Well, I don’t know how the awards were won; I only know the Web 2.0 is fun and the award list definitely worth a longer look. There are so many places to explore: Delicious, Kayak, Google docs, Rollyo, Flickr, Frappr, etc, but I did find some that I really liked: “Lulu” is a company offering diverse publishing and printing services. Lulu is offering writers (bestsellers, newcomers or simply fans) the opportunity to publish their work without cost!!!! I think Lulu explores a model that will have overwhelming importance in the future. It is the logical evolution of the classical publishing model, adapted to a world in which anyone can be an author and can have a market, even if that market is sometimes limited to a few friends, family members, and acquaintances.
Once again I spent to many hours exploring the web and I enjoyed it!!!!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thing #18
Last Tuesday I attended the conference: “Great Books for Gifted Kids” and discussed different books during the day. It was very interesting because on each table, we had to create a Google document and write our thoughts. It was funny because while I was working in my laptop I could see who was also writing and everybody can writes at the same time or delete or fix the document. It is perfect for group projects. With Goggle Docs, the document is in one place and each of us has access and we can adjust one! We can even add our comments in different colors from the text. As a teachers of the same team could work together from our own room with our own materials to produce lessons. I plan to use Google Docs more often now that I somewhat understand how they work!
I preferred Microsoft Office, because I have been using it for so long; however, I like the idea that I can access the same types of programs for free that I had to pay for with Microsoft Office. I just purchased a new laptop and didn't want to have to spend extra money on Microsoft Office, so I downloaded that and I am very happy with it. Furthermore Open Office does automatically update the program on my computer. Support may not be an issue after all.
I really like the availability of these free online productivity tools.
I preferred Microsoft Office, because I have been using it for so long; however, I like the idea that I can access the same types of programs for free that I had to pay for with Microsoft Office. I just purchased a new laptop and didn't want to have to spend extra money on Microsoft Office, so I downloaded that and I am very happy with it. Furthermore Open Office does automatically update the program on my computer. Support may not be an issue after all.
I really like the availability of these free online productivity tools.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Thing #17
Searchroll: Mr.D K205
After seeing the video made by Bruce Goodner, I finally set up my searchrolls because step-by-step instructions made it easy. Now I don't have to wade through so many irrelevant sites to find the one site I found useful before.
I think this is going to be beneficial for my students. I have been worried about sending my kids off to use the internet for research. There are so many great sites out there, but the trick is to find them. With Rollyo they can search the web, but only using the sites that we want, which means they won't get inappropriate sites.
I think Rollyo will make easier to introduce small research projects to young students.
I like how we can explore, save, and personalize those searchrolls created by others.
After seeing the video made by Bruce Goodner, I finally set up my searchrolls because step-by-step instructions made it easy. Now I don't have to wade through so many irrelevant sites to find the one site I found useful before.
I think this is going to be beneficial for my students. I have been worried about sending my kids off to use the internet for research. There are so many great sites out there, but the trick is to find them. With Rollyo they can search the web, but only using the sites that we want, which means they won't get inappropriate sites.
I think Rollyo will make easier to introduce small research projects to young students.
I like how we can explore, save, and personalize those searchrolls created by others.
Thing #16
I've enjoyed learning about technology at my own pace (Just yesterday, I spent more than 10 hours in front of my computer). I’ve learned a lot about the new things that are available on the web and young people play with it. I was thinking- this is going to change sooner and be replaced by something better- but now I am thinking that we have to keep up with the new technology to keep kids involved in learning.
Wiki's can be used for student group projects. It would be a great way for students to get engaged. It would be nice to use for team planning, meeting, etc. I will use it with my team for planning.
I set up a wiki on PBwiki and named it "K 205 PSE" but did not accomplish much more because my kindergarteners need a more protected environment and this wiki will be open only to the class eliminating the possibility to interact with a broader spectrum of people. Furthermore my students will be able to write until the second nine weeks. (Maybe with wiki they will try to write sooner). I need to improve it!
One thing is for certain: !we're going to have fun with my wiki!
Wiki's can be used for student group projects. It would be a great way for students to get engaged. It would be nice to use for team planning, meeting, etc. I will use it with my team for planning.
I set up a wiki on PBwiki and named it "K 205 PSE" but did not accomplish much more because my kindergarteners need a more protected environment and this wiki will be open only to the class eliminating the possibility to interact with a broader spectrum of people. Furthermore my students will be able to write until the second nine weeks. (Maybe with wiki they will try to write sooner). I need to improve it!
One thing is for certain: !we're going to have fun with my wiki!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thing #15
I found the articles a little hard to understand and not easy to read. (Am I out dated?) I also realized how important it is to try to stay informed and interested when something is hard.
As the article says: “In Web 2.0, the Web becomes the center of a new digital lifestyle that changes our culture and touches every aspect of our lives.” Technology is updated everyday, so it's only reasonable to think that this evolving technology will be part of education from now on.
I enjoyed reading the perspectives of bloggers, librarians, and the futurist on the Library 2.0. It is clear that libraries are changing. The library in my school has certainly changed in appearance and in the amount of technology available. Students with happily accept the Web 2.0 tools with ease and without fear. Adults (like me) are usually a little harder to convince to try the new and unexplored. (I am glad when I decided to sign up for these 23 things and not feel so intimidated). Our librarian embraces the idea that the library and her role as librarian are, and will continue to be, evolving. We're luck to have someone who embraces change and wants to grow and learn. Our librarian has done a fantastic job of training teachers so that we are able to train our students in the many uses of the technology that is available. She inspires us as classroom teachers to be open minded and a little daring in incorporating new technology into our teaching.
The video, "A Vision of Students Today", really hit me hard. With all of the electronic devices they grow up with (video games, iPods, iPhones, DVD players) they expect everything to be technology based. It is important that they are constantly reminded that not everything they read on the Internet or in blogs is necessarily correct.
I can't even remember the last time I saw a chalkboard in a school.
As the article says: “In Web 2.0, the Web becomes the center of a new digital lifestyle that changes our culture and touches every aspect of our lives.” Technology is updated everyday, so it's only reasonable to think that this evolving technology will be part of education from now on.
I enjoyed reading the perspectives of bloggers, librarians, and the futurist on the Library 2.0. It is clear that libraries are changing. The library in my school has certainly changed in appearance and in the amount of technology available. Students with happily accept the Web 2.0 tools with ease and without fear. Adults (like me) are usually a little harder to convince to try the new and unexplored. (I am glad when I decided to sign up for these 23 things and not feel so intimidated). Our librarian embraces the idea that the library and her role as librarian are, and will continue to be, evolving. We're luck to have someone who embraces change and wants to grow and learn. Our librarian has done a fantastic job of training teachers so that we are able to train our students in the many uses of the technology that is available. She inspires us as classroom teachers to be open minded and a little daring in incorporating new technology into our teaching.
The video, "A Vision of Students Today", really hit me hard. With all of the electronic devices they grow up with (video games, iPods, iPhones, DVD players) they expect everything to be technology based. It is important that they are constantly reminded that not everything they read on the Internet or in blogs is necessarily correct.
I can't even remember the last time I saw a chalkboard in a school.
Thing #14
Technorati was easy to access and I didn’t have to sign in and create another password for it. After exploring it, I realized that there is more information out there in blogs than I would ever have time to read. This website would be useful if I would like to find out other people experience, opinions and thoughts. We can all share news and information with each other, rather than relying only on traditional news media for news and information. Technorati is an excellent searching website for average people like us to locate blog sites that we can use to share news, information and lessons.
I found that the search results were similar in blog posts, tags and in the blog directory. I was surprised to see the top 10 searches. Some of the most popular blogs are related to technology. There is very useful technology information available on blogger sites when you have a technology problem.
I think if Tagging is something you do for yourself, to help find information but you might never find it because you don't know what someone has tagged it as. ????
I found that the search results were similar in blog posts, tags and in the blog directory. I was surprised to see the top 10 searches. Some of the most popular blogs are related to technology. There is very useful technology information available on blogger sites when you have a technology problem.
I think if Tagging is something you do for yourself, to help find information but you might never find it because you don't know what someone has tagged it as. ????
Monday, July 26, 2010
Thing #13
Tagging and discovering delicious
I found Diggs excellent for anonymous. Conversation happens around the content and Diggs provide tools for the community to discuss the topics that they’re passionate about. I didn’t find editors but I found this article very interesting: “How to Make Your PC as Fast as the Day you Bought It.” One of the most frustrating things in life is a slow computer. And the good news, it's not the computer hardware that's the problem. In most cases the hardware you have is perfectly capable of being restored to its original glory and kept in fast running condition with minimal effort. I need to restore my own PC.
I could not access Furl, the URL was blocked
I enjoyed DELICIOUS! I have tons of bookmarks, but I always have to scroll down the list to find what I am looking for. It tends to be unorganized and I though the problem was me, but assigning each bookmark a tag, I can find things quicker and easier to be shared among the grade level team. Delicious makes bookmarking, tagging, and sharing extremely easy. It's a better way to access materials on the internet that help support the curriculum.
I found Diggs excellent for anonymous. Conversation happens around the content and Diggs provide tools for the community to discuss the topics that they’re passionate about. I didn’t find editors but I found this article very interesting: “How to Make Your PC as Fast as the Day you Bought It.” One of the most frustrating things in life is a slow computer. And the good news, it's not the computer hardware that's the problem. In most cases the hardware you have is perfectly capable of being restored to its original glory and kept in fast running condition with minimal effort. I need to restore my own PC.
I could not access Furl, the URL was blocked
I enjoyed DELICIOUS! I have tons of bookmarks, but I always have to scroll down the list to find what I am looking for. It tends to be unorganized and I though the problem was me, but assigning each bookmark a tag, I can find things quicker and easier to be shared among the grade level team. Delicious makes bookmarking, tagging, and sharing extremely easy. It's a better way to access materials on the internet that help support the curriculum.
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