During the course of the 23 things we explored, I think I enjoyed the experience of podcasting the best. It was just as challeneging as others, but the reward seemed greater for me. I also enjoyed the mashups. I love taking pictures and having a creative outlet in which to manipulate and create new images was great. I'll surely use these and share them with others.
23 Things awaken my senses to the fact that the Internet is forever changing and evolving. New apps are always being crrated and there will forever be new things to explore. And all of them can only enhance the web experience. I will embrace all with eyes wide open. By the way, from this experience, i am now Twitting, I have a thriving Facebook family, and I will blog for myself this fall. 23 Things inspired me.
I can't say I was surprised at the level of exercises asked to complete. They were appropriate for the course and players. Improvement of the program can only come through new advances to the Internet. I am sure as more is developed 23 Things will advance right along with it. Your doing a great job showing the novice surfer the underground world.
I do plan on completing Library2Play2.
One word to describe my learning experience....Geeked (somebody who is a proud or enthusiastic user of computers or other technology, sometimes to an excessive degree).
Things #22
I just so happens that my high school alumni use Ning to power our social website. The site is a Facebook knockoff where you can upload pictures, share personal information and interest. You can also write messages for the public to see or send private messages for a specific person only.
Within the site are groups broken down into year of graduation and even clubs you were once involved in. It neat and is a one stop place to find freinds and information on reunions.
I think we are going to see more Nings in the future being used in school to spark classroom discussions online outside the clasroom or simply to keep students/educators connected and collaborating beyond the staff meetings.
Within the site are groups broken down into year of graduation and even clubs you were once involved in. It neat and is a one stop place to find freinds and information on reunions.
I think we are going to see more Nings in the future being used in school to spark classroom discussions online outside the clasroom or simply to keep students/educators connected and collaborating beyond the staff meetings.
Things #21
I really liked this project. It did take me a moment to figure everything out (how to record voice, synchronizing the pictures, etc.), but once I got it down I was excited. I can see me using this in my class to personalize lessons for a specific student or tailor it for a direct focus. As a matter of fact, it can be used by anyone for any purpose. It is truly that easy.
I recently went to Atlanta and ahd the privilege of visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. So, I choose to create a podcast on my visit. See below. As I do more, O hope the quality will improve. Enjoy.
Things #20
The you tube and teacher tube sites are a great way to find unique and diverse ways to introduce and reinforce concepts. I especially like the various approaches to topic found on both sites. Some are very creative in their approach and others are basic introductions to concepts.
The teacher tube site, of course, narrows the search results and is education specific. You may have to search more for age appropriate videos, but that is not difficult or time consuming. Tags will give huge hints to the intended audience.
One can find any topic, narrow or broad. I searched for videos on autism and found ABA lessons, as well as lectures. I searched for terms like math and science, but discovered that searching for specific concepts, like fractions, returned better results. Below is the link to a video introducing fractions. The approach is attention grabbing (as we all hope our lesson are). There are also follow-up video/lessons on speicifc types of fractions. A teacher could easily use these as
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=211&title=Basic_Math__Lesson_6___Introduction_to_Fractions
The teacher tube site, of course, narrows the search results and is education specific. You may have to search more for age appropriate videos, but that is not difficult or time consuming. Tags will give huge hints to the intended audience.
One can find any topic, narrow or broad. I searched for videos on autism and found ABA lessons, as well as lectures. I searched for terms like math and science, but discovered that searching for specific concepts, like fractions, returned better results. Below is the link to a video introducing fractions. The approach is attention grabbing (as we all hope our lesson are). There are also follow-up video/lessons on speicifc types of fractions. A teacher could easily use these as
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=211&title=Basic_Math__Lesson_6___Introduction_to_Fractions
Things #19
The Web 2.0 Awards List is good in the sense you have all the peer-reviewed sites on specific topics all in one place and their ranked. Educators can use it as a direct link to sites on specific subjects or as a link to one stop surfing. This could save time searching through thousands of sites found after search on Google and others.
Not sure how I could use this in my classroom. I am a elementary resource teacher and any Internet activities I present are concise and right to the point. This site may have to many distractions. However, I am willing to share this information with the regular education teachers. They can easily use this site for research projects, scavenger hunts, and many other fun activities.
Not sure how I could use this in my classroom. I am a elementary resource teacher and any Internet activities I present are concise and right to the point. This site may have to many distractions. However, I am willing to share this information with the regular education teachers. They can easily use this site for research projects, scavenger hunts, and many other fun activities.
Not sure I understand the full benefits of the Web 2.0 awards list. Help please.
Things #18
The obvious advantage of this online tool is everyone has access to your documents and features used. Not being able to open a document due to outdated software is not an issue here. Also, all the programs avaliable in Microsift Office is avalibale here as well, like spreadsheets, ect. Oh, and best advantage is it's FREE.
But, in Microsoft Office, if a document was created under one operating system it may not work under another. Microsoft office isn't always compatible to other platforms.
I can't think of any solid disadvanatges of using the application online. I suppose one could be that you take up valuable space on your hard drive installing a new program in which you already may have available on your drive. I'll keep pondering disadvantages as I continue using my Microsoft Office. Maybe one day I'll have that ah ha! moment and realize what I've been missing.
By the way...It took a little ober 10 minutes to download.
But, in Microsoft Office, if a document was created under one operating system it may not work under another. Microsoft office isn't always compatible to other platforms.
I can't think of any solid disadvanatges of using the application online. I suppose one could be that you take up valuable space on your hard drive installing a new program in which you already may have available on your drive. I'll keep pondering disadvantages as I continue using my Microsoft Office. Maybe one day I'll have that ah ha! moment and realize what I've been missing.
By the way...It took a little ober 10 minutes to download.
Things #17
I love this site. In the past I have used search tools that are accessible only on library catalogs, but this search tool encompasses the entire web. Amazing. I will use this tool often.
I especially like the feature where you can direct students to one site for only the resource sites you'd like them to visit and compile information from. This limits the discrepancy of information gathered. It gives the teaher control over what material will be presented in a final product. And it also can prevent a student from ending up on a site not so educational.
I choose to create a search for own research topic. Naturally, it is a search on the most popular and often visited site on autism.
Here's my own custom search. http://rollyo.com/amoulton/autism/
I especially like the feature where you can direct students to one site for only the resource sites you'd like them to visit and compile information from. This limits the discrepancy of information gathered. It gives the teaher control over what material will be presented in a final product. And it also can prevent a student from ending up on a site not so educational.
I choose to create a search for own research topic. Naturally, it is a search on the most popular and often visited site on autism.
Here's my own custom search. http://rollyo.com/amoulton/autism/
Things #16
Cool. I like all possible ways Wikis can be used in a classroom. It is great way to keep a class connected and actively involved. You can set up one page initially and reuse it for whatever purpose it serves for your class at any specific time. And it can be used simultaneously for multiple purposes.
This is a good idea for collaboration in any field on any level. It is a casual yet highly effective way to get things done in a collective effort.
This is a good idea for collaboration in any field on any level. It is a casual yet highly effective way to get things done in a collective effort.
Things #15
What does web 2.0 mean to me? Hmm...this is truly the first time I've encountered the term. However, after reading several articles about what web 2.0 means to others and especially viewing the video, A Vision of Students Today, I think I might have something valuable to say.
Web 2.0 means we are no longer bounded to the traditional idea that anything worth reading is only found in a library. Or the idea that libraries are only good for finding hard copies of books and dictionaries.
Today, libraries are places where information is not only stored, but shared, transferred, made more accessible and gathered for future use. It is the hub where all knowledge and information can be obtained. There are no limits to the resources available at a library or the Internet today.
My only concern is the authenticity of information floating around in libraries and on the web. That is what the debate should be about. But, the unlimited exposure to reading materials, resources, and ideas is the best part of web 2.0 IMO
Web 2.0 means we are no longer bounded to the traditional idea that anything worth reading is only found in a library. Or the idea that libraries are only good for finding hard copies of books and dictionaries.
Today, libraries are places where information is not only stored, but shared, transferred, made more accessible and gathered for future use. It is the hub where all knowledge and information can be obtained. There are no limits to the resources available at a library or the Internet today.
My only concern is the authenticity of information floating around in libraries and on the web. That is what the debate should be about. But, the unlimited exposure to reading materials, resources, and ideas is the best part of web 2.0 IMO
Things #14
OK. Scratch my previous blog (Things #13). Technorati just dashed away those thoughts. Who thinks of these things. Thank goodness for them.
If I looked in the correct spots, I came up with 245 hits came up for "school library learning 2.0." 28 blogs exist for the keyword search "school library learning 2.0." Most were post from various week comments on 23 Things. The results were different depending where you searched. Of course, there was some repetion in all the searches due to the common topic. Maybe a couple of the same videos, pictures, and blogs showed up in all three spots. I can only assume that the closer to the topic the more likely it is to show up in all searches.
Did I see anything interesting in my exploration for popular blogs, searches, and tags? Let's just say that three out of five of the top 100 blogs by fans also showed up in the top five of the top 100 blogs by authority.
The tags were not exactly topic geared. It seemed more general and broad. They were more like categories. They could take you anywhere.
I like the idea of tagging now that I understand the significance it can have. It makes it easier to share information. And if you want to direct someone to a specific topic, idea, or word search, tagging makes it all that much easier. Even if they don't want to read your whole blog.
Well, I have claimed my blog. Now I must truly write relevant and interesting post. What have I gotten myself into now. This was suppose to be simple summer course for professional development.
If I looked in the correct spots, I came up with 245 hits came up for "school library learning 2.0." 28 blogs exist for the keyword search "school library learning 2.0." Most were post from various week comments on 23 Things. The results were different depending where you searched. Of course, there was some repetion in all the searches due to the common topic. Maybe a couple of the same videos, pictures, and blogs showed up in all three spots. I can only assume that the closer to the topic the more likely it is to show up in all searches.
Did I see anything interesting in my exploration for popular blogs, searches, and tags? Let's just say that three out of five of the top 100 blogs by fans also showed up in the top five of the top 100 blogs by authority.
The tags were not exactly topic geared. It seemed more general and broad. They were more like categories. They could take you anywhere.
I like the idea of tagging now that I understand the significance it can have. It makes it easier to share information. And if you want to direct someone to a specific topic, idea, or word search, tagging makes it all that much easier. Even if they don't want to read your whole blog.
Well, I have claimed my blog. Now I must truly write relevant and interesting post. What have I gotten myself into now. This was suppose to be simple summer course for professional development.
Things #13
Tags....hmm. My first impression of delicious was not a good one. It seemed a chaotice way to organize information, people randomly placing labels on various topics. But, once I truly processed how tags/social bookmarking could help me, I discovered I could use this in multiple useful ways. I have used it to find like articles/webpages on my favorite topics/subjects.
Digg I am familiar with. I did not set up an account to Digg, but this site was easy to understand just by looking at it.
Diigo (Furl) is also a place I like because I could bookmark articles, sites, blogs, etc. on specific topics of interest with their easy drop down menus. Ma.gnolia is turining into a invite only site. so comments on that until I'm invited.
I can see how a student could use this tool to research a given topic. Of course, one would need to be careful about the content found as far as facts and referencing. I do beleive this tool can be used for more than just bookmarking. Many sites had extra features that can be tagged for a specific audience. An educator could use that tag to direct students to given list of article or books.
Digg I am familiar with. I did not set up an account to Digg, but this site was easy to understand just by looking at it.
Diigo (Furl) is also a place I like because I could bookmark articles, sites, blogs, etc. on specific topics of interest with their easy drop down menus. Ma.gnolia is turining into a invite only site. so comments on that until I'm invited.
I can see how a student could use this tool to research a given topic. Of course, one would need to be careful about the content found as far as facts and referencing. I do beleive this tool can be used for more than just bookmarking. Many sites had extra features that can be tagged for a specific audience. An educator could use that tag to direct students to given list of article or books.
Things #12
The two points that I took heed to were the content of a comment and the branding of oneself. I think they are both important in creating dialouge worthy of posting in the first place.
Everyone wants people to read their post/ideas. A comment is the best way to know that happened. And the context and content of that response to what you wrote is even more validating. I personally like when someone has questions or expands on my thoughts in a responding post.
Branding is an excellent idea if you really want followers to return often to read new post you have written. It like marketing. You want people to know what they're getting everytime they return to your blog. Your topic focus is one thing that will get followers, but branding yourself through identification lets them follow you anywhere.
Now, I'm off to comment with the most subtantial content. And, once I find blogs that serve my personal interest, I will return to this post and update my findings.
Update: I have posted comments to five blogs after sifting through twice as many to find ones that sparked a response. But, when I did respond it was because something was posted that was relevant to me.
In searching for blogs outside this activity, I choose educational/research blogs. I have an interest in autism and choose two blogs to join in reference to autism. I can't wait to comment on those sites.
Everyone wants people to read their post/ideas. A comment is the best way to know that happened. And the context and content of that response to what you wrote is even more validating. I personally like when someone has questions or expands on my thoughts in a responding post.
Branding is an excellent idea if you really want followers to return often to read new post you have written. It like marketing. You want people to know what they're getting everytime they return to your blog. Your topic focus is one thing that will get followers, but branding yourself through identification lets them follow you anywhere.
Now, I'm off to comment with the most subtantial content. And, once I find blogs that serve my personal interest, I will return to this post and update my findings.
Update: I have posted comments to five blogs after sifting through twice as many to find ones that sparked a response. But, when I did respond it was because something was posted that was relevant to me.
In searching for blogs outside this activity, I choose educational/research blogs. I have an interest in autism and choose two blogs to join in reference to autism. I can't wait to comment on those sites.
Things #11
I am a reader and have been reluctant to purchase the electronic gadget you can carry around to read books on the go. But, LibraryThing is different. It's a place to go a get book reviews, seek reading material (for personal or classroom use), and share your own thoughts on books you've read.
I see myself referring to this site in search of books on a specific topic or genre for classroom and personal use. I actually joined the Children Fiction and Children's Literature groups. I created an RSS to receive updates on recently added book titles.
Visitng the site could be time consuming because you want to read every comment and review. It is a captivating site for true readers of great books.
I see myself referring to this site in search of books on a specific topic or genre for classroom and personal use. I actually joined the Children Fiction and Children's Literature groups. I created an RSS to receive updates on recently added book titles.
Visitng the site could be time consuming because you want to read every comment and review. It is a captivating site for true readers of great books.
Things #10
Again, if you haven't been using the Internet to its fullest, you have missed out on much. I never knew so much existed for the everyday surfer.
I love taking pictures everywhere I go and for the most part I leave them as they are taken. Now I can manipulate and edit them at will. I am excited even more about taking pictures. And with this discovery activity, I will think twice about the pictures I do take with thoughts of how I use many of the image genrators.
The generators I used to enhance/manupulate my chosen photos and videos were http://www.fototrix.com/comics/ and http://www.sillywebcam.com/greatest-person.asp.
I am eager to use the speech bubble application with language and writing. It is an ideal tool for teaching inferencing. Students can create dialouge to pictures based on what they think the characters will say/react.
The silly cam is something I'd use to celebrate individual success or birthdays.
All in all, there were multiple sites I'll visit has often as new photos are taken.
I love taking pictures everywhere I go and for the most part I leave them as they are taken. Now I can manipulate and edit them at will. I am excited even more about taking pictures. And with this discovery activity, I will think twice about the pictures I do take with thoughts of how I use many of the image genrators.
The generators I used to enhance/manupulate my chosen photos and videos were http://www.fototrix.com/comics/ and http://www.sillywebcam.com/greatest-person.asp.
I am eager to use the speech bubble application with language and writing. It is an ideal tool for teaching inferencing. Students can create dialouge to pictures based on what they think the characters will say/react.
The silly cam is something I'd use to celebrate individual success or birthdays.
All in all, there were multiple sites I'll visit has often as new photos are taken.
Things #9
Not sure any of them were easier or more difficult to use than the others. But, Syndic8 was too busy for me to focus on. It just had to much on the home page. Maybe I have some kind of attention deficit problem, but I closed this site quick. I particularly like Atomic learning. It has many of the applications we have discussed in previous blogs on this one site and more. It's invaluable to the classroom.
Ok, I spent some of my time looking for feeds that had absolutely nothing to do with the classroom. I added many RSS feeds on the US soccer team, Cup Confederation and World Cup information. I am a huge soccer fan. One has be be diverse in their reading, right?
Ok, I spent some of my time looking for feeds that had absolutely nothing to do with the classroom. I added many RSS feeds on the US soccer team, Cup Confederation and World Cup information. I am a huge soccer fan. One has be be diverse in their reading, right?
Things #8
Lucky for me, I learned about RSS in my educational classes. Again, it is an awesome tool for staying current on topics of interest. I like the convenience of going to one place to find quick updates to the newest research articles on my favorite topic...autism.
I would like to this technology used by districts and individual campuses in sharing instructional practices and articles that specifically apply to their teachers/staff. Many of the standard educator magazines/articles have RSS feeds.
I would like to this technology used by districts and individual campuses in sharing instructional practices and articles that specifically apply to their teachers/staff. Many of the standard educator magazines/articles have RSS feeds.
Things #7
Googling has been fun and informative. I never knew Google had so much to offer outside the search engine. I will certainly share this information with others.
I especially enjoyed the Google alerts and scholar tools. I am currently working of my thesis and this will assist greatly in finding recently published articles for me to reference.
I now have my own iGoogle page with all my preferences. The calendar is ideal because it can be accessed from any computer.
But, the most fascinating toll of all is the Google Earth. I have always been amazed by it's ability. This is a excellent tool for instruction in any social studies classroom on any level. Geography would probably benefit the greatest.
I especially enjoyed the Google alerts and scholar tools. I am currently working of my thesis and this will assist greatly in finding recently published articles for me to reference.
I now have my own iGoogle page with all my preferences. The calendar is ideal because it can be accessed from any computer.
But, the most fascinating toll of all is the Google Earth. I have always been amazed by it's ability. This is a excellent tool for instruction in any social studies classroom on any level. Geography would probably benefit the greatest.
Things #6
Mosaic Maker...my favorite. I love the various layouts. I made a collage of my son's better soccer action photos. It speaks for itself and can be used in his future recriting efforts.
Now, the Bubblr would be a great classroom tool. It can be used to incorporate pictures into student writings and projects. It allows you to add comic strips and dialouge bubbles to pictures downloaded from Flickr. This app can also be used by educators alike to add language to any picture. Just upload pictures to Flickr and transfer to Bubblr and bingo...instant poster, bulletin etc.
Things #5
Flickr...who knew. I have only visited this site to view pictures of family and friends. I never imagined it as a resource foe instruction. That will change after today.
Reflection- This picture represents the science term as well as a scene that envokes reflection in ones own life. Pictures (art) represent so much for so many people. And the beauty in it is that it all has different meaning for each of us.
This photo is an excellent example of reflection of light. It could easily be used in a classroom setting to demonstarte how light can be distributed. It is also visually anesthetic to look at. I'd like to visit Vancouver.
Things #3
Whew! I never knew so much went into setting up a blog. I now feel official and prepared to truly engage in the online community. Setting up my avatar was the most time consuming. The blog itself was simply enough. I found myself a little overwhelmed by all the choices and settings on the pages. I guess I will feel more comfortable after completing the next 24 things.
Things #2
The 7 and 1/2 habits of successful people are life rules to follow in every area of you life. It is said that those who fail to plan, plan to fail. If it is true, then looking forward with clear goals and plans is essential to attaining the reward of growth. Priority must be the guiding force in placing importance on the goals we desire the most. If that goal is beneficial to your life (adding value), the gain in personal growth will help you in obtaining all future goals and so on. Planning for success isn't simply stating what you want. It is delibrate actions of climbing a ladder (step by step) until you reach your end goal.
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