
Creative Commons is a great idea. It protects the author and the person who wants to share or use someone else's work. As a teacher, Creative Commons is great because sharing files electronically is being used more and more. I know if I create anything, I have protection. Ethics should be taught to students and using only items that are under shareable status is a great way to teach them that. An attribution can be found in the credits.

Thing #22

Posted on 5:38 PM

               
   
After creating my LiveBinder, I created Context clues, Adverbs, and Websites of Interest. I enjoyed creating these binders because I have been writing lessons for both of these topics for quite sometime! I have my websites binder to collect useful links. I have a folder on my computer that has links in it so I was able to transfer these into my Websites of Interest binder! 
I think as a teacher, there are many binders created that are useful! Reading someone elses collection of tools is invaluable to any teacher.

Thing #21

Posted on 4:06 PM
Using Animoto was fun! It was fun to create and really fun to view! I was pleased with my end result! I wish the longer versions were free! In an educational setting, Animoto has it's place for sure. Allowing the students to use this tool would be beneficial and I think students would have love being able to keep the videos after the project. I am going to continue using Animoto to create videos for fun and for educational uses!

Thing #20

Posted on 2:48 PM
I have been using YouTube for years now and looking up videos is such an easy, fun, and time consuming hobby! I like YouTube because everything you could dream of seeing is at a fingertip's reach. The only downside to using YouTube in an educational setting, is the amount of bad material on the site. Many schools block YouTube so it's hard to list this as a good resource. I think YouTube has a lot to offer and I plan on incorporating it into my classroom whenever I can.
I chose my video because I love bunnies! I had two bunnies when I was younger and they both passed away. When I finally move into an apartment that allows pets, I am going to have a new pet bunny! For now, I just enjoy the cuteness of these two!

Thing #19

Posted on 2:28 PM
I am a member of TeacherPop and also BakeSpace! I love both of these social networking sites! I really didn't know other networks existed other than Facebook and Twitter! (And of course, the fallen Myspace!) Using social network sites are useful because they have a focus on just one aspect! I really love baking so I was thrilled to join BakeSpace! They have so many new and creative recipes I am just dying to try!
I think using teacher social networking sites are easy! I didn't know connecting with other educators could be so easy! Learning from others is a tool that I am always looking for and using social networking sites is a great way to do so!

Thing #18

Posted on 8:24 PM

Using social networks come naturally to me because I have been using them for quite some time. As a future educator, I need to be in touch with what my students are using and doing on the internet. I know I use Facebook as a large part of my communication. Before writing this blog, I discovered that Facebook has many educational pages to follow. Twitter has a larger selection of people and organizations to follow. For my classroom, I will use Twitter for a resource for me and my students. I like Facebook because I am so used to using it. Twitter has been new for me in the past few months but I really like using it. In my classroom, I will use Twitter for current research. As a teacher, I will need an easy access to resources that are brand new.

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