Monday, February 18, 2008

Thing #6

Mashups - It was amazing to see the different that you could create combining Flickr with other applications. I particularly like the one where the photos were sorted by colors; really awesome. Looking at the "trading cards" in "mashups" gave me an idea where students could create a personal trading card about their favorite, and not-so-favorite, books to trade with other students.

REALLY COOL STUFF....

Thing #5

What a great way to set up photo albums. As I was looking through "flikr" I was thinking of ALL the photos I have stored in plastic tubs in my closet as well as photos in drawers -- photo life will be so much easier placing/sharing photos online.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Sandbox Posting...

Okay, I just played in the "Sandbox." I added an entry describing how I want to use Wikis in the classroom for literacy circle projects. I also mentioned that it would be a great idea for students to use Wikis to collaborate on the math Exemplars for problem solving. What a great way for students to see other's ways to solve problems. It would also be a great way for students to take notes, collaborate on SS topics, and study for tests.

Thing #16: Wikis

I found some good information that's going to help with my mid-term presentation, which happens to be Wikis. The two links I found most helpful were "Book Lovers Wiki," and "Sample Literacy Circle Wiki." Both of these Wikis helped me understand what we should include on the Wiki that we will be creating. We want to create a Wiki where students will have the opportunity to reflect on their reading and respond to other's reflections. The second Wiki I mentioned gave me some good insight on other Wikis I can create with my class where the students will focus on specific details while reading then create a written assignment.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Thing #4

OK, I have registered and I'm ready to PLAY.... This is great because I am already thinking of ways I can use it in my classroom: discussion board on a class chapter book, i.e. predictions, questions, commenting/answering questions with classmates. I believe this is a great way to help students increase critical thinking. I am EXCITED!!!!

Thing #3

Making my Avatar was fun. I had my kids, especially my daughter help me. Navigating through my blog this time to set up my Avatar was a bit easier. It's true that the more you do something the easier it becomes to do them. I'm excited about learning this new "Stuff." I have not looked at anyone else's Blog yet, so I haven't posed any questions or comments to others. That will be my next step after I complete "Thing #4."

Thing #2

The easiest habit for me is "Viewing Problems as Challenges." I have always believed that everything happens for a reason. It is up to us to learn from our situations. The most difficult habit for me is "Teaching and Mentoring Others," because I don't like to come across as a "know-it-all."