Is It The End or Only The Begining?

As I went through all of the things we had to do there were a few that were my favorite. One of my favorite things was when I used the Animoto to create a 30 second clip. Also I really liked when I had to create an avatar. I liked how I got to design it to look however I wanted it to. By doing this program I have decided that I want to make sure that I keep up with the new technology and how I can use it in my future classroom. As I was going through this I would have to say that an unexpected thing would of been how easy it was to do the things. When I heard I had to create a blog and complete all these different task on technology I thought it would be hard but to my surprise it wasn't that hard. If I had to suggest one thing to improve on with this program would be maybe have better instructions when it comes to inserting links. At times I had a hard time trying to figure out the correct way to make it work. When I become a teacher I plan on taking what I learned and incorporate it into teaching my students whether it is using a video in class or creating some type of social networking page the parents and students can get on to find out information about what is going on in the classroom. I plan to keep up with the new developments on the web by checking websites and having time set aside for me to explore what is going on in the world of technology.

My resolution is that I will continuing my learning by using RSS for feed about the new advancements in technology. Also I will take time to remake my blog so that it will be a tool that I can use in my future classroom. I am going to try and get comfortable with the tools that I have learned and find ways to use them in my classroom.

Thing #23

Learning 2.0-23 Things is  created around different sources that are open for public use. These sources provide ideas about educational information and how to work with them. Google, Wikis, Flickr, and Facebook are just some of the many examples of sources used. Because the are open to the public and for educational use  they are allowed to be used.

After exploring the different sources I have a better understanding of Creative Commons and fair use. With my new understanding I can now know what I can and can't use in my future classroom.

Thing #22

While working with LiveBinder I created three binders. The first one is called reading in this binder there are different ideas teachers can use in the classroom. Another one is called classroom decor which has different ideas for teachers to decorate their classroom. Finally there is classwork templates which has links to different templates to use in the classroom on different subjects.

Classwork Templates

Thing #21

Twinkie

When making this video I had a great time. I liked how there was different types of styles to choose from. Also I liked how you can choose from different songs they have on there or how you can upload your own song. When it came to making this clip I chose to use pictures of me and my sister. My sister is getting married and so this part of the project gave me the perfect opportunity to look back on the good times we have had so far. Being able to pick the pictures you want or being able to upload a video to put into clip was also a good feature. Animoto is a very user friendly site and I feel that anyone could use it. As a teacher there are many different ways that you could use Animoto in the classroom.

Thing #20

 

I like how when you are on YouTube you can search for all types of videos. Also I like how you can post your own video on there and have others see your post. I chose this video because I feel like it fits perfect with what we are learning about in class. This video gives ten reasons why teachers should use technology in the classroom. You could use this site for  your library website for students to be able to see what a book is about before they read it.

Thing #19

Some online communities I am a part of is GoodReads, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. I have used GoodRead for one of my Children's Literature class. I like how on GoodReads you can find books that you might be interested in and see what others said about it. Also you can chose a genre of the book you want to read and see what is a popular book to read. Another website from the list of social networking sites on thing 19 I tried the Project Playlist. I liked how on Project Playlist you can find the songs that you like to listen to a create a playlist for them. Also I like that you can have as many playlist as you want. Some of the most appealing sites for me is Pinterest and GoodReads because they have great ideas as well as provide feedback on what others think about whatever you are looking up. I plan on using Pinterest and GoodReads when I am a teacher because they have good tools to use when I become a teacher.

Thing #18

https://twitter.com/TallonKristen

It is important for educators to know about social networking because it could be part of their students lives. Also social networking is good for educators because it gives them a way to communicate with other educators and get advise and see how things are going for them in their classrooms. When creating my Twitter account I gained more knowledge of being able to find resources that I might need when teaching. I liked how these sites provide an easy way for people to communicate better with one another. I liked Facebook more when comparing being able to talk with different people. However, when it came to being able to see the new ideas and updates that come along I like Twitter better for that. I could use Facebook in my classroom by having a Facebook page for my class that way my students' parents can add or like my page and get the latest information about what is going on in the classroom.

Thing #17

I think that Delicious is a good tool to use when teaching. I like how you can access all your bookmarks no matter what computer you are on. When exploring Delicious I liked how you can create tags to put certain links in group. I do see a potential use for this in a classroom. I think that it will help teachers keep better track of the websites that they want to use. I can remember being in class and my teacher looking through a long list of bookmarks trying to find a certain website and it taking forever to find it. I think that this would of been a great tool for her to of used. Also teachers could create a tag for there students to find websites that would help them practice on material that is being taught in class.Teachers can take advantage of social bookmarking site by being able to see what other teachers are using in class. They can get ideas from others on how to use a website or find websites that they might not of thought about using. Teachers could do a lot with Delicious to help them when teaching, they just have to figure out how they want to use it.

Thing #16

First I created my iGoogle page. I changed the theme to match my style. Then I added some gadgets. I added a to do list to help me keep up with my school work that needs to be done. Also I added google calendar so I could see the up coming holidays. Then I added sticky note so I could remind myself of little thing that I have to get done. Finally the last gadget I added was Bible Verse of the Day gadget so I can have a daily Bible verse to remind me of God is in control. The tools can help with school as well as at home. You can set reminders for things that you have coming up at school as well as task that you have at home that need completed. I think that the to do list is helpful even though you have to take some to write everything it will be worth it when you get everything you have to do done and not forget one of your tasks. Online calendars can be useful because some people spend a lot of time on the computer and this way they will know of what events are coming up. Also online calendars are good because you can make one and then share it with others who would need to know about the same events you have coming up. I would set my iGoogle page as my home screen because it has a lot information I am interested in all in one place. Plus it has all the gadgets that I could want on it.

Thing #15

I think that Wiki would be good to use for group projects. I like how it allows you to add and share things on the site. Using Wiki can provide you with information on where you can get informaion needed. I could use this in my class by having my students work in groups of  two or three and give them a topic we are talking about and have them create a Wiki where their classmates could get information about what we are learning in class.