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Friday, July 31, 2009

Thing #6: Mashups and 3rd party sites


I created a poster using Flickr and a poster template from Big Huge Labs. I like the idea of creating motivational posters and trading cards with the students' pictures on them. Also, trading cards could be used for literary concepts, inference activities, etc. As a teacher, I could use the magazine covers to celebrate students' accomplishments and birthdays. Students could use the magazine covers to discuss an aspect of the book for instance...main character could be on a People Magazine cover, the setting could be on a National Geographic cover, etc. The video maker could be used as well. The Mosaic Maker could be used to show aspects of the plot of their book.

Poster says, "SMILE...If you see someone without a smile, give them one
of yours."




Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Thing #5: Using Flickr


I didn't know anything about this website. I really like it, and I will work on ways to use it in the classroom.


I selected this picture because I advocate, "No pass, no play." I have witnessed students being passed along because of their athletic abilities. When it came time to interpret their contracts, they had no clue as to what they were being asked to sign.

Thing #4: Register your blog

I sent in my registration information to Vaughn Branom. I hope this will officially register me for the course. I am praying that I don't get discouraged or run out of time. Here goes...I'm ready for the next lesson.

Thing #3: Setting up my blog

This activity was a little "tricky." I was able to set up the blog, but the initial instructions did not work. After reading several comments and utilizing the help of a friend, I was finally able to export the avatar. I hope the following lessons will be less taxing.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Thing #2 - Pointers from lifelong learners

Habit 5 - "Create your own learning toolbox" may be the easiest because I need a lot of assistance with this training. I will need to rely on technology, tutorials, and friends to get through this. Habit 3 - "View problems as challenges" may be the hardest because this is new for me, and I don't want to get discouraged early in the game.