Thing #8 RSS Feeds and Readers

Okay I have set up my account, now here I go!!!
I have gone back and looked at this plus added 5 different feeds on my google account. I want to add it to my post but have not been able to do so yet.
I like the concept behind RSS.
Many times students have to write papers and have problems deciding on topics, especially the older student. Sport issues are always popular topics that they like to choose from. Subscribing to sports will give plenty of information to deal with plus being able to check off the articles read or favored.
RSS is a great tool to use to organized favorite reads about people or topics.

Thing #7 Google Tools

I love Google Calendar! I always have lots of calendars around me and it looks like there will be more.
OMG (oh my gosh) the google notebook is the answer to making research fun! I have always enjoyed finding information but could not always remember where I got it or where I saw it since the internet has taken over my life. Now, this notebook will help me organize all this information. I think students will enjoy using this for their projects because they do not usually like to do research but enjoy the computer and by using google notebook they will love it.

Thing #6 Mashups and 3rd party sites

I love the beautiful bright colors from Flickr. I see them being used to teach texture. I have spend time using magazine pictures to teach texture and boy this is a lot easier, faster and fun.
I can see how mashups could really work helping students understand more about geography and understanding facts about a particular region or state. An example would be putting the symbols on the states, adding economic facts, weather info, etc.
I have spend some time with mosaic maker, calendar maker and trading cards. I like the calendar the most and want to do something with that one in the future.

Thing #5 Explore Flickr

I have looked at Flickr and do not have a full understanding of how it works but will! I can see how wonderful it will be to organize and catalog my pictures, my memories!

Tags: help to locate individual pictures
Groups: sharing photos with members with same interests like family, work, friends, etc.
Libraries: sharing images of the new look of library 2.0

Wow I can see lots of projects that me and Flickr will do this summer!

Thing #4 Blog, Blog, Blog

Okay I have registered my blog and I am ready to play. I have spend some time looking at other blogs. My confindence is not there yet but my eagerness is going full speed ahead.

Thing #3 Avatar

I did it! Creating the avatar was so much fun and exciting. I only had to make one or two phone calls for encouragement!!!
I liked getting to choose the clothes and the background. I did feel quite the satisfaction seeing her on my blog.

Thing #2 LIFE LONG LEANERS

Bad Habits oh no me!!! Yea, I do! I love unscheduled time and then actually getting something productive done to show for the time.
I am a goal setter. I love to obtain goals. I do take responsibilty for my learning and have always been willing to put the time needed to complete these goals.
Now number #6 is the one habit that intimidates me, using technology! I am willing to play the game 'Thing23' and hopefully overcome #6....