Reflection

I really enjoyed this blog assignment, although it was time consuming. I learned a lot from websites i have never heard of. I will implement some the sites in my classroom and others, not so much. I really enjoyed making the short video about camp. I want to use it as a flashback video and I plan on making it longer and sending it to the camp I worked at this past summer. I know that the sites will help my future students achieve more and, myself as a teacher, stay organized. For example, the live binder can be used to organize my lesson plans. The blog has opened my eyes to educational sites to help my future students' parents get involved in the class. I really got annoyed when the campus internet was down because I had to complete some "things" at a later date. I will probably use this blog and reflect on my achievements after my first years of teaching. I think that this class should have a "thing" to do a week, so students in Educational Technology will not get behind. I really hope my blog helped others.

Thing #23

The website I found that shows that the 23 things are based off someone else's work is CLICK ME!!! . This website shows another set of objectives that an education major would go through to be introduced to new technology used in classrooms. The 23 things are different than the ones we do in class. Creative Commons makes us aware of how giving credit to others and having permission to share.

Thing #22

binder!

My live binder is called Mathematics. This site is very practical to a teacher, but not personal use. I would rather use the bookmarks on my computer. This is easy to follow for students and teachers for assignments.

Thing #21

Summer 2011


I really liked this site!! I wish it could have been a longer video. I put the wrong year because maybe the video can be used for a "flash back in the past" video.

Thing #20

I adore YouTube!! It is my go-to site whenever I want to listen to music or just laugh! I love to share videos on I find. YouTube is widely used, from music videos, educational videos to silly songs and how to put on make-up. YouTube has great tutorials on discussions that individuals have questions about.

The video I am posting is a Christmas Carol, Jingle Bells.
Merry Christmas!!

Thing #19

I like to talk and I love to go places. I have a Skype account and Foursquare account. Skype is video calling and Foursquare, you check into places and you can receive discounts. Skype helps me keep in contact with my friends that attend different colleges and live out-of-state. I really enjoy that I can see my friends while I am talking to them.

I have heard of IMDB. It helps me keep up with old movies. The other networks did not appear to me. But, I have a Yelp account and I do like the reviews.

Thing #18

I am pretty positive everyone pretty much has a Facebook. I have a Facebook and a twitter account. I still have a Myspace, that I haven't deleted. Social networking is a big part of the world. The question, "Have you liked us on Facebook," is an everyday thing. For educators, Facebook needs to be set on private because if a school system sees something inappropriate, you could get fired. I do not think it should be used in the classroom, it is too risky.

Thing #17

I have never heard of Delicious. I mean, it was very new to me. I have heard of tagging on Facebook, but that's it. I like that it is accessible everywhere and you don'y have to worry about losing your information. But, I would rather not use it in the classroom because I trust my jump drive A LOT! I feel more safe with my jump drive.

Thing #16

I chose iGoogle because I use Google ALL the time. If I have a question, I use Google. I also have account linked to my Google account. I like how I can customize everything. I will probably stick to Google Chrome because I have everything bookmarked and it shows my most visited sites. 

Online calendars can be very useful for me. I have to organize my days through my two jobs, school, my sorority and my two honor societies. I can use an online calendar to put down the days I work and when my meetings are for my organizations. I can also put the days I can hangout with my friends. 

Hmmm... To-do lists make me very stressed out. It makes me feel like I don't have enough time to finish what needs to be done. I would rather use my planner and write things in my planner. 

I would recommend iGoogle because it has many application and gadgets in one place. I think the tools would benefit at home or school. I would use in more in the classroom rather than my personal life.