Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
More finds: http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/
Actually, that is a link off of http://www.glogster.com/edu
(recommended by librarians on lm_net)
Actually, that is a link off of http://www.glogster.com/edu
(recommended by librarians on lm_net)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
On my own: Just discovered Wikimedia Commons and I'm listening to Beethoven! (yes, I went back in the 23 things to see what I may have overlooked. I had saved the article in Favorites to look at later. Glad I did.) So much to explore! http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ludwig_van_Beethoven_-_symphony_no._5_in_c_minor,_op._67_-_i._allegro_con_brio.ogg
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Franz_Liszt_-_1st_piano_concerto,_2nd_movement.ogg (Now I'm listening to Liszt.)
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Franz_Liszt_-_1st_piano_concerto,_2nd_movement.ogg (Now I'm listening to Liszt.)
Thing 23
Well, I'm done! I have learned a lot about web 2.0. I don't know how much will stick with me unless I use the different "things" frequently though (always the problem with me and technology).
I started out having a lot of fun with the blogging itself. I liked creating images and uploading them too.
I'm glad I know more about You Tube, RSS feeds, and Facebook because the students all use them (it bothers me a bit that they always know so much more about the technology than we do!) At least now, I know more because from home I could explore more and not be blocked by webblocker.
I'll probably refer back to the 23 Things blog in the future when I find a practical use for one of the "things" and want to use one again. For instance, librarything, might be nice to refer to when considering book purchases for my library. Also, the wiki from Ohio Univ. Business library might be interesting to "borrow" ideas from. And, I will be sure to mention to students and teachers that the audiobooks are available from the public library site (Overdrive).
Overall, this was a good idea (Web 2.0 online course); I'm glad I signed up for it! Jen was great to reply quickly to any emails I sent to her for help on it, too. It would have been more fun if the blogs had created discussions among the participants, but maybe everyone was too busy for that? I enjoy feedback from online classmates when I take online courses...keeps me motivated. And, with that, I'm glad we had time this summer to complete the 23 things!
Well, I'm done! I have learned a lot about web 2.0. I don't know how much will stick with me unless I use the different "things" frequently though (always the problem with me and technology).
I started out having a lot of fun with the blogging itself. I liked creating images and uploading them too.
I'm glad I know more about You Tube, RSS feeds, and Facebook because the students all use them (it bothers me a bit that they always know so much more about the technology than we do!) At least now, I know more because from home I could explore more and not be blocked by webblocker.
I'll probably refer back to the 23 Things blog in the future when I find a practical use for one of the "things" and want to use one again. For instance, librarything, might be nice to refer to when considering book purchases for my library. Also, the wiki from Ohio Univ. Business library might be interesting to "borrow" ideas from. And, I will be sure to mention to students and teachers that the audiobooks are available from the public library site (Overdrive).
Overall, this was a good idea (Web 2.0 online course); I'm glad I signed up for it! Jen was great to reply quickly to any emails I sent to her for help on it, too. It would have been more fun if the blogs had created discussions among the participants, but maybe everyone was too busy for that? I enjoy feedback from online classmates when I take online courses...keeps me motivated. And, with that, I'm glad we had time this summer to complete the 23 things!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Week 9 Thing 22
Overdrive was new to me. I watched most of the video that explained it and it sounds great! I browsed the young adult collection and saw popular titles and series the students would like. Also, I looked at the classic literature titles to see if curriculum materials were there in case I needed to recommend it to students with reading difficulties or visual handicaps.
I have downloaded from Project Gutenburg's free audiobooks for students to check out. These didn't have a "return" date.
Overdrive was new to me. I watched most of the video that explained it and it sounds great! I browsed the young adult collection and saw popular titles and series the students would like. Also, I looked at the classic literature titles to see if curriculum materials were there in case I needed to recommend it to students with reading difficulties or visual handicaps.
I have downloaded from Project Gutenburg's free audiobooks for students to check out. These didn't have a "return" date.
Week 9 Thing 21
I did a Google search for : book review young adult podcast . I found a NY Times podcasting site that had a children's book reviewer who had interviewed Laurie Halse Anderson about her book Wintergirls, which, coincidentally, I just read this month. The interview was great and answered some of the questions I had about the process of writing this book, etc. So, I really was glad to find the podcast. http://www.nytimes.com/ref/books/books-podcast-archive.html
I also enjoyed the video explaining the idea of podcasting (the Ninja who used whales and apple pies to explain)--very helpful.
I did a Google search for : book review young adult podcast . I found a NY Times podcasting site that had a children's book reviewer who had interviewed Laurie Halse Anderson about her book Wintergirls, which, coincidentally, I just read this month. The interview was great and answered some of the questions I had about the process of writing this book, etc. So, I really was glad to find the podcast. http://www.nytimes.com/ref/books/books-podcast-archive.html
I also enjoyed the video explaining the idea of podcasting (the Ninja who used whales and apple pies to explain)--very helpful.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Week 9 Thing 20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx6MGTVI0FA This is a video uploaded by my daughter's church group from their volunteer spring break to New Orleans. It was nice to be able to see it on You Tube.
I also looked up "hairstyles" and found Ford Models. Here's an example (creating a quick, easy style for a party): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZgmHYMj0k8&feature=related . I think it would be fun for the students in cosmetology to create something like this. Or, just to watch it and get ideas.
I also looked up masonry and found one of a mason building the brick on a new house---good for the masonry students to try to create or view. They could make video collages and use them for recruiting new students. The only problem?...Our school system blocks You Tube!
As far as what I didn't like? Some of the comments posted were crude. (which is why the school system blocks You Tube...unfortunately, inappropriate posts do exist.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx6MGTVI0FA This is a video uploaded by my daughter's church group from their volunteer spring break to New Orleans. It was nice to be able to see it on You Tube.
I also looked up "hairstyles" and found Ford Models. Here's an example (creating a quick, easy style for a party): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZgmHYMj0k8&feature=related . I think it would be fun for the students in cosmetology to create something like this. Or, just to watch it and get ideas.
I also looked up masonry and found one of a mason building the brick on a new house---good for the masonry students to try to create or view. They could make video collages and use them for recruiting new students. The only problem?...Our school system blocks You Tube!
As far as what I didn't like? Some of the comments posted were crude. (which is why the school system blocks You Tube...unfortunately, inappropriate posts do exist.)
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