Thing 23!!!!

So after this long journey of many things, I did learn more than what I thought I would. I am taking more than just a handful of things with me. I really enjoyed learning about technology. It is hard not to be resistant to many aspects about technology, but there is a reason for them. I still believe there is nothing like a good ole' fashion book, pencil, and paper. But in this new age for education you must be willing to be a lifelong learner, and this includes technology.
I still use igoogle to this day. I love it. I love the way I could set up my home page to things I feel is important for me to see. I also am going to still use my 30boxes, which is the online calender. A visual picture of the calender is the best thing I could use to keep organized. Wish I found that out earlier! I still am using my google reader. I like having my site updated on one page without visiting them everyday, I am still learning more and more about the reader everyday. I even got more people using these things I have learned from 23 Things. I am also keeping the bubble.us and the zoho online writing processor!
I would definitely incorporate many of the attributes into my classroom. And for personal use. I really liked using the character generators, I used them for a power point I had due. Everyone works with technology at a different pace, and is on a different level. These 23 Things helped people understand the important use of technology in our everyday lives to the classroom. People that already have a facebook to people that have never heard of youtube...I think this was actually a great project. I took way more from this project than I imagined from the beginning.

Thing 22

I don't really enjoy podcasts like some people do. I am a very visual person and I would like to see either a PowerPoint or anything visual along with the podcast itself. I researched a few podcasts on the recommended areas and there just wasn't one I really enjoyed. I can see how podcasts are beneficial. Especially for a foreign language or an extremely auditory person. But then again I believe we should be teaching something focusing on many different learning styles all at once. However, I do see the appeal and I can respect that. And they are pretty convenient.

Thing 21

This is my animoto slide show. You'll just have to click the link. This was extremely simple to use. Anyone can use this program. I am used to using final cut pro, an editing program in school, and this is a convenient substitute for when I would like to make something for the holidays or what have you. This is just a compilation of photos I have collected over the past few summers outside.

Outdoors!

Thing 19

I can see how this online social network for educators can be useful! It is very professional and I like how before you post most things it most go through approval. I think I would be interested in using this more within my career. Many teachers can use this to talk with other teachers about issues and concerns, or even support. I love the idea of this and can't wait to explore it more.

Thing 20

Youtube! So crazy, I actually was shown the Taylor Mali video from a friend last month and recently shared the video with another teacher-to-be. It's an awesome inspirational video. This video by Jared Paul I feel is worth sharing. He is a beat poet who speaks out a very important message to anyone who is willing to listen. He does come off strong and there could be some offensive language. Please watch, it is a very motivational speech/poem/rap whatever you want to call it.


This one is also really funny and cute! Also by the same guy that was the example of this project. Taylor Mali
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44sXwJgqUyc

Thing 18

Yes, one thing I did not have to create an account in order to see what it was about. I do not have a myspace anymore but I do have a facebook. I believe that social networking sites are important to educators. I love to keep in touch with family, friends, and coworkers on the site. I can "like" and become friends with many pages that I feel are important to me or that I would like to stay current with. And this goes for educational sites as well. I do believe since this is a social networking site that many many things can be misconstrued and dangerous or harmful to your career. I feel that as long as you keep your site appropriate and useful there is nothing bad that can come out of it. Nothing should ever go on the internet that you would want to keep secret. Teachers do need to realize that parents will also have a facebook! With that aside I do think that a social networking site can be put to good use.

Thing 17

I think Del.icio.us is a neat online tool that can come in hand within the classroom setting. It is very useful and can same time. Although, the Social Bookmarking in Plain English video would not load for me I was able to understand what this tool is used for. I'll check back on the site later to see if it will let me view the video. I made an account in Del.icio.us that hopefully will be useful for me later in my college years and as a teaching tool. The other sites were interesting as well, I'll definitely keep this on my to-do list of things I need to research more.