Week 9 #23

Well, I have finally reached #23 and must say that I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This was my first attempt at an online program and maintaining a blog and although I was a little hesitant about using a blog and writing down my thoughts, I have managed to make it through.I was surprised at the amount of material that was presented and learned about the many programs that are available. One of my favorites was Library Thing and being able to show some of my favorite books on my blog. I also liked working with the Image genereators and adding my image to the blog.I tried to include and embed the work into my blog and found that in most cases, it wasn't too hard. Although I won't be able to use everything that was included, I now can understand how exciting technology has become and can only imagine what the future might hold. I would most definitely take part in another online activity. This experience was challenging adn extremely rewarding. Thank You for providing it.

Week 9 #22

I am so amazed at everything that is available to us today. The number of ebooks that are in the public domain and those that are available to purchase is mind boggling. I know that many of our upper elementary students are now listening to audiobooks and are able to enjoy the stories that their classmates are able to read. I still enjoy holding that very large book and reading aloud to my students or devouring that wonderful best seller. I guess you could say that I am my showing my age.

Week 9 # 21

Podcasting looks like lots of fun. I do think that I like ITunes the best as far as the variety of podcasts that are available. I found a site called Bookwinks which has audio and video podcasts of book reviews. I also enjoyed listening to Willow Web, a theme podcast done by elementary classes. I am thinking of trying some poetry podcasts with one of my third grade classes.

Week 9 #20

YouTube is certainly full of wonderful videos. My department recently gave a Web 2.0 workshop and we used several videos from YouTube about Wikis, blogs and del.ico.us. These were very well received by the staff. It is lots of fun to see what is available. I found this Sesame Street Video about the library and I am going to try to Embed it into my blog. I just checked and it works!!!!!

Week8 #19

Library Thing is a very interesting place. I can choose the books that I have enjoyed and recommend them to others. Most of the books that I chose are very popular mainly because they included Harry Potter and some of James Patterson's books. There are many discussions going about Harry Potter and the Spiderwick ChroniclesI used the Library Thing Widget in a previous post and I will try to do that again.

Week 8 #18

Who knew that there were so online tools available!!

This is my first time using ZOHO and it probably will not be my last.

I love the ease with which pictures can be added and colors can be changed.

I am sure that students will love this. I only hope that I can access this at school.