I never knew Google could do so much. I really liked the iGoogle page. I set mine up to show the latest news events, a joke of the day, optical illusions, and weather. I also used the Picasa web album. I have used Picasa in the past to organize my digital photos. Now it will be super easy share my photos with friends and family. Here are my photos from a PTA night: http://picasaweb.google.com/lfawcett12 Hope you enjoy.
I have had 2 questions come to mind with these tools. Is it alright to put students pictures on these websites as long as we don't use their name or our school name? Do we need to have parent permission to use these pictures?
Monday, November 5, 2007
Thing #6
It amazes me what things are out there for us to simply check in to and use. I thought Flickr Color Pickr would be great to use in the art class to teach the color wheel and the brightness or dullness of colors.
I think the I will use the Mosaic Maker the most. Once I get photos uploaded to Flickr, making a mosaic lookes simple. I then can use the mosaic I create to use on the website, print for a bulletin board, or share with classes. Yet another great tool in my tool box!
This trading card is great! It would be great to use with the students when they have completed a project, a goal, or any other celbratory time. A classroom teacher could use this at the beginning of the year, then at the end to compare how much they have grown. On our campus we have a 6th grade graduation. It would be awesome to have the 6th graders make their own card and tell about themselves, their dreams and ambitions, and what is important to them. How cool is this!
I think the I will use the Mosaic Maker the most. Once I get photos uploaded to Flickr, making a mosaic lookes simple. I then can use the mosaic I create to use on the website, print for a bulletin board, or share with classes. Yet another great tool in my tool box!
This trading card is great! It would be great to use with the students when they have completed a project, a goal, or any other celbratory time. A classroom teacher could use this at the beginning of the year, then at the end to compare how much they have grown. On our campus we have a 6th grade graduation. It would be awesome to have the 6th graders make their own card and tell about themselves, their dreams and ambitions, and what is important to them. How cool is this!
Thing #5
This web-tool is amazing. I have used web-based picture organizing software before, but FLICKR goes beyond my expectations. The relm of possibilities for this is endless. I envision myself using this for my website, and getting pictures to the yearbook committee.
I chose this picture because of my love for flowers. The deep red is so pure and beautiful.
I chose this picture because of my love for flowers. The deep red is so pure and beautiful.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Thing #4
The uses of blogs is endless. In the library a blog could be used for highlighting books, explaining new proceedures in the library or campus, explaining resources available in the library, or share new insights about reading or books in general.
Thing #3
Creating a blog was a relatively easy task. Creating an avatar was another thing though. I'm not sure if the problems were with me or with yahoo. I could not get my avatar to create, thus I could not get it to export. I will try creating it again later.
Thing #2
It was great to view the 7.5 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners. I came from the old school of thought that when we finished school, learning was over! I love this concept that we are constantly learning. I hope to enstill this thought in the learners in my school, and my social network.
The habit that I think is the strongest in me is "Accept responsibility fro you own learning". I learned a long time ago, if you want something, you have to go get it. I've always been very independent and done things as I pleased (I'm not sure that is always a great thing!).
The habit that I think is the weakest in me is "View problems as challenges". Just last week when I was trying to complete an assignment for a graduate class, I had a little meltdown because things were just not working! To top it all off, the leftover supper I had planned to take to lunch the next day was ruined because the cricket invasion at my house! I forgot to take a deep breath and relax and "view the problems as a challenge". After a few tears, and conseling from my husband, I went to bed vowing to tackle the problems the next day. I did find the solutions to my problems, and had a great lunch despite the nasty crickets! Had I just veiwed the problems as challenges, the meltdown would have been avoided!
The habit that I think is the strongest in me is "Accept responsibility fro you own learning". I learned a long time ago, if you want something, you have to go get it. I've always been very independent and done things as I pleased (I'm not sure that is always a great thing!).
The habit that I think is the weakest in me is "View problems as challenges". Just last week when I was trying to complete an assignment for a graduate class, I had a little meltdown because things were just not working! To top it all off, the leftover supper I had planned to take to lunch the next day was ruined because the cricket invasion at my house! I forgot to take a deep breath and relax and "view the problems as a challenge". After a few tears, and conseling from my husband, I went to bed vowing to tackle the problems the next day. I did find the solutions to my problems, and had a great lunch despite the nasty crickets! Had I just veiwed the problems as challenges, the meltdown would have been avoided!
Thing #1
This is such an exciting adventure for me. For the first time since being an adult, I feel that I am not on the up and up on the latest technology. Somehow I stopped keeping up with the new and front running things out there. Now here is my chance to perhaps catch up and keep up with the students in my school!
So far setting up the blog and looking at the tasks to accomplish have been relatively easy! Hope it all goes as smoothly.
So far setting up the blog and looking at the tasks to accomplish have been relatively easy! Hope it all goes as smoothly.
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