Things #23

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.

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.