How might I use wikis? FOR COLLABORATION EFFORTS!! YES!
Use wikis for student comments on a book discussion, syllabus for a class, a study group, comments from librarians on TLA sessions-We can chat, share videos, add a slide show, and a collaborative calendar!
I'm thinking & planning a wiki! Give me a few days!
I liked the linked outline to set up your wiki.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Thing #15
~~~LIBRARY 2.0 ~~~~
The video was quite thought provoking. These students went through all of the steps to get a "degree" so that they could make a "way for themselves". Their time in college seemed to "just go through the motions." I personally learned a lot during my time in college AND that has helped to be the educator and librarian that I am today. Of course times are changing with ALL of the technology that we have today, that's why I've learned so much completing each THING!
Many of the articles were informative in is this Thing, but the most helpful to me was the last one by David Warlkick-"2 cents worth on Library 2.0". As a school librarian ( I'm probably one of the only staff members in my school who knows about blogs, wikis, etc.) I'm excited about learning about ALL these new technology tools so that I can do what he said, and try to establish some discussion meetings. I have also wanted to find some educators or librarians who would like to learn some of these new tools. The instructions in each Thing is very easy to follow and "work through."
School librarians need to be knowledgable with the latest technology tools.
Thing #14
Let's see---two full pages of notes on Thing #14. Where do I start? After looking at the video and podcast, I had a better understanding of Technorati. Amazing it is competition with Google & Yahoo. I would use Technorati for searching for blogs and videos, de.lidio.us for weblinks, and flickr for pictures. I believe the tags (keywords) are very important. It is also great to "connect" with others to see what their thoughts are.
I thought the Technorati staff was very dedicated in making the website a "user-friendly" & helpful place to be (html code for websites).
Technorati's Widgets are "places to look" --include buttons for desktops,Pinging (updates) and good searches....
I think I have learned it all until I complete a new THING! Well I tried to open my "button" for my blog and I got a message about "boing boings"...keep working at it!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Thing#13
Wow! Del.icio.us is a wonderful way to share your book marks with another computer as well as others.
I think this would be very valuable with teachers and librarians. I'm always saving my bookmarks on one computer and then cutting and pasting them on a Word Document to have.
You could set up various websites for students to use and then have them participate if coming across one (adding that to it.). I create pathfinders but this might be a lot easier than creating a web page. The URL link can be put on your library page.
I prefered the Del.icio.us video more than the information on the Ma.gnolia website. Like the man said in the Del.icio.us video with the example of the Algebra sites - the possiblilities are endless. Also, learned more on just how to create my weblinks on the Del.icio.us tutorial. The podcast was great and with pictures (an alternative to PPts).
I can't wait to get started. http://del.icio.us/simmonsma I started "A Library Lessons" to experiment. I will keep going as needed.
Some things that I learned from the podcast were information about the "Magic Middle", put a pdf file on your blog and post your blog, the amount of posted blogs has doubled in the past 5 months to 27.2 million.
I think this would be very valuable with teachers and librarians. I'm always saving my bookmarks on one computer and then cutting and pasting them on a Word Document to have.
You could set up various websites for students to use and then have them participate if coming across one (adding that to it.). I create pathfinders but this might be a lot easier than creating a web page. The URL link can be put on your library page.
I prefered the Del.icio.us video more than the information on the Ma.gnolia website. Like the man said in the Del.icio.us video with the example of the Algebra sites - the possiblilities are endless. Also, learned more on just how to create my weblinks on the Del.icio.us tutorial. The podcast was great and with pictures (an alternative to PPts).
I can't wait to get started. http://del.icio.us/simmonsma I started "A Library Lessons" to experiment. I will keep going as needed.
Some things that I learned from the podcast were information about the "Magic Middle", put a pdf file on your blog and post your blog, the amount of posted blogs has doubled in the past 5 months to 27.2 million.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Thing #12
I found this picture. It said, "It's ok!" I lost my original post and felt Vaughn say, "It's ok!" I appreciate her support. I am REALLY learning a lot through this online-23 Things!I'll start over and yipee I took notes! So, the lesson I learned here is to probably save my drafts somewhere!
1. The two important points in the readings are:
*The etiquette of responding to blogs-respond if you have something to say, be complementary, and then give your thoughts in a "non-sarcastic" tone (criticize kindly). Also, have something to say when you post your blog!
*the Power and impact blogs can have on others-a blog can be used to help children express themselves. When soliciting comments on your blog-invite comments, ask questions, interact with the comments, and make it easy to comment.
2. The five different Learn2Play blogs that I commented on were Marsha's Notebook, Jill's talk, Mountain Mustangs, Playing with/tech, and Ms Frazzled. I tried to send an encouraging note, especially on the Newbies to the 23 Things.
3. I wasn't quite sure what to put in the search box in the Google Blog Search. I used "Elementary Library" and "Primary technology". The elementary library had blogs about an author visit, jobs, a grant received in Utah, and banned books.Of course there were LOTS of blogs posted. One site looked like a replacement for an actual website.
Primary technology had two sites which drew my attention. One was about technology in China. It seems the actual science and math books are more important than technology with elementary students. Also, I found one "Childhood Memories" which was about banned books. I thought the author was going to reminice about her life.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Thing # 11
Library Thing Catalog was very intriguing to say the least. I read the introduction, created a log on, and created my list. I finally figured out how to add it to my blog. Yahoo!
The 2.0 podcast and U-tube video helped me understand the Library Thing Catalog better. The list is a way for sharing your lists of books with friends. You are also able to rate books. I saw there were 3 groups on one of the books that I listed. Also, one of the books I wanted to list wasn't available to put on my list.
The CueCat scanner gadget looked like something every librarian would have to have. Bottom line-there is a lot to the Library Thing Catalog and might take awhile for me to "sort though it" when I have more time. I enjoyed the video created on U-Tube. Now that's another thing to accomplish-putting a video on U-Tube.
The 2.0 podcast and U-tube video helped me understand the Library Thing Catalog better. The list is a way for sharing your lists of books with friends. You are also able to rate books. I saw there were 3 groups on one of the books that I listed. Also, one of the books I wanted to list wasn't available to put on my list.
The CueCat scanner gadget looked like something every librarian would have to have. Bottom line-there is a lot to the Library Thing Catalog and might take awhile for me to "sort though it" when I have more time. I enjoyed the video created on U-Tube. Now that's another thing to accomplish-putting a video on U-Tube.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Thing #10
I enjoyed making a trading card from the website "Dummies Books".
http://dummies.book.cover.txt2pic.com/
Made with free image tools @ TXT2PIC.com
Gosh! What a "gold mine"--especially with the Custom Sign Generator. I'm always looking for creative ideas for bookmarks. I know that I'll think of something to do with ALL of the cute pictures on these sites. I really had a time getting my design in the blog. Finally, I realized just where you could cut and paste the html. Was I dancing around the house when the trading card "magically appeared" on my blog.
http://dummies.book.cover.txt2pic.com/
Made with free image tools @ TXT2PIC.com
Gosh! What a "gold mine"--especially with the Custom Sign Generator. I'm always looking for creative ideas for bookmarks. I know that I'll think of something to do with ALL of the cute pictures on these sites. I really had a time getting my design in the blog. Finally, I realized just where you could cut and paste the html. Was I dancing around the house when the trading card "magically appeared" on my blog.
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