Is this the end or Only the Beginning???

This is diffidently just the beginning. I am excited about many of the tools we used during the course of the 23 things and I cannot wait to put many of them to use. My overall experience with this was a good one. I understand why they were placed on here and how they can be beneficial. What I have learned here will influence my teaching because I am more knowledgeable on tools that would be very useful in the classroom. The experience can be a joyous one as long as you have the right materials. By participating in this, I do believe I now have enough material to get me started. I plan on keeping up with whats current by following different blogs, adding resourcefulness sites to my RSS Feeds. 

From here I definitely want to continue my blog. The hardest part would be coming everyday and posting something resourceful or informational. Right now, I just do not have the time to but replacing it with my classroom blog is a great idea.

I really enjoyed this!!!! 

Thing 23

As a teacher, I would use creative commons to inform students of the importance of crediting others for there work. Creative commons was created so that other could use them without asking. SO creative commons will be taught in the classroom and stressed. I will inform the students to look for the double cc's when looking for any information and help coach them where they should look.

Thing 22

Have not been able to finish my livebinder, but I like this much better than the bookmarking sites. Like she stated in the video, this would be very useful when informing parent about whats going on in the classroom. The parents will have access to everything the teacher post or place in the binder. It is a good way in keeping the different websites organized and handy when needed. This is an excellent tool to have and use in the classroom. When I do complete my livebinder, I will be sure to update my post.

Thing 21

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Well I cannot say that I had a good nor bad experience with Animoto because I haven't had the opportunity to start it. But I will do it and when I do, I will make an update of this post. It seem really interesting though. This is something I would want to do for my own kids. They would love to see themselves in videos like these. But it could be also used in the classroom. It could be made up of pictures taken over the course of the school year and at the end play it back and take a stroll down memory lane.

Thing 20

I'm Just a Bill (Schoolhouse Rock!)

When I was observing in a 5th grade classroom, they were discussing bills and how they become laws. The teacher said she had played a song for the kids, but when I was in school, I remember watching this. I asked her if they still used schoolhouse rock and she said occasional  This was very creative stuff to me and i still remember them all. I plan on using this in my classroom!!! I love YouTube and definitely plan on using it in my classroom.

Thing 19

I am a pending member of pop teacher but I am waiting on the approval. I checked out the tasty kitchen community and that seems interested to me. I love cooking and eating, so I am always looking for something new to try out or fix. I think a community such as this one will keep me from getting things done but I am thinking about joining it. I plan on making my own wedding cake, so I am looking for new ideas.

Thing 18

My Facebook Page

It is important that educators know how social networking works, because it is public and can be misused. Because it is public, the educator must be mindful of the post they make on the social networking sites. Also its important for educators to how they work because if students are going to be using them in the classroom,   they need to be aware and knowledge about what to do in worse case scenarios. I really have gain any new insights about these sights. They have been around for awhile now and are being using in many different aspects which can be very beneficial. But once again, one must be mindful of the post they make on these sights. It could cause them their jobs. I really do not know which site has the most useful features. To me it would be Facebook because everything I need it has and I am not a huge fan of tweeting. I'm not that well at paraphrasing my thought. I write everything out so me and tweeter do not get alone that well. But I do have an account that I have not been on in ages. I could definitely see a classroom and or school application on any of these sites being set up. It is a great way to keep everyone informed about what is going on.

Thing 17

When I first visited Delicious, I was reminded of diigo which is also a social bookmarking website. I did not join Delicious because at the moment, I have no need for it, I have been sending many sites to my reader and  Google+ but it is a great tool. When I searched educational technology, a few of the first ones listed, I already have them bookmarked some place else, going to my reader etc.. This site would be very useful in the classroom because since I have already visited these sites and no what is expected on them, I can let my students to use these site when completing different assignments.

Thing 16

I chose iGoogle but that's only because when completing previous things, I always used Google tools and I love it. My Google homepage is already set up because I grew tired of going to more than to reader, or blogger etc to read about whats going on. Everything I need is on one page which makes life so much easier. Google calendar, yes. I already have it and synced with my phone. It keeps me informed on important dates and events that are going to take place. I placed on the calendar a doctors appointment and when I got on line, it reminded me that it is tomorrow. I like the to-do list because I have to right everything down anyway and set reminders on my phone. This just makes life so much easier for me. Another tool I like is the sticky notes. When i find a site that I really enjoy, of course I bookmark it, but I like sticky notes because I can do just think. Stick notes around the page which is awesome. This also helps taking notes much easier.

Thing 15

I  had the most difficult time adding and entry or editing on the APSU 23 Things sandbox. I created an account but still no success. On another note, the other stories and ideas people/students have used wiki for was very creative. I really liked  Welker's Wikinomics way it is set up for the their students. I like how there are rules posted so everyone visiting will be aware that it is a classroom although it is made publicly. That was a very creative and great way to engage students in their lesson by using technology. It's better than a traditional text book. I can not want to do something like this in my classroom.

Thing 14

For the flowchart, I decided to use Gliffy. At first I was having some issues but I was able to manage. This is a great site to use when needed to create flow charts. I wouldn't have my students to complete a flowchart with massive information but they will be extremely helpful in trying to get their thoughts to flow.

For the mind map, I used bubbl.us. I like the mind maps better than the flow charts. It's not as complicated and it reminds me of my brainstorming years. I think this mind maps will work better for third graders. As a trial and error, I may let an advance level learner try using a flow chart and see how well it goes.

Thing 13

ZOHO!!!!

This is a great site to use if you do not have Microsoft Office. It works just as good and you can share your work with your contacts. You can construct projects, campaigns, and even have discussions over the messaging. I will be using this site.

Google Doc

Google Doc is another awesome tool. I am really impressed with Google because everything that you can ever possible dream of, they have. This is another great tool or site to visit if you do not have Microsoft Office. What I like most about both of these sites is they can be reached on any computer! No more worrying about flash drives. Here is a picture I created on Google drawing. This was a picture I had seen someone once before and saved. I love the quote and really do believe that everything is possible for they who believes!!!! I thought I would share that with you.