One Last Thing

It's over, but I want to continue! I thought this was a fun and educational way to learn. My favorite activities were the ones that I could actually use and share in the classroom. I like having more educational tools while using technology and having fun.

There are things that I have learned that have taught me that taking the time to go through tools I already use is helpful. I have used Google so many time but did not know about all of its many resources and tools.

I have thoroughly enjoyed doing these "Things" and I have learned so much!

Thing #23

I have never been educated on Creative Commons until I reached this course. Now I know that it is very useful in the classroom. I especially enjoyed learning that there is a search option on Google to just view photos that are protected but by law available to share.

I did not realize how important it was to share only things that are legally available to share. The point being, I didn't know the law had so much to do with it.

Not only is this important for a teacher who is sharing information but for a student who is finding information as well.

Thing #22

Livebinders is being using to help educate a student on the writing process.

LiveBinders is a good educational source to help present lessons and ideas to students and parents through the use of technology.

Writing in the 3rd grade

I went back and realized that my Livebinder was private and I could not figure out how to make it public so here is a snapshot of my binder.

Thing #21

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

I used Animoto and some of my Mobile Photos to create this 30 second video. It was extremely easy and fun. I wish I had all of my photos so I could create more!
This site was very simple to use and it could be used for almost any kind of video. The only downfall is you have to pay if you want a video longer than 30 seconds.

Thing #20

YouTube is an interesting site to use. It can be entertaining and educational.
Here is a random video I found that describes the use of Twitter.



This shows how YouTube can be educational and helpful. There are videos that relate to almost any topic.
This means it can be used and shared on all of the other sites we have discussed though the 23 things.

Thing #19

I have been a member of Feacebook, Twitter, and Google for a very long time and now I am a member of Teacherpop. All of these social networks are great tools and can be very useful. Communication between people is one of the main tools used in each of these networks.

These sites make it easier to do many things that teachers and students will need to do. Having an easier and more accessible way of completing a task is obviously a great thing for educators. We all know how much work teachers do and using this site can help manage some of that work and be fun at the same time.

Thing #18

First, go look at my Facebook!

It's nothing special, just random pictures of me and some people in my life. I don't usually put pictures on their because I don't like pictures of myself. I have many friends that I have met through various activities.

After starting this activity I realized how Facebook could me used as an educational tool. If you look at my last wall post it is a question from a friend asking about a homework assignment that we had. replying with a short message was all that was necessary to help her with her assignment.

Connecting with others through this site is extremely easy. It is very convenient with contacting people, keeping up with what they are doing, and displaying events for others to see. I think that being "friends" with fellow students and teachers would help tremendously when it comes to communication.

Believe it or not there are actually educational games on Facebook. I noticed during an observation that students were required to play memory games and puzzle type games. There are many of these on this site and which would help students and keep them entertained!