Thing #7

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?

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!

Thing #5

Deep-Red
Originally uploaded by kalsang35

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.