I still find it hard to believe how fast the last session of class went. I really enjoyed working with the desk top publishing. I had a fabulous time playing with the images and image editing. I had used this program numerous times previously for personal use and in class with my students. However, I did not realize all it has to offer for personal use and the possibilities for classroom use are endless.
I also left the last class totally excited with the urge to grab my digital camera and start snapping pictures. The movie maker session was wonderful. I really enjoyed taking my pictures and turning them into a movie. I think movie making may turn into a passion. I recently had my students do a research project on historical characters from Medieval History. Many of the students wore costumes as they presented their projects. I plan to take the pictures from this project and turn them into a movie for my student’s viewing pleasure.
Just as I began developing a passion for movie maker, I was introduced to Photo Story 3. I think a monster has been created and given a new way to “scrapbook”. My family and friends already tease me about all the pictures I take. Well, they haven’t seen anything yet because this is truly a user friendly program and I plan to make my digital camera smoke from all the use it will be getting. I think all these technology programs will work well in supporting my vision for integrating technology into the classroom in a fun and interesting way.
Oh, by the way, did I mention I am a grandmother? Well, if not, here is a sample of my new way to scrapbook or is it bragbook that I created with Photo Story 3. Enjoy!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Web 2.0 Blog 4
I have looked up the definition for Web 2.0 several times and still feel I only have a vague idea about what it is. I have to admit that I am a bit overwhelmed with all of this new technology information I am learning.
I left ETEC 524 last class with my head swimming. I felt like I had been technology saturated. Until this class I had not heard of Web 2.0, blogs, bloglines, wikis, RSS, or Del.icio.us. However, these concepts are so exciting. I have shared a few of these with some of my fellow teachers.
Del.icio.us makes me want to head to the kitchen for a snack. Honestly, I love the idea of having access, in one location, to my favorite sites. I have saved several great sites to my home computer and school computer. It will be nice to have these sites in one location. Last year, I received a new classroom computer and almost lost all my saved favorites when the old computer was on its way out the door. Fortunately, I caught the technician and he retrieved them for me. Having my favorites on a Del.icio.us account will insure I do not have something like this happen again.
I can really understand the usefulness of blogs and the idea of a class wiki is exciting. I created my own wiki about a “Countries of the World” class research project. I currently e-mail parents weekly about upcoming class projects, tests, homework, and daily work. An educational wiki is a wonderful concept and will be more fun and useful way to share information with parents and students.
I am excited about all this new technology that I did not know existed. I think Web 2.0 technologies will and should impact education. I also know that a teacher needs to stay current with today’s technology. Unfortunately, I realize I am behind and must catch up if I want to accomplish the goal of becoming a “next generation” teacher.
Picture Source: http://glutenfreemommy.com/no-frills-chocolate-cake/
I left ETEC 524 last class with my head swimming. I felt like I had been technology saturated. Until this class I had not heard of Web 2.0, blogs, bloglines, wikis, RSS, or Del.icio.us. However, these concepts are so exciting. I have shared a few of these with some of my fellow teachers.
Del.icio.us makes me want to head to the kitchen for a snack. Honestly, I love the idea of having access, in one location, to my favorite sites. I have saved several great sites to my home computer and school computer. It will be nice to have these sites in one location. Last year, I received a new classroom computer and almost lost all my saved favorites when the old computer was on its way out the door. Fortunately, I caught the technician and he retrieved them for me. Having my favorites on a Del.icio.us account will insure I do not have something like this happen again.I can really understand the usefulness of blogs and the idea of a class wiki is exciting. I created my own wiki about a “Countries of the World” class research project. I currently e-mail parents weekly about upcoming class projects, tests, homework, and daily work. An educational wiki is a wonderful concept and will be more fun and useful way to share information with parents and students.
I am excited about all this new technology that I did not know existed. I think Web 2.0 technologies will and should impact education. I also know that a teacher needs to stay current with today’s technology. Unfortunately, I realize I am behind and must catch up if I want to accomplish the goal of becoming a “next generation” teacher.
Picture Source: http://glutenfreemommy.com/no-frills-chocolate-cake/
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