I feel sad to comment on the direction that I feel libraries will go in my school district. I'm sure right now too it is because it is still a gaping wound.
Between the lay-offs in the district I am in, and the regard I see from most about the library program, I do fear as some doomsdayer-naysayers say- it will become a thing of the past. I also grieve for the children in that district. Most of the elementary students DO use their public library, so that is the bright spot, but I think right now, it just boils down to dollars and cents for them unfortunately. A newly elected board member stated that all teachers really needed to teach is a blackboard and chalk. It worked in the past-why should teachers be asking for these outrageously bloated supply lists? (This was a new member-just voted in this month...) That's true. We probably could-but is that really all you want for your children? I thought the idea was to move ahead, improve on things...The district's mantra since I have been there is to move our students into the 21st century. Seems more like we are going backwards here. Yes- it will save a few dollars, but I think by the time the realization hits, it will take much too long to ever catch back up-sadly.
I feel personally libraries DO still have a place in the future (I am holding on to that thought anyway!) as long as there can continue to be fluidity, flexibility, and the willingness to embrace change. (and not be afraid to spend the money if you value the education of the next generation.) I think especially in public libraries-they will become more of learning centers for ALL types of learning to take place. Much technology has already replaced what was before and have filtered in as staples. I hope that it will continue to be FREE for all who wish to access what the library has to offer (especially seeing the children in our district who may only have THAT.) I do just worry where the $ will continue to come from if things and the values in our society do not change. But- I am optimistic. Schools libraries will also become learning centers of sorts-where teachers will not be the only teachers-children will teach others in what they excel at, real world scenarios and skills will replace the books, pens and pencils of today. And we will continue to move forward...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thing 9-E-Books
I do not have a reader but my husband has been wanting one for some time. So I think I will be the "good" wife and surprise him for Father's Day or most probably his birthday in November. 2 people in my family have the color Nook and my sister has the Kindle. From all I have seen, I think I would most prefer the ipad since I have become an Apple convert (:)). I would like to wait a bit for them to iron out the kinks since there are still some. I really like the fact that you are able to change the font size (big plus with old eyes-lol), only have to cary one devise verses a stack of books when traveling-especially now that that charge for everything and my husband and I both are big readers! I also like the other capabilities that the ipad offers-tho I do feel often with alot of Apple products, they do so much more than any one person could ever need. But in my old age after I retire- I will have that time to fiddle and fool with it all to see just what all it is capable of! I also think it is very cool that you are able to still use your library for this purpose-(actually only some libraries do have the capability) "borrowing books" from your local library for your device.
I also never knew before viewing some of the different readers that some are back lit-and others are not, so too that seems like it would be a bigger consideration depending on what and where you plan on using it for.
When I went to download a book, most you had to pay for-even when they said they were free. I found and chose a children's story- Thumbelina- not an edition I would recommend to any younger child, as it was a scarier version-not a cutsie one! The other drawback being it was downloaded onto my computer so not quite the same experience as being mobile with it-which to me is one of the biggest draws. (But hey- I did notice after downloading that Ad Blocker for Safari or may have been the readability app-it was a clean version-AD-FREE! YEA!!!)
Another drawback that I was was fearing that pleasantly surprised me when I checked out my sister's Kindle-was it did not seem like you were staring at a computer screen and tire my eyes the same way it seems to from staring at a regular computer screen.
Whoa- I may be crossing over to the dark side-haha!
I also never knew before viewing some of the different readers that some are back lit-and others are not, so too that seems like it would be a bigger consideration depending on what and where you plan on using it for.
When I went to download a book, most you had to pay for-even when they said they were free. I found and chose a children's story- Thumbelina- not an edition I would recommend to any younger child, as it was a scarier version-not a cutsie one! The other drawback being it was downloaded onto my computer so not quite the same experience as being mobile with it-which to me is one of the biggest draws. (But hey- I did notice after downloading that Ad Blocker for Safari or may have been the readability app-it was a clean version-AD-FREE! YEA!!!)
Another drawback that I was was fearing that pleasantly surprised me when I checked out my sister's Kindle-was it did not seem like you were staring at a computer screen and tire my eyes the same way it seems to from staring at a regular computer screen.
Whoa- I may be crossing over to the dark side-haha!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Thing 7-Productivity and Collaboration Tools
How fun would that be to be the person(s)who gets to think up all these applications for people to try, use and actually make it into the realm of computer users on a regular basis? When I went to the section of add-ons to try for Safari, many of them probably were just these people!
I did decide to re-add and use delicious. I guess it probably was on my old computer and I just never reinstalled it on the new one. I find it alot easier for things I do use all the time to be in one place and I also like when I have the time-they suggest others to try:) So I will stick with that one.
I down loaded the basic (not paying for) version of readability but I honestly could not tell any difference. Now the problem is-I cannot find a way to take it off. I really did like the idea of the less-cluttered view, but I think this would make more sense and be more beneficial if you had a mobile device or something alot smaller. Maybe the pay-for version has alot more and I would like this for when I was actually reading something of any length. But for what it seemed to do and for what I use my personal computer for at present, it was not worth it to me at this point.
I tried both Workflowy and Remember the Milk since I am a list-maker-aholic. But I have to say going to my computer-since once again I do not have mobile device- to look at a list I made, or reminders seemed like more of a chore in itself. I guess again -at present- I will stick with my sticky notes or hand-written ones. (God- am I archaic or what?) I can see where I would totally love something like this if I did have that capability with something that I carried around with me all the time. My daughter even sets alarms on hers!
I downloaded the app of AdBlock for Safari on my computer at home-hate those ads! Two other applications I would like to try and have just bookmarked so far is Only2Clicks and Popplet for presentations with my students at school. A.-I have to find out if they would be allowed since it seems everything is blocked at school and B. I really don't have anything specific in mind at the moment but they did look fun and useful. I also liked the Instapaper/Read it Later applications which I felt I would like for personal use as well as all those professional articles we are constanly sent and expected to read at school. I usually wait until a have a few and the time to just sit and read through a few at once. But having them all saved on your device or computer will cut down on the chances of the papers being lost or misplaced and what a paper saver! Definitely want to share this one at school...
Another application I thought looked useful, but seemed would be more conducive in a public library setting in my mind at first glance, was join.me. Tho when working collaboratively with other teachers in school might make this a useful tool also.
What I really do/did like with this class is having each week focus on some different aspect of things that are out there and being in the class MAKES you have to go out and explore things that you may never have otherwise even known about.
Being totally honest, I rarely use my personal computer at home during the week. At work, we are not allowed to access ANYTHING personal or any e-mail. (thank goodness I switched my account for this program to my home e-mail-otherwise I would not have been able to access close to anything we needed!)
My favorite find was "a free learning tool for every learning problem." on i learn central. I'm sure I'll be referencing this site often :D
I did decide to re-add and use delicious. I guess it probably was on my old computer and I just never reinstalled it on the new one. I find it alot easier for things I do use all the time to be in one place and I also like when I have the time-they suggest others to try:) So I will stick with that one.
I down loaded the basic (not paying for) version of readability but I honestly could not tell any difference. Now the problem is-I cannot find a way to take it off. I really did like the idea of the less-cluttered view, but I think this would make more sense and be more beneficial if you had a mobile device or something alot smaller. Maybe the pay-for version has alot more and I would like this for when I was actually reading something of any length. But for what it seemed to do and for what I use my personal computer for at present, it was not worth it to me at this point.
I tried both Workflowy and Remember the Milk since I am a list-maker-aholic. But I have to say going to my computer-since once again I do not have mobile device- to look at a list I made, or reminders seemed like more of a chore in itself. I guess again -at present- I will stick with my sticky notes or hand-written ones. (God- am I archaic or what?) I can see where I would totally love something like this if I did have that capability with something that I carried around with me all the time. My daughter even sets alarms on hers!
I downloaded the app of AdBlock for Safari on my computer at home-hate those ads! Two other applications I would like to try and have just bookmarked so far is Only2Clicks and Popplet for presentations with my students at school. A.-I have to find out if they would be allowed since it seems everything is blocked at school and B. I really don't have anything specific in mind at the moment but they did look fun and useful. I also liked the Instapaper/Read it Later applications which I felt I would like for personal use as well as all those professional articles we are constanly sent and expected to read at school. I usually wait until a have a few and the time to just sit and read through a few at once. But having them all saved on your device or computer will cut down on the chances of the papers being lost or misplaced and what a paper saver! Definitely want to share this one at school...
Another application I thought looked useful, but seemed would be more conducive in a public library setting in my mind at first glance, was join.me. Tho when working collaboratively with other teachers in school might make this a useful tool also.
What I really do/did like with this class is having each week focus on some different aspect of things that are out there and being in the class MAKES you have to go out and explore things that you may never have otherwise even known about.
Being totally honest, I rarely use my personal computer at home during the week. At work, we are not allowed to access ANYTHING personal or any e-mail. (thank goodness I switched my account for this program to my home e-mail-otherwise I would not have been able to access close to anything we needed!)
My favorite find was "a free learning tool for every learning problem." on i learn central. I'm sure I'll be referencing this site often :D
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Thing 8- "Video"
Have to also say "Thanks" to my daughter Kayla for help with this assignment. She was the other star in my film-helping the dog with her tricks:) and since we are a bit pressed for time-she also let me use her camera which is super simple. I got a new one for Christmas and tho it does take fabulous pictures, I have not had the time to fool with it and do video yet. I also have imovie on my Mac which makes the whole movie thing really easy to do-even the editing. I love Mac!
The cool thing with alot of these programs too-they are simple enough for kids (or maybe I should say adults-lol) to learn and use.
The cool thing with alot of these programs too-they are simple enough for kids (or maybe I should say adults-lol) to learn and use.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Thing 8-Video
I had a lot of fun with this one- tho I can see how much work I need with my photography skills! Believe it or not we actually practiced and did 4 takes on this day! I guess no one will be calling me to produce any movies-LOL! It was pretty easy uploading (I have done pictures for other things and on facebook before tho) You Tube makes it VERY easy with basically just a click of a button. I read through the CDLC directions first, but when I got on You Tube, they also have the directions on how to embed onto you blog which was my main concern beings I had never done that before. You Tube is alot of fun, tho I would prefer to watch, not be a participant. Believe me- if I can do it, literally-anyone can:) Another way to share info and of course with sound and motion-always makes it more interesting to watch.
In the school/library setting kids especially are so used to the constant stimulation that as I said, to catch and maintain their attention-more sound and more motion= increased attention span time:)
I have some relatives as well as friends who use this venue constantly to put their talent out there and at least each week or so someone is sending me something to watch that's posted on You Tube-great exposure!
In the school/library setting kids especially are so used to the constant stimulation that as I said, to catch and maintain their attention-more sound and more motion= increased attention span time:)
I have some relatives as well as friends who use this venue constantly to put their talent out there and at least each week or so someone is sending me something to watch that's posted on You Tube-great exposure!
Thing 8- "Video"
I chose to make a short video of our dog Kallie doing tricks-guess we have to do some brush up work over the summer-haha! Enjoy!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thing 6-Webinars and on-line meetings
I think my principal was a bit taken back when she asked what I thought and I stated I was a bit disappointed, and I was. I am not sure what I was thinking it would be, but it did fall short. It was a discussion on the Common Core Standards by a small panel of four from CELA and CASDA.
The presentation was about an hour long yesterday after school and entailed the four talking about some things they felt were important to implement the CCS. The gentleman who was the moderator I believe, would pose the question and the one woman who seemed to be in charge, would give an overview of what the other two women were going to speak about. Then the other two would give some examples after prefacing again what they were relating their examples to. I really don't believe they needed to keep reiterating the same things over and over since I can hardly believe there were too many viewers out there without some clue about the education field and paying to watch this for sheer entertainment. I mean, maybe, but...
There was no interaction between us and them. There was no opportunity for questions. It was no different than watching a taped panel discussion, I felt. They never stated WHAT the Common Core Standards were. I would have thought that may be how the presentation would begin. I feel this is the key piece I am having trouble grasping. It seems too vague. Now from experience of what we have been discussing at our school, I understood it mainly does go by what your school wants to focus on within the realm of the parameters they are putting out there. So, that may very well be why they didn't state what the standards were to being with. But it seems to me, all this has to be based on something! And really-after watching this-I felt like the main gist was making students think deeper, not just taking things off the top surface, not just asking the basic questions. Yes, we also need to be asking the right questions and that does take some work on the part of the "teacher". Now, I may have missed something here, but I feel like this HAS been our focus (I THOUGHT) for quite some time. I feel like I have been implementing these strategies. When I stated this after my principal questioned me, I felt like her look made me feel like I was just saying this to earn brownie points. I am sure too, many of you feel like this is preaching to the choir, but ISN'T this what we have been trying to and are doing already? Like I said-did I miss something somewhere here? What a shock for all of the school districts who let their librarians go...
Not to say this was a total waste of my time. I did glean a few strategies and ideas of how to implement some of the subject material and it was neat to see how this really does and can span and interconnect all subject areas.
I will leave you with what I personally thought was the best way I have heard it stated-a line from one of the woman in the panel-
"Our goal is to teach them "how" to think, without telling them "what "to think.
The presentation was about an hour long yesterday after school and entailed the four talking about some things they felt were important to implement the CCS. The gentleman who was the moderator I believe, would pose the question and the one woman who seemed to be in charge, would give an overview of what the other two women were going to speak about. Then the other two would give some examples after prefacing again what they were relating their examples to. I really don't believe they needed to keep reiterating the same things over and over since I can hardly believe there were too many viewers out there without some clue about the education field and paying to watch this for sheer entertainment. I mean, maybe, but...
There was no interaction between us and them. There was no opportunity for questions. It was no different than watching a taped panel discussion, I felt. They never stated WHAT the Common Core Standards were. I would have thought that may be how the presentation would begin. I feel this is the key piece I am having trouble grasping. It seems too vague. Now from experience of what we have been discussing at our school, I understood it mainly does go by what your school wants to focus on within the realm of the parameters they are putting out there. So, that may very well be why they didn't state what the standards were to being with. But it seems to me, all this has to be based on something! And really-after watching this-I felt like the main gist was making students think deeper, not just taking things off the top surface, not just asking the basic questions. Yes, we also need to be asking the right questions and that does take some work on the part of the "teacher". Now, I may have missed something here, but I feel like this HAS been our focus (I THOUGHT) for quite some time. I feel like I have been implementing these strategies. When I stated this after my principal questioned me, I felt like her look made me feel like I was just saying this to earn brownie points. I am sure too, many of you feel like this is preaching to the choir, but ISN'T this what we have been trying to and are doing already? Like I said-did I miss something somewhere here? What a shock for all of the school districts who let their librarians go...
Not to say this was a total waste of my time. I did glean a few strategies and ideas of how to implement some of the subject material and it was neat to see how this really does and can span and interconnect all subject areas.
I will leave you with what I personally thought was the best way I have heard it stated-a line from one of the woman in the panel-
"Our goal is to teach them "how" to think, without telling them "what "to think.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Thing 5-Things I've learned, etc.
I actually never used any of these things aside from facebook. I could see me using a blog maybe later in life when I have some profound things to say-haha! Or maybe as a jumping off point as an author. I actually happened upon a young girl's blog who had lost her mother and was ready to begin college after breaking up with her long-time boyfriend...It was just as interesting as any short novel I've read! But at the same time, it felt almost like I was reading somenone's diary. She has quite a following and only then can I see the purpose-of course too, you would have to write to gain a following! I can also see if you have a group with a purpose-such was ours-for members to share the things and tribulations they are discovering and having problems with to help each other out.
Flickr I am and will certainly use. I really like the idea of using pictures for my own personal file of things I like and want to try so I don't "lose" them!
Facebook-with all it's evils-I am still a fan-just not as hard core as I used to be. I do like to stay connected and view some great pictures...
I'm not sure I would keep up with google reader and igoogle pages. I know I did say this somewhere else before, but I sure wish there was ONE place for everything. I think it would help me stay more organized and that's why I cannot wait to get to the assignment that will supposedly do that for me:)
Two things I think would make this course better next time around- 1. the one video that was posted without sound just drove me nuts. I had to keep watching it over and over and I still did not get it! Please make sure all have sound:) 2. I think there should be more interaction between the participants. Maybe require that each participant has to view and post to three (just picking a number from the air here!) different blogs each week and to meet, or all be able to teleconference to keep up and learn from others in the group-what worked for them, etc.
But so far, I have REALLY enjoyed trying out new things and this was a push that I may not have made for myself. I can see where alot of this stuff is and would be VERY popular at the high school level. (and others who are much more organized than myself!)
Flickr I am and will certainly use. I really like the idea of using pictures for my own personal file of things I like and want to try so I don't "lose" them!
Facebook-with all it's evils-I am still a fan-just not as hard core as I used to be. I do like to stay connected and view some great pictures...
I'm not sure I would keep up with google reader and igoogle pages. I know I did say this somewhere else before, but I sure wish there was ONE place for everything. I think it would help me stay more organized and that's why I cannot wait to get to the assignment that will supposedly do that for me:)
Two things I think would make this course better next time around- 1. the one video that was posted without sound just drove me nuts. I had to keep watching it over and over and I still did not get it! Please make sure all have sound:) 2. I think there should be more interaction between the participants. Maybe require that each participant has to view and post to three (just picking a number from the air here!) different blogs each week and to meet, or all be able to teleconference to keep up and learn from others in the group-what worked for them, etc.
But so far, I have REALLY enjoyed trying out new things and this was a push that I may not have made for myself. I can see where alot of this stuff is and would be VERY popular at the high school level. (and others who are much more organized than myself!)
Monday, April 25, 2011
About Responsive Classroom | Responsive Classroom
About Responsive Classroom | Responsive Classroomhttp://www.responsiveclassroom.org/
Education/teaching site send to me by a friend with a lot of great ideas and active blog. Wish the classroom could really be like this-well...somedays it is:)
Education/teaching site send to me by a friend with a lot of great ideas and active blog. Wish the classroom could really be like this-well...somedays it is:)
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Thing 4-Online Communities
PS-Almost forgot to post about the video and things that surprised me?
Number one-the music they chose was not soothing to listen to-LOL. I am glad to hear that Social Media activities have outperformed pornography! Surprised to hear the Ed. Dept. say that performance of on-line students did better than face-to-face. I'm wondering if that's my district's justification of letting librarians go (a little tongue-in-cheek humor there...) and convincing others that this is best for high school and college students-pretty soon we won't need any teachers, librarians, or professors! Don't know how I feel tho :( about the statistic that Kindle outsold paper books this year at Christmas. I think this makes me sad. There is just something to me about holding and reading a physical book. Not to say there shouldn't be ANY other option, I just hope it does not become the ONLY option. As of now, I am really NOT a twitter fan. I really do not care enough that I want to read what ANYONE is doing every living minute of the day. I have two friends who do this on Facebook ( at least I did think that was what Twitter was for...) and I now hide their posts!!!Sorry... Random facts and thoughts are fine, but minute to minute-no thank you-not for me! I wouldn't even want to read my own! And who has the time?!?!? Someone else mentioned about having all these accounts and remembering all the log-in info and all the places to look-can really get overwhelming and cumbersome. I agree. And again- who has all this time!?!?
And- I do wonder what is happening to any real form of face-to-face communication. I think we will have lost all skill and I truly believe this is leading to the rise of the loss of empathy in humans...People will no longer know HOW to relate to others because they don't ever have to-for anything-if they so chose!
Stepping off the soapbox- nuf said!
Number one-the music they chose was not soothing to listen to-LOL. I am glad to hear that Social Media activities have outperformed pornography! Surprised to hear the Ed. Dept. say that performance of on-line students did better than face-to-face. I'm wondering if that's my district's justification of letting librarians go (a little tongue-in-cheek humor there...) and convincing others that this is best for high school and college students-pretty soon we won't need any teachers, librarians, or professors! Don't know how I feel tho :( about the statistic that Kindle outsold paper books this year at Christmas. I think this makes me sad. There is just something to me about holding and reading a physical book. Not to say there shouldn't be ANY other option, I just hope it does not become the ONLY option. As of now, I am really NOT a twitter fan. I really do not care enough that I want to read what ANYONE is doing every living minute of the day. I have two friends who do this on Facebook ( at least I did think that was what Twitter was for...) and I now hide their posts!!!Sorry... Random facts and thoughts are fine, but minute to minute-no thank you-not for me! I wouldn't even want to read my own! And who has the time?!?!? Someone else mentioned about having all these accounts and remembering all the log-in info and all the places to look-can really get overwhelming and cumbersome. I agree. And again- who has all this time!?!?
And- I do wonder what is happening to any real form of face-to-face communication. I think we will have lost all skill and I truly believe this is leading to the rise of the loss of empathy in humans...People will no longer know HOW to relate to others because they don't ever have to-for anything-if they so chose!
Stepping off the soapbox- nuf said!
Thing 4-Online Communities- My 3 cents!
I have to agree with Linda's post and my school's policy about Facebook pages. Altho our school does not have a policy written in stone- we are STRONGLY DISCOURAGED from friending any student-not like that is something I would chose do anyways. Here's where it gets sticky tho. I AM friends with my daughter on Facebook. She has become friends with kids who have graduated in the district where I teach and I actually did have some of them or THEY are friends with kids I had as students. Not that any of them have "friended" me-nor again-would I of them, but page content is available to either of us once we share friends. I really don't have any content that would bother me who really was looking, but I have to say- I have been shocked at some of the stuff I have seen on my news feed-mostly language and some very suggestive photography. I know some of my friends with children tell me that is why they DO NOT have a Facebook page...guess it is a double-edge sword.
I too am wondering (and my girls know this by heart-"We know Mom-the Facebook lecture!") if people realize how many employers DO use and check your Facebook page. My oldest niece was taken aback when her internship boss called her in one day and "suggested" she remove a photo of herself drinking while she was studying abroad in England (she was not 21 at the time but in England she WAS old enough to drink). She felt like he had been "spying" on her and invaded her privacy-he felt like he was giving her the heads-up advice of a caring employer-you chose. But the point is-they do and can look. The sad thing is-some of the stuff I've seen posted by some kids?!?!? They can only hope and pray no one they apply for a job with cares or looks!
And-you really have to be careful of who you friend. I know for alot of people it is a game of numbers. My children tease me about my "lowly number" of friends, but I only use my page as a social one-would be different story if it was for a business or different purpose. I follow a rule I once read a long time ago-if they aren't someone you would invite into you living room, then they aren't someone you should friend on Facebook. Have to say, it's always worked out well for me...
To me it's no different than any online site you use- you just need to be responsible about what you chose to say, post and share.
Thing 3- Photo Sharing and Flickr
Here are the photos from the shoot I took when we were planning on making the READ posters for our school. Funding later got canned for that project, but I thought most of them came out nice enough to save for later. (set: Look Who's Reading!
I felt like it took no time at all going to Flickr and uploading my stuff and having cdlc be "my group". I struggled however getting them here!
I can see where this would be a great tool in an elementary school for teachers and students. For teachers- they would be able to make separate groups of photos to share with parents of things that were going on in the classroom, or field trips, etc... another for staff to share on whatever-sharing things that may work in your classroom or even critiquing sessions.
I'm now thinking of a ton of things that we've done in library that would be great to share with other teachers, staff at faculty meetings, and parents at PTO and board meetings-(you mean I could just send the photos and wouldn't have sit up thru the entire night for a board meeting???!!) Also was thinking of a great activity that could be done with making personal connections to stories that we do with photos- I think that could be a lot of fun! You could share with your students pics of them-they always love those- or have them post photos to share.
I know there are alot of visual learners and just those that love to look (myself included in both categories!) that this could be used for. I'm thinking what I would probably be using it most for at least to begin with is LIBRARY PROMO!
It would also be great to have a collection of ideas for you only that you personally liked and would like to adapt later on. I know I often see things and then later forget, but as they say- a picture is worth a thousand words...( Sandra's post actually gave me that idea for myself too. Thanks Sandra!! :)
I felt like it took no time at all going to Flickr and uploading my stuff and having cdlc be "my group". I struggled however getting them here!
I can see where this would be a great tool in an elementary school for teachers and students. For teachers- they would be able to make separate groups of photos to share with parents of things that were going on in the classroom, or field trips, etc... another for staff to share on whatever-sharing things that may work in your classroom or even critiquing sessions.
I'm now thinking of a ton of things that we've done in library that would be great to share with other teachers, staff at faculty meetings, and parents at PTO and board meetings-(you mean I could just send the photos and wouldn't have sit up thru the entire night for a board meeting???!!) Also was thinking of a great activity that could be done with making personal connections to stories that we do with photos- I think that could be a lot of fun! You could share with your students pics of them-they always love those- or have them post photos to share.
I know there are alot of visual learners and just those that love to look (myself included in both categories!) that this could be used for. I'm thinking what I would probably be using it most for at least to begin with is LIBRARY PROMO!
It would also be great to have a collection of ideas for you only that you personally liked and would like to adapt later on. I know I often see things and then later forget, but as they say- a picture is worth a thousand words...( Sandra's post actually gave me that idea for myself too. Thanks Sandra!! :)
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Thing 2-RSS
I am having fun adding things, but wow! It is overwhelming and I can see how this can become addicting! There is just so much interesting stuff out there and I am glad I at least figured how to categorize and organize-even just the few I have. But at least now too- I feel I have a few good categories and can add as I go along and come across other things. Are we doing pictures next, I thought I saw somewhere? I am anxious to put some up since I have been playing with my camera I got for Christmas this year...
I read Rose's blog about how she's changing her pages at home from what we've done here, but I think for now-til I know what I REALLY want to keep on my pages and play a little more-I'll just keep this and my google page for class. Like I said-the all of the "other things" are still a bit overwhelming to me")
I read Rose's blog about how she's changing her pages at home from what we've done here, but I think for now-til I know what I REALLY want to keep on my pages and play a little more-I'll just keep this and my google page for class. Like I said-the all of the "other things" are still a bit overwhelming to me")
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thing 2-RSS
Well- I do feel a little more comfortable "accumulating" things. But maybe I am thinking it is more complicated than it really is. Format reminds me of some of the ed. newsletters I subscribe to- and like receiving stuff in your e-mailbox. Am I missing something, or do I "get" it and am just obsessing over something that came easier than I thought?
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Thing 2- RSS
Have to admit-was a bit more overwhelmed on this assignment than the last-guess I just got a little too overconfident. Maybe I also just started a little too late at night! Hoping I got all in that needed to be done? We'll have to see how it all looks tomorrow. As Scarlett said- "Tomorrow is a new day...":)
Thing 1-"Blogging"
HI! I am currently shared between two elementary schools as the School Media Specialist-just found out last week- now to be .5 shared (I wonder how that will work?) for next year.
I decided to take this on-line opportunity since our district has once again frozen all funds for any Professional Development opportunity for the second year in a row and I feel like I am getting further and further behind on keeping myself up-to-date!
I decided to take this on-line opportunity since our district has once again frozen all funds for any Professional Development opportunity for the second year in a row and I feel like I am getting further and further behind on keeping myself up-to-date!
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