The major hurdle with this particular wiki was that not all teachers edited or looked at their students posting of information and discussion questions. I found that there were many errors in several of the "posts" as well as some "silly - unthought out" questions. As with much of the Web 2.0 tools a big hurdle is access. Since not all students have the ability to "post" at home we would need to get creative to find opportunities for them to post at school.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thing 21
Wikis are a wonderful way of sharing and collaborating. I see it as a wonderful way for me to share training resources and curricular links with staff, parents and students. I used one with elementary students called "Spice it Up a Notch". It was created by teachers at a RESC. Classrooms were invited to join and comment on literary aspects of Nutmeg books. As part of their post students could add videos, add a sequel to the book, add images, add internet links to expand on topics such as the setting in the book among other things. As an example, one book took place near the Grand Canyon so the student was able to create a hyperlink to a site with more information and photos. What I liked a lot was the support materials that were included including a parent permission letter and a student contract for appropriate etiquette when using the internet. I also liked that the students didn't need an email account but rather were given a login and password unique for them. We, as the teachers, created those. We also did not allow anything to be posted without our approval.
Thing 20
As far as my opinion on e-books, the jury is still out. I still enjoy curling up with a good mystery book with my dog and my bag of M&M’s at my side. I also love going to the library book sales and weeding through all the treasures. Getting 20 books for 20 dollars has always been a great outing for me. However, I cannot deny the reality that eBooks allow greater access to books and information, along with the option of getting an electronic reader that will read the text for those with visual impairments or difficulty reading. Imagine allowing a student who is in 7th grade reading at a fourth grade level to listen to the information in his/her social studies book instead of stumbling through trying to understand the material or just not attempting it at all. Ebooks are also a good way for giving access to all for resources that the school district doesn’t have enough of. It also allows you to read on many different devices and in many different places. In conclusion, I know my grandchildren will be reading on devices that aren’t even invented yet but I hope when they come to visit grandma and she’s turning pages in the archaic paper book they will think that’s neat too.
Thing 19
Screen casting for me was very intimidating. I had to work through several technical issues before I could even begin. Once solving those I was able to begin. I found it hard to keep my thoughts flowing along with inflection in my voice. I also lost a lot of the visual because I didn't have my "screen" large enough. I do think it has value for creating training snip its for teachers. To add to my frustration when embedding the code it would not play. I included it however in case someone out there has some magic advice. I also included the web link and attached the mov file.Hopefully, one of these will work. If not it sure gave me practice in all the options of this posting. Not sure if it might be easier to just create small videos using a flip camera. Something to pursue. Anyway, for your watching and listening pleasure.
http://screenr.com/6sO
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thing 18 - Podcasts
To start I went to Itunes and searcheds for a podcast on computers. The one I chose had some interesting advice for parents on kids and computers and the need to stay aware of what their child is doing on the computer.
I think this one would be good to post on our school's website as a parent resource.
Kids and Computers
I also like Radio Willow Web.
These are a group of elementary students who create podcasts on educational topics. Nothing better than kids teaching kids.
Other suggested sites, almost all of which are found on ITUNES.
1. Children’s Fun Storytime
Best for: Letting someone else read aloud to the kids for a change.
Why It’s Worth It: This new audio podcast, started this past December, features dramatically intoned readings of favorite kids’ stories like The Little Engine That Could and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.
Where to Find it: On iTunes.
I think this one would be good to post on our school's website as a parent resource.
Kids and Computers
I also like Radio Willow Web.
These are a group of elementary students who create podcasts on educational topics. Nothing better than kids teaching kids.
Other suggested sites, almost all of which are found on ITUNES.
1. Children’s Fun Storytime
Best for: Letting someone else read aloud to the kids for a change.
Why It’s Worth It: This new audio podcast, started this past December, features dramatically intoned readings of favorite kids’ stories like The Little Engine That Could and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.
Where to Find it: On iTunes.
2. Poem of the Day
Best for : Poetry Month, of course. Perfect for a quick poetry break, or an ongoing writers’ workshop.
Why It’s Worth It : Here are audio recordings of poems by many of the heavy-hitters—Emily Dickinson, Ezra Pound, Langston Hughes—so it’s easy to find a poem appropriate for your class.
Where to Find it : On iTunes, or at www.sonibyte.com
3. Sixty-Second Science
Best for: Daily blasts of entertaining, thought-provoking science news.
Why It’s Worth It : New theories on how some dinosaurs knew how to fly, how the sun sets our internal clocks, whether groundhogs can really predict the weather, and much more, all presented in a zippy radio-news format by the editors of Scientific American.
Where to Find it: On iTunes, or at www.sciam.com
4. The Science Show for Kids
Best for : Clear, accurate answers to kids’ real science questions, like “Why do we have five fingers?”
Why It’s Worth It: The Science Show for Kids is a five-minute audio podcast hosted by psychology professor David Brodbeck, who invites children to send in their burning questions. How do bees make honey? Are there really aliens? “If I don’t know the answer,” Brodbeck says, “I’ll find a scientist who does.”
Where to Find it: On iTunes.
5. The Teachers’ Lounge
Best for: Teachers. Hang out (virtually) with these two middle school teachers as they interview authors, talk about teaching challenges, and just plain chat.
Why It’s Worth It: The how-tos: how to deal with swearing; how to set up service projects; etc.
Where to Find it: On iTunes, or at www.podcast.net/show/67551
6. Bookwink
Best for: Video booktalks that get kids excited about reading a new book.
Why It’s Worth It: Former librarian Sonja Cole hosts 3-minute video booktalks for kids in grades 3-8. The Web site also includes lists of read-alikes for the books she talks about.
Where to Find It: On iTunes, or at www.bookwink.com
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thing 17
Thing 17
I created a Zoho Show on Word 2010 primarily to see how this works. Again, like Google Docs I see this as a collaboration tool as well as a way for me to share information with others. I found the tool fairly easy to use although there were some features like spell check that I couldn't find. In might work better to create a "real" Powerpoint and then upload it to this tool. Another day!
I created a Zoho Show on Word 2010 primarily to see how this works. Again, like Google Docs I see this as a collaboration tool as well as a way for me to share information with others. I found the tool fairly easy to use although there were some features like spell check that I couldn't find. In might work better to create a "real" Powerpoint and then upload it to this tool. Another day!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Thing 16
Voice Thread
I have found this to be an excellent tool and see it as a great way for students to comment on literature or each other's work. Using the educator's version the teacher can set parameters where the comments don't get shared until he/she has approved them. Images of students can be used or a clip art image. Music can also be added. How cool to have students pick a song that relates to the book they read. Get ready Magie. This will be great to use for your monthly book sharing. To my 23 things peers feel free to add a comment on my book.
Voice Thread
I have found this to be an excellent tool and see it as a great way for students to comment on literature or each other's work. Using the educator's version the teacher can set parameters where the comments don't get shared until he/she has approved them. Images of students can be used or a clip art image. Music can also be added. How cool to have students pick a song that relates to the book they read. Get ready Magie. This will be great to use for your monthly book sharing. To my 23 things peers feel free to add a comment on my book.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Thing 15 - Cloud Computing
Thing 15 How might you use this tool in your personal and professional life? This is a great tool for collaborating with peers. I really see it being useful for working on all the NEASC reports we will be focusing on during the next school year. A bonus is it allows us to keep older versions so we can see how the thoughts progress through the process and if necessary go back to an earlier version. It would also be great for sharing curriculum documents as we continue to revise all of them.
What issues come to mind about using this tool with students (ie, they need email addresses to log-in)? The fact of students needing email accounts continues to be an issue for both access and legalities. Again, that's why with younger students I like epals. It is totally secure and the teacher can create "imaginary" accounts that the students can log in with. Wikispaces also allows teachers to set up logins for students without email accounts. This was also helpful when I did the Wiki Spice it up a Notch with students.
I have attempted to post a power point presentation on google docs for all to enjoy and add to. Here's hoping I did it right. I think that collaboration is a valuable tool for all and look forward to seeing my presentation grow and improve.l
What issues come to mind about using this tool with students (ie, they need email addresses to log-in)? The fact of students needing email accounts continues to be an issue for both access and legalities. Again, that's why with younger students I like epals. It is totally secure and the teacher can create "imaginary" accounts that the students can log in with. Wikispaces also allows teachers to set up logins for students without email accounts. This was also helpful when I did the Wiki Spice it up a Notch with students.
I have attempted to post a power point presentation on google docs for all to enjoy and add to. Here's hoping I did it right. I think that collaboration is a valuable tool for all and look forward to seeing my presentation grow and improve.l
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Thing 14
What did you join? I joined Ning. Why? I joined this one because it had an educational tie and because I didn't have any experience with it.
Has your opinion about social networking changed since working on this Thing? I see some value as I can easily add video, photos, apps, and comments. I don't like the ads and don't know if I could keep up with all the elements.
What do you see as the educational possibilities (if any) for social networking? I think for the grade levels with whom I work I prefer blogs and wikis. I will need to explore the tool more before I can comment on its value in the classroom.
What did you join? I joined Ning. Why? I joined this one because it had an educational tie and because I didn't have any experience with it.
Has your opinion about social networking changed since working on this Thing? I see some value as I can easily add video, photos, apps, and comments. I don't like the ads and don't know if I could keep up with all the elements.
What do you see as the educational possibilities (if any) for social networking? I think for the grade levels with whom I work I prefer blogs and wikis. I will need to explore the tool more before I can comment on its value in the classroom.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Thing 13
Where did you create your account - Diigo or Delicious? Why?
I chose Delicious for now as I had started an account there a few years ago at a CREC workshop. Since I was able to "sync" it with Firefox as well I thought it was a good start. I would like to investigate Diigo upon completion of my remaining 23 things.
Okay, I couldn't wait. I created an account with Diigo. This is awesome! I not only got to add links but an image as well. Then I created a community to which I added some staff but also some imaginary students. My next step is to simulate the experience of the student. What a great way to share resources!! Reminds of the student logins for Discovery Education. I'm hoping I can convince a staff member to share his/her students with me to really try this resource out. Cindy??? Magie? Are you game?
Reflect on how you think social bookmarking can be used in your teaching. This is a phenomenal way for me to share resources with teachers, parents and students. In my role as a resource teacher, I am often asked about good sites for students to use in school and at home and places teachers can access to find lessons, worksheets, and project ideas. Since Newington at this time doesn't have a portal that I can post to this is a great resource for me to use to share "my resources." . I plan to create a CMT section with sites for help with LA and Math that students and parents can use at home as well as sites for other disciplines. The hardest thing for me will be limiting the number of sites and coming up with appropriate tags.
Where did you create your account - Diigo or Delicious? Why?
I chose Delicious for now as I had started an account there a few years ago at a CREC workshop. Since I was able to "sync" it with Firefox as well I thought it was a good start. I would like to investigate Diigo upon completion of my remaining 23 things.
Okay, I couldn't wait. I created an account with Diigo. This is awesome! I not only got to add links but an image as well. Then I created a community to which I added some staff but also some imaginary students. My next step is to simulate the experience of the student. What a great way to share resources!! Reminds of the student logins for Discovery Education. I'm hoping I can convince a staff member to share his/her students with me to really try this resource out. Cindy??? Magie? Are you game?
Reflect on how you think social bookmarking can be used in your teaching. This is a phenomenal way for me to share resources with teachers, parents and students. In my role as a resource teacher, I am often asked about good sites for students to use in school and at home and places teachers can access to find lessons, worksheets, and project ideas. Since Newington at this time doesn't have a portal that I can post to this is a great resource for me to use to share "my resources." . I plan to create a CMT section with sites for help with LA and Math that students and parents can use at home as well as sites for other disciplines. The hardest thing for me will be limiting the number of sites and coming up with appropriate tags.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Thing 12
Is tagging a useful way to organize your digital resources and why?
Tagging is absolutely a valuable time saving tool. The best example I can give is when placing items in the my content folder on the Smartboard. This allows teachers to have the content they want students to use by defining the "tags" or search strings that will make sure the image, file, or other object will be available for use. As an example, if I wanted the students to get a picture of a Labrador retriever I could specify which tags would bring my image to the results box. I could include - dog, lab, retriever, 4 legged animal, etc. The sky is the limit. A great vocabulary activity -
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages? I think tagging is a great way to allow sharing of content. It will save time for the younger students who won't have to just search "willy nilly." They will get to where you want them to be quickly and efficiently. They will have more time to work on the task. The disadvantage is that if others using your links aren't aware of the syntax you are using they might miss out on valuable resources.
What is important to think about before assigning tags to bookmarks or other Internet content? Make sure the tags are relevant and that others using your list are aware of your protocol. A possible solution would be to formulate a common set of rules for how to tag resources you want to share. As an example - all lower case, when or when not to use punctuation, etc.
Is tagging a useful way to organize your digital resources and why?
Tagging is absolutely a valuable time saving tool. The best example I can give is when placing items in the my content folder on the Smartboard. This allows teachers to have the content they want students to use by defining the "tags" or search strings that will make sure the image, file, or other object will be available for use. As an example, if I wanted the students to get a picture of a Labrador retriever I could specify which tags would bring my image to the results box. I could include - dog, lab, retriever, 4 legged animal, etc. The sky is the limit. A great vocabulary activity -
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages? I think tagging is a great way to allow sharing of content. It will save time for the younger students who won't have to just search "willy nilly." They will get to where you want them to be quickly and efficiently. They will have more time to work on the task. The disadvantage is that if others using your links aren't aware of the syntax you are using they might miss out on valuable resources.
What is important to think about before assigning tags to bookmarks or other Internet content? Make sure the tags are relevant and that others using your list are aware of your protocol. A possible solution would be to formulate a common set of rules for how to tag resources you want to share. As an example - all lower case, when or when not to use punctuation, etc.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Thing 11
Review the widget you selected. Are you getting comfortable with embedding code? How can widgets enhance your instructional practices?
Yes, I am comfortable with embedding code a process I've used before. I think some widgets are an enhancement to instruction as they provide quick ways to motivate kids - those schemas that hook kids. This one seems like a good one for LA classes.
Review the widget you selected. Are you getting comfortable with embedding code? How can widgets enhance your instructional practices?
Yes, I am comfortable with embedding code a process I've used before. I think some widgets are an enhancement to instruction as they provide quick ways to motivate kids - those schemas that hook kids. This one seems like a good one for LA classes.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Thing 10
What is the value of Twitter? For me personally I don't think I could religiously keep "posting" the events of my day which honestly are not that exciting. I could see this as a great way for someone to relate their travels in real time. Sort of like an instant travelogue that I could live through vicariously. Or imagine the students in a language class who could follows someone's visit to the country they are studying as they are there - no details to remember - instant thoughts; instant pictures. Or a soldier's comments on a day in battle as it happens.
Select one of the sites that you explored from The Best of the Web 2008 or Time's 50 Best Websites of 2009. What did you like or dislike about the tool? What were the site’s useful features? Could you see any educational applications for it?
I like two different sites. One is the Wayback Machine. It is described as , "Browse through over 150 billion web pages archived from 1996 to a few months ago. To start surfing the Wayback, type in the web address of a site or page where you would like to start, and press enter. Then select from the archived dates available. The resulting pages point to other archived pages at as close a date as possible. Keyword searching is not currently supported." This allows teachers to find a site that he/she used to use successfully but can no longer access as the original host can no longer maintain it on the server. First Grade Backpack is one example, I have used this site for.
The other site is drop.io. it is described as "a private file-sharing service where you can stuff your stuff. There's nothing to learn, just open drop.io, select the files you want to take with you, and when you arrive home — or anywhere with a Web connection — there they will be. It's a great way to share a lot of data with other people too: just upload your files and then e-mail or text people the URL "key." There are tons of other features for working with groups, but you don't have to learn about them to start using the service. " How many times have we emailed to ourselves or others or carried around several USB drives?This would be a great way to have students comment on a question or problem that you propose without you having to copy or email anything. Or to allow you to finish that document that you start at home and need to finish in school. I think the features for working with groups will have lots of educational uses. Something for me to explore.
What is the value of Twitter? For me personally I don't think I could religiously keep "posting" the events of my day which honestly are not that exciting. I could see this as a great way for someone to relate their travels in real time. Sort of like an instant travelogue that I could live through vicariously. Or imagine the students in a language class who could follows someone's visit to the country they are studying as they are there - no details to remember - instant thoughts; instant pictures. Or a soldier's comments on a day in battle as it happens.
Select one of the sites that you explored from The Best of the Web 2008 or Time's 50 Best Websites of 2009. What did you like or dislike about the tool? What were the site’s useful features? Could you see any educational applications for it?
I like two different sites. One is the Wayback Machine. It is described as , "Browse through over 150 billion web pages archived from 1996 to a few months ago. To start surfing the Wayback, type in the web address of a site or page where you would like to start, and press enter. Then select from the archived dates available. The resulting pages point to other archived pages at as close a date as possible. Keyword searching is not currently supported." This allows teachers to find a site that he/she used to use successfully but can no longer access as the original host can no longer maintain it on the server. First Grade Backpack is one example, I have used this site for.
The other site is drop.io. it is described as "a private file-sharing service where you can stuff your stuff. There's nothing to learn, just open drop.io, select the files you want to take with you, and when you arrive home — or anywhere with a Web connection — there they will be. It's a great way to share a lot of data with other people too: just upload your files and then e-mail or text people the URL "key." There are tons of other features for working with groups, but you don't have to learn about them to start using the service. " How many times have we emailed to ourselves or others or carried around several USB drives?This would be a great way to have students comment on a question or problem that you propose without you having to copy or email anything. Or to allow you to finish that document that you start at home and need to finish in school. I think the features for working with groups will have lots of educational uses. Something for me to explore.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Thing 9
I loved the Curriki site and have included a blurb to explain it much better than I could. "Curriki is more than your average website; we're a community of educators, learners and committed education experts who are working together to create quality materials that will benefit teachers and students around the world.
Curriki is an online environment created to support the development and free distribution of world-class educational materials to anyone who needs them. Our name is a play on the combination of 'curriculum' and 'wiki' which is the technology we're using to make education universally accessible."
I found a lesson that might work for the study of weather in first grade.
http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_NortelLearniT/HowDoestheWeatherChange
As well as an explanation of what a wiki is. How simplistic but so easy to understand.
Okay back to my mission....
How do you see teaching and learning changing as a result of Web 2.0? As we have all learned since starting this project we all need to teach to the "new student". A student who needs to know how to collaborate and access information instantaneously as it will change every second. Teachers are no longer the dispenser of knowledge and students are no longer the passive sieves that we, or at least, I used to be. I envision a lot of online courses in the future and perhaps a time when students don't go to school every day but perhaps meet once or twice a week for sharing.
What opportunities do you see emerging? I see opportunities for more sharing with other students in other states and countries. I envision learning a language from a teacher in Russia - real time. I envision lap tops built into desks, IPODS and cell phones on every "what to bring to school list."
What can educators do to practice and teach ethical use of these interactive resources? Every college student who is in an education program should have instruction on copyright laws and citing of information. Students in schools should be taught from kindergarten on up the importance of giving credit in whatever format media specialists feel they can handle. I think Newington has done a great job in creating a scaffolding curriculum for our students. Now we need to make sure every staff member and student is aware of the content and how to use the content. Teachers in classrooms need to support the require "these rules" not just the computer teachers and media specialist. We need to work together on this just as the vertical teams work in the "major" disciplines.
As far as the use of Wikis... we need to have students respect what others post and we need to have teachers make sure what is posted is accurate and of a good quality. I loved the wiki "Spice it up a Notch" for Nutmeg books but found sometimes the quality of the posts and comments contained grammatical errors as well as lacking substance. It's a great tool but we need to as we do with all of our tools, use it well.
I loved the Curriki site and have included a blurb to explain it much better than I could. "Curriki is more than your average website; we're a community of educators, learners and committed education experts who are working together to create quality materials that will benefit teachers and students around the world.
Curriki is an online environment created to support the development and free distribution of world-class educational materials to anyone who needs them. Our name is a play on the combination of 'curriculum' and 'wiki' which is the technology we're using to make education universally accessible."
I found a lesson that might work for the study of weather in first grade.
http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_NortelLearniT/HowDoestheWeatherChange
As well as an explanation of what a wiki is. How simplistic but so easy to understand.
Okay back to my mission....
How do you see teaching and learning changing as a result of Web 2.0? As we have all learned since starting this project we all need to teach to the "new student". A student who needs to know how to collaborate and access information instantaneously as it will change every second. Teachers are no longer the dispenser of knowledge and students are no longer the passive sieves that we, or at least, I used to be. I envision a lot of online courses in the future and perhaps a time when students don't go to school every day but perhaps meet once or twice a week for sharing.
What opportunities do you see emerging? I see opportunities for more sharing with other students in other states and countries. I envision learning a language from a teacher in Russia - real time. I envision lap tops built into desks, IPODS and cell phones on every "what to bring to school list."
What can educators do to practice and teach ethical use of these interactive resources? Every college student who is in an education program should have instruction on copyright laws and citing of information. Students in schools should be taught from kindergarten on up the importance of giving credit in whatever format media specialists feel they can handle. I think Newington has done a great job in creating a scaffolding curriculum for our students. Now we need to make sure every staff member and student is aware of the content and how to use the content. Teachers in classrooms need to support the require "these rules" not just the computer teachers and media specialist. We need to work together on this just as the vertical teams work in the "major" disciplines.
As far as the use of Wikis... we need to have students respect what others post and we need to have teachers make sure what is posted is accurate and of a good quality. I loved the wiki "Spice it up a Notch" for Nutmeg books but found sometimes the quality of the posts and comments contained grammatical errors as well as lacking substance. It's a great tool but we need to as we do with all of our tools, use it well.
Thing 8
Although this video is a few years old I found it had relevant information and the points made were "right on" - in my humble opinion. The use of cell phones and Ipods is something that has been talked about for the past few years. Many districts have embraced the concept especially for podcasting. At Middletown High School a social studies teacher uploads files to his students every class period and downloads their work the next day by using his docking station. Wouldn't the environmentalists love that - save those trees! And to use cell phones as a student response system... move over clickers!! Or search the web right from your desk instead of having to go to the lab or library! Talk about teachable moments! I know it is still a question of access for all but I'm sure we could find a way to provide for those students that didn't have the economic means.
Pay Attention
Although this video is a few years old I found it had relevant information and the points made were "right on" - in my humble opinion. The use of cell phones and Ipods is something that has been talked about for the past few years. Many districts have embraced the concept especially for podcasting. At Middletown High School a social studies teacher uploads files to his students every class period and downloads their work the next day by using his docking station. Wouldn't the environmentalists love that - save those trees! And to use cell phones as a student response system... move over clickers!! Or search the web right from your desk instead of having to go to the lab or library! Talk about teachable moments! I know it is still a question of access for all but I'm sure we could find a way to provide for those students that didn't have the economic means.
Pay Attention
Thing 7
I like You Tube for its variety of offerings and shortness (???word) of clips. This makes it easy to use in a class period. It underscores the question "Why not use technology that students love to teach more effectively?" Teacher Tube and School Tube are similar in nature. Another site to check out is Hulu. Although this one needs to be used with much preparation as it contains TV shows and some videos. You will find current shows as well as educational based ones. In closing we should also not forget Discovery Education as a source for videos for our students. The new version has improved the ease of use and added many more features. Students can be assigned to watch clips and animations and comment on line thus completing the work at home or at least out of class. Also take a look at Teacher Domain - a wealth of clips for education. Access to You Tube is the same everywhere in the district - teachers yes - students no.
I like You Tube for its variety of offerings and shortness (???word) of clips. This makes it easy to use in a class period. It underscores the question "Why not use technology that students love to teach more effectively?" Teacher Tube and School Tube are similar in nature. Another site to check out is Hulu. Although this one needs to be used with much preparation as it contains TV shows and some videos. You will find current shows as well as educational based ones. In closing we should also not forget Discovery Education as a source for videos for our students. The new version has improved the ease of use and added many more features. Students can be assigned to watch clips and animations and comment on line thus completing the work at home or at least out of class. Also take a look at Teacher Domain - a wealth of clips for education. Access to You Tube is the same everywhere in the district - teachers yes - students no.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Thing 4
What service did you choose? I have used both Netvibes and IGoogle. Why? I have decided to use IGOOGLE as it allows me access to several RSS feeds and other google applications.
What are some of the items you included on your custom homepage? I have feeds to several technology magazines and blogs as well as the standard driving directions, weather, and to do list.
What kind of widgets or links could you add to your homepage that would enhance instruction?I would probably add some feeds that connect to response systems and SMartboards so that I might learn some more tips to share with teachers.
Thing 4 - IGoogle home page
What service did you choose? I have used both Net vibes and I google. Why? I have used IGoogle as my home page for awhile now as it integrates well with my other google services and allows for good RSS feeds.
What are some of the items you included on your custom homepage? I have feeds to several technology magazines and blogs as well as the standard weather, driving directions
What kind of widgets or links could you add to your homepage that would enhance instruction? I would add links to educational portals, sites that discuss use of Smartboards, and sites that provided tutorials or information on Office 2010.
What kind of widgets or links could you add to your homepage that would enhance instruction? I would add links to educational portals, sites that discuss use of Smartboards, and sites that provided tutorials or information on Office 2010.
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