Really? One more thing? Man, and I thought I was done. Oh well. I'm going to be a turd and just answer all the questions.
* What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
My all time favorite thing that I did was signing up for Shelfari. I really love all the gadgets and interactivity of that site. And I'm not one for social networks (See Thing 18). I even put the widget in my blog that shows all the books that are on my shelf at Shelfari.
The most useful exercise was the one with Gliffy (Thing 14) because all the different applications that site has is wonderful for any teacher.
* How has this program affected your lifelong learning goals?
I now have something that can be used as a reflection tools in my lifelong learning. And there are so many opportunities for play with all the Web 2.0 tools (sometimes too many /: ) But then you find one that is wonderful for collaboration and alternate ways to assess knowledge (podcasts and YouTube). You just got to look.
* Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I now have an iGoogle page. And a Facebook account. And a blog. This whole thing was just one big unexpectedly fun adventure across subspace. Thought there were some times that made me go 'Ugh'.
* What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
Personally? Well, because it was a link in D2L sometimes you would open sites and it would be trapped in the D2L box thingy so it was hard to see or the site wouldn't even open because of something like "cannot open in another site". That's the only thing that peeved me.
* How will what you have learned influence your practice as a teacher?
I have a whole new set of skills under my belt and I'm ready to unleash them. Ways to interact, ways to facilitate learning, ways to engage children, all with the click of the mouse (or clicks of a keyboard). Most everything learned in the 23 Things is applicable in a classroom!
* How do you plan to keep up with new developments in web 2.0? Recommend a way that you have found to be useful.
If you hear of a beta, try it. If it looks fun, try it. If it the application works, keep at it. If not move on. Just staying aware that the Web is a changing interface is a good start. Going though and doing exercises like this like every five years or so would be awesome as well.
And as for coninuing with this I pledge too:
1. Keep my Facebook and actually update it.
2. Keep on with my blog.
So, for the 23 Things crowd, Au revoir!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thing #23
We totally already went over this in class! And another funny thing is I used the Fair(y) Use Tale as a tool in my technology project for the lesson we had to create about Creative Commons.
As for our discovery exercise, what shows that Learning 2.0-23Things for Teachers was based on someone else's work is in the credits. It states it outright.
"Credits
Learning 2.0 - 23 Things for Teachers is based on Learning 2.0 - 23 Things, a staff development program for the Mesquite Independent School District. That program was based on the Learning 2.0 program that was designed by Helene Blowers and adapted by the California School Library Association and others. Content and style for Learning 2.0 - 23 Things for Teachers has been borrowed and duplicated with permission, under a Creative Commons License."
That's pretty much a smokin' gun right there. Wow, this 23 Things thing has been adapted from an adaption of a work. That's so cool. AND, there's a sticker at the end of the 23th thing that says that Learning 2.0 - 23 Things for Teachers is under a Creative Commons license as well. Which means we could adapt it in the future to teach our students about all the fun and interesting Web 2.0 tools....Hey...This is kind of like the "Circle of Life" isn't it? We learn then use what we learned to teach others so that they can teach others. HOLY MOLY, I just got the point of all this!
And the use of learning about the Creative Commons is so that
a) we don’t break any copyright laws
b) so that we can be informed individuals and share all that we learned so that the circle continues!
Now that I've had a breakthrough, I'm going to go listen to that song...
Thing #22
Isn't it funny? We just made a podcast! :D Now we are discussing them again. I think I sense a pattern here. I chose a podcast entitled Write Now, because I would like to, one day aside from being an educator, be a young adult and children's writer. This be the link. Actually I listened to the third one, entitled 'Calming the Inner Critic'.
I found this in Podcast Directory which turned out to be the easiest to use. However, that doesn't seem to be saying much. There were some podcasts in there that did not have anything and the way everything is filed there is very odd. However, the other directories were not much better so...I'll just stick with Podcast Directory.
But back to the actual podcast I enjoyed it because it was a little bit helping you fight writers block, a little bit meditation and a little bit positve thinking. The host's voice isn't annoying or the like. And I know I have a really hard time calming down my inner critic so...I plan on subscribing...I think I have like 6 feeds on my Google reader now.
I found this in Podcast Directory which turned out to be the easiest to use. However, that doesn't seem to be saying much. There were some podcasts in there that did not have anything and the way everything is filed there is very odd. However, the other directories were not much better so...I'll just stick with Podcast Directory.
But back to the actual podcast I enjoyed it because it was a little bit helping you fight writers block, a little bit meditation and a little bit positve thinking. The host's voice isn't annoying or the like. And I know I have a really hard time calming down my inner critic so...I plan on subscribing...I think I have like 6 feeds on my Google reader now.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thing #21
Animoto is super easy and fun! I had a ball putting together my video. I also like how you could use music from your own library. I, personally, went with Daft Punk. All the buttons and gadgets are self-explanatory or explained so that anyone with just a little computer experience could create a video. The only drawback I saw with Animoto is how they are constantly bugging you to upgrade. I swear like every 2 seconds something is popping up to ask you "would you like an Upgrade?" No, no Animoto I do not want an upgrade. I don't have the money, so please stop asking me! D8
Also, so where do I put my video exactly?
Oh, so that's how! Nevermind....
Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.
Also, so where do I put my video exactly?
Oh, so that's how! Nevermind....
Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.
Thing #20
Really we get to do a thing on YouTube?? Really?! I LOVE YOUTUBE! There is so much fun to be had on the Tubes!
There's so much stuff on there too. Like just absolutely silly videos but what I really like is finding music videos on there like this one: (MIKA is awesome. You should really watch it!)
On a more professional note there are many videos on YouTube. In Educ 2100 are teacher had us watch like three videos on YouTube and answer questions about it. The theme was Exceptional Students. For my Diversity 4160 class we had to make an Annotated Resource Folder. I found this video and used it as one of my resources in my folder.
The only thing I never really liked about YouTube is it usually takes FOREVER to find anything worth while on that site because there is no way that videos are sorted. I would really like it if there were channels like on Hulu on YouTube. That would make life easier.
There's so much stuff on there too. Like just absolutely silly videos but what I really like is finding music videos on there like this one: (MIKA is awesome. You should really watch it!)
On a more professional note there are many videos on YouTube. In Educ 2100 are teacher had us watch like three videos on YouTube and answer questions about it. The theme was Exceptional Students. For my Diversity 4160 class we had to make an Annotated Resource Folder. I found this video and used it as one of my resources in my folder.
The only thing I never really liked about YouTube is it usually takes FOREVER to find anything worth while on that site because there is no way that videos are sorted. I would really like it if there were channels like on Hulu on YouTube. That would make life easier.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thing #19
I signed up for two social networks. TeacherPop and Shelfari. Of the three social networks I'm on, Shelfari is my favorite! It's all about books, which is my all time favorite thing in the entire world (followed by Star Trek) and you can tell EVERYONE which books you have read, you are reading, and you want to read. And on your virtual bookshelf you can see the actual book (I think that's the part I like best)! Here's my page: http://www.shelfari.com/o1514261237
I also signed up for TeacherPop, because it is a network just for educators and it was started here at APSU! My actual membership is still awaiting approval, but I have high hopes for this site. It's like Facebook, which is wonderful for educators to network, but just for teachers.
Now I'm going to go play on Shelfari some more. LOVEIN' IT!!
I also signed up for TeacherPop, because it is a network just for educators and it was started here at APSU! My actual membership is still awaiting approval, but I have high hopes for this site. It's like Facebook, which is wonderful for educators to network, but just for teachers.
Now I'm going to go play on Shelfari some more. LOVEIN' IT!!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thing #18
WHY? You know what happened last time I got a Facebook account? After two months I DELETED IT. ಠ_ಠ
I'm hoping this time around I can keep it longer, hahahahaha .__________. YES. Link to my page here!
No, but really social networking...not my cup of tea. I'm not a social person to begin with and here I am handed a way to be seen by people 24/7. I'm kind of looking at you funny saying, "Now why would I want that?"
I did friend someone. It was a character from one of my favorite webcomics. (Haha, no I'm not joking). But when I tried to find my BFF on there I couldn't. I'm not sure if I'm not looking in the right place or like what. I have no idea.
For education, can be a wonderful thing. Teachers can connect and keep in touch at the click of a button. Also by knowing about and being able to navigate social networking sites they won't be in the dark about things like cyber bullying and all the other not so nice things Facebook can be used for. I know in a class I had last semester our professor created a Facebook page for the class so people to congregate and ask questions among themselves and what ever else they wanted to to there (his words not mine) and this route might be applicable for a social networking site in view of high school learning (seeing as you must be over 13 to get into most of these sites).
I'm hoping this time around I can keep it longer, hahahahaha .__________. YES. Link to my page here!
No, but really social networking...not my cup of tea. I'm not a social person to begin with and here I am handed a way to be seen by people 24/7. I'm kind of looking at you funny saying, "Now why would I want that?"
I did friend someone. It was a character from one of my favorite webcomics. (Haha, no I'm not joking). But when I tried to find my BFF on there I couldn't. I'm not sure if I'm not looking in the right place or like what. I have no idea.
For education, can be a wonderful thing. Teachers can connect and keep in touch at the click of a button. Also by knowing about and being able to navigate social networking sites they won't be in the dark about things like cyber bullying and all the other not so nice things Facebook can be used for. I know in a class I had last semester our professor created a Facebook page for the class so people to congregate and ask questions among themselves and what ever else they wanted to to there (his words not mine) and this route might be applicable for a social networking site in view of high school learning (seeing as you must be over 13 to get into most of these sites).
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