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.
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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