The two articles about tagging and using social networking sites were interesting and made it seem like a easy task.
Tagging seems to be a very useful tool. I find a LOT of great website, articles, blogs, etc. on the internet and often want to somehow save them so that I can find them later. Currently I add them to my favorites, but that list is getting VERY long and confusing. Many of the articles or websites fit into the same category. I have to give them different and often creative names that are similar, but they are still hard to find since they are not linked together in any particular fashion. This might just be the answer. I also like how it is connected to the internet so that you can access it from any computer.
Possible disadvantages: It seems like you need to make sure that you "tag" it correctly, and remember the tag(s) so that you can find it at a later time. I am also a little bit leary of having sign up for another thing on the internet. There are so many things/site to remember. Plus I still feel a little bit uncomfortable with the social networking "sharing" part. I like to keep my things private. I am interested in learning more.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thing 12 - Blog Widgets
I though that this was one of the more frusturating assigments. I took me a while to make sense of things. There are so many different widget/gadgets. It took me a while to figure out how to format it on my page. I can't say that I am completely comforable with embedding codes, but it is getting easier.
Yes, I do belong to other online communities. I use facebook and speaking of speech often. I do not think that the relationships are as good as face to face, but it is a great way to keep in contact. That way when you do have time to meet face to face you know more about that persons daily activities. Many of my conversations are started by commenting on something I have seen other individuals post online.
I think that social networking on the computer is a very dangerous thing for kids. I have some preteen nieces and nephews that go on facebook (etc) and have some seem some inappropriate things being said by both them and their friends. It almost seems like they feel safer saying things through the computer rather them face to face. It also seems to be a popularity thing....Who can get the most "friends" .But it appears that kids and technology just go together. Parent and teachers need to make sure that they are monitored closely.
Yes, I do belong to other online communities. I use facebook and speaking of speech often. I do not think that the relationships are as good as face to face, but it is a great way to keep in contact. That way when you do have time to meet face to face you know more about that persons daily activities. Many of my conversations are started by commenting on something I have seen other individuals post online.
I think that social networking on the computer is a very dangerous thing for kids. I have some preteen nieces and nephews that go on facebook (etc) and have some seem some inappropriate things being said by both them and their friends. It almost seems like they feel safer saying things through the computer rather them face to face. It also seems to be a popularity thing....Who can get the most "friends" .But it appears that kids and technology just go together. Parent and teachers need to make sure that they are monitored closely.
Thing 11: Community 2.0
Thing 11
Blogging Etequitte. I guess I never really thought about it before. Posting comments is not a new thing for me. I frequently comment on posts on blogs on a particular area of interest. Through the years I have seen some really good things and have learned through them, as well as seen some very nasty posts. I like the line in one of the articles that said "Don't post when you are angry." Not everyone does though. I think posting and receiving comments on blogs is a great thing. Checking for comments can become addicting though. I really enjoy when I post a questions and people post back with ideas. It has been a great learning tool for me. I love the dialoge and sharing between professionals. I have been very picky as to which blogs I frequently go to and comment on though. There are so many.
As for students, I am not sure if it would be a good thing or a bad thing. I think that is when blogging etiguette would be so important. I can see how constructive and positive comments could be a good thing, but mean and negative comments could be very hurtful and damaging.
Blogging Etequitte. I guess I never really thought about it before. Posting comments is not a new thing for me. I frequently comment on posts on blogs on a particular area of interest. Through the years I have seen some really good things and have learned through them, as well as seen some very nasty posts. I like the line in one of the articles that said "Don't post when you are angry." Not everyone does though. I think posting and receiving comments on blogs is a great thing. Checking for comments can become addicting though. I really enjoy when I post a questions and people post back with ideas. It has been a great learning tool for me. I love the dialoge and sharing between professionals. I have been very picky as to which blogs I frequently go to and comment on though. There are so many.
As for students, I am not sure if it would be a good thing or a bad thing. I think that is when blogging etiguette would be so important. I can see how constructive and positive comments could be a good thing, but mean and negative comments could be very hurtful and damaging.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Thing 10 - Embed and Download Video
Here is a video of a beautiful song. Enjoy!
Yea! This is one of the things that I have wanted to learn how to do. I have been seeing people use YouTube videos in their power point presentations for a long time now and have always wondered how they did it. I never imaged that you had to go to other websites such as "keepvid" or "zamar". Now I finally know how! Thanks 23 Things.
Thing 9 - Online Video
YouTube has a plethora of wonderful videos on just about anything that you can think of. I found videos that would be great to show both my students as well as for staff professional development opportunities. I enjoy watching them. I am sure my students would love it too.
One major hesitation I have about using YouTube in the classroom is how it is not filtered very well. There are many posts appropriate for children to see, but MANY more that are not appropriate.
You tube is restricted in my building. But I have heard through a friend that we can access Teacher Tube in our school. I though browsing through that site was a bit tougher, but they still had some fun videos too.
This is one of may favorite video that makes me laugh every time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM&feature=related
One major hesitation I have about using YouTube in the classroom is how it is not filtered very well. There are many posts appropriate for children to see, but MANY more that are not appropriate.
You tube is restricted in my building. But I have heard through a friend that we can access Teacher Tube in our school. I though browsing through that site was a bit tougher, but they still had some fun videos too.
This is one of may favorite video that makes me laugh every time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM&feature=related
Thing 8 - Fun with Images
Wow! There are so many different tools and projects to create it was almost overwhelming. I liked Flickr Mashups the best. I felt that they were a litte easier to use. I thought the Image Generators were much more complicated. It will take much more time to become more comforable using those ones.
I though that many of these would be great to use to liven up a power point presentation.
Spell with Flickr http://metaatem.net/words/
I though that many of these would be great to use to liven up a power point presentation.
Spell with Flickr http://metaatem.net/words/
Thing 7: Share Your Photos Online
Thing 7: Share Your Photos Online
Flickr definately has a wide variety of photos. This would come in handy when creating more visually appealing powerpoint presentations for both co-workers and students. I am a bit concerned about students going on and searching themselves as some of the picture are not appropriate for all ages to view. I am also not sure we would have access to this site at our school . I will have to check that out.
Flickr definately has a wide variety of photos. This would come in handy when creating more visually appealing powerpoint presentations for both co-workers and students. I am a bit concerned about students going on and searching themselves as some of the picture are not appropriate for all ages to view. I am also not sure we would have access to this site at our school . I will have to check that out.
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