Thing # 23: :-) The End...not really

1) Favorite Discoveries:
Google Tools, in particular RSS feeds; Wikis; online image generators; Photostory 3, just to name a few.
2) Library2Play opened the door for me to endless new vistas in the technology world.
3) Possibly the biggest take away is the knowledge that I can make learning for my students a more relevant experience.
4) It has been a wonderful experience. Please keep up the great work.
5) YES!
6) AWESOME!

Thanks again. This has been both an eye-opening and enriching experience.

Thing # 22: NINGS

As a part of this discovery activity, I explored both TeacherLingo.com and Ning.com.

What struck me was the vastness of the variety of 'topics' that prompted people to create a social network. Some examples include:

nerds

raw food

the occult

Netflix

gaming (XBox, PSP, Wii)

Barry Manilow

the Jonas Brothers

and

a multitude of schools (high schools, colleges).

With regard to a social network of educators: the collaboration of curriculum and resources could be very powerful.

Thing # 21: Podcasts and Audio Books (Photostory 3)

It took a good bit of experimentation (I didn't have adequate photographs), but I produced a Photostory 3 experimental file. I used photographs of our 'little prince' and read the children's book Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea. The transitions are elementary, but this was a really interesting discovery activity.

Thing #20: YouTube, TeacherTube, Again

An embedded video from TeacherTube (The Pythagorean Theorem)...

Thing # 20: YouTube, TeacherTube

Link to a math video from YouTube (Prime Numbers)...this is great fun!

Thing # 19: Web 2.0 Awards (Pandora)

I recented subscribed to Pandora, a customizable, online radio service.

Users can create stations, based on their music tastes.

I created several stations, including Jazz, Enya radio, Piano, and Ambient New Age.

I'm not sure exactly how I could use Pandora in a classroom setting, but I definitely had FUN!

Thing # 18: Google Docs

Because I chose Blogger, Reader, and Earth for earlier discovery activities, I decided to explore Google Docs as my online productivity tools activity.

A possible advantage of using online productivity tools is that they can be accessed from any pc anywhere.

Disadvantage(s)? I can't think of any at the moment.