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Thing 4 revisited; AKA thing 25:
Just when I thought I was done with the THINGS, I remembered I forgot my 2 outside blogs.
So here they are; 2 blogs that keep me updated on a mission team that we sponsor through our church. They are a young family with a toddler and recently born twins living in a flat in NYC.
A challenging life style for sure.
SBS
Monday, April 13, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Thing 24
Animoto was my favorite activity in the 23 Things assignment. The entire journey has been a real eye opener. It has given me many tools to utilize in the classroom and on a personal basis.
I was disappointed to realize that after I completed the 23rd thing that there was actually a thing 24 - truth in advertising issues here. I would recommend eliminating Thing 16 which seemed to have repetative portions of an earlier exercise. Then re-number and have the 23rd thing be this thing.
That way when you reach the 23rd thing completion - you are DONE!
I feel that the most significant contirbution to my teaching has been in realizing the amount of on-line resoures that are available. In particular, I feel that the Blog and Podcast scenarios could be an asset to help students who miss class or need extra help. It gives me a way to reach students outside of class and also gives there parents access as well.
It has been a long journey down the path of the 24 Things. Now that this part of my journey is over, I begin the journey of continuing to make my blog and other resources relevant to my continuing journey in being a lifelong learner.
I was disappointed to realize that after I completed the 23rd thing that there was actually a thing 24 - truth in advertising issues here. I would recommend eliminating Thing 16 which seemed to have repetative portions of an earlier exercise. Then re-number and have the 23rd thing be this thing.
That way when you reach the 23rd thing completion - you are DONE!
I feel that the most significant contirbution to my teaching has been in realizing the amount of on-line resoures that are available. In particular, I feel that the Blog and Podcast scenarios could be an asset to help students who miss class or need extra help. It gives me a way to reach students outside of class and also gives there parents access as well.
It has been a long journey down the path of the 24 Things. Now that this part of my journey is over, I begin the journey of continuing to make my blog and other resources relevant to my continuing journey in being a lifelong learner.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Thing 23 Thing 23 Thing 23
The credit at the bottom of our 23rd thing gives credit:
Learning 2.0 - 23 Things for Teachers is based on Learning 2.0 - 23 Things, a staff development program for the Mesquite Independent School District. That program was based on the Learning 2.0 program that was designed by Helene Blowers and adapted by the California School Library Association and others. Content and style for Learning 2.0 - 23 Things for Teachers has been borrowed and duplicated with permission, under a Creative Commons License.
The main page for 23 Things credits: *Note: This project is loosely based upon the website 43Things (which allows you to set and track personal goals) and the Stephen Abram article titled 43 Things I (or You) might want to do this year (Information Outlook - Feb 2006).
I do have ideas of my own that I will consider copywriting someday at Creative Commons when I am a sane person :-) Sidenote on the Not-Disney video: It was a great idea and I love the animation of "the company," but man it was hard to follow the cohesive intent of the instruction.
SBS
Learning 2.0 - 23 Things for Teachers is based on Learning 2.0 - 23 Things, a staff development program for the Mesquite Independent School District. That program was based on the Learning 2.0 program that was designed by Helene Blowers and adapted by the California School Library Association and others. Content and style for Learning 2.0 - 23 Things for Teachers has been borrowed and duplicated with permission, under a Creative Commons License.
The main page for 23 Things credits: *Note: This project is loosely based upon the website 43Things (which allows you to set and track personal goals) and the Stephen Abram article titled 43 Things I (or You) might want to do this year (Information Outlook - Feb 2006).
I do have ideas of my own that I will consider copywriting someday at Creative Commons when I am a sane person :-) Sidenote on the Not-Disney video: It was a great idea and I love the animation of "the company," but man it was hard to follow the cohesive intent of the instruction.
SBS
Thing 22
Aesop's Fables was the podcast that I chose from Learn out Loud.
Honestly, while I had heard of Aesop's Fables, I am not sure that I ever actually heard Aesop's Fables. It was quite educational for me. Alot of these online tools would have application for students who miss school. I could make a podcast of the daily lessons if a student were out for some length of time. That way they could get connected to what went on in class while they were away. The possibilities are endless. The only constraint is time!!!
SBS
Honestly, while I had heard of Aesop's Fables, I am not sure that I ever actually heard Aesop's Fables. It was quite educational for me. Alot of these online tools would have application for students who miss school. I could make a podcast of the daily lessons if a student were out for some length of time. That way they could get connected to what went on in class while they were away. The possibilities are endless. The only constraint is time!!!
SBS
Thing 20
Do you have a flag?
(Warning: one explicitive!)
I find this site as a great escape for a good laugh. Laughter is good after a long day on the computer or in the books. I sit way too much, but this is a good change of pace!
My oldest daughter showed me this particular video a couple of years ago. Because I am a history buff, the comedy of how ridiculous the colonizing times were amuses me because we had such absurd attitudes. There is always something to laugh about on YouTube!
(Warning: one explicitive!)
I find this site as a great escape for a good laugh. Laughter is good after a long day on the computer or in the books. I sit way too much, but this is a good change of pace!
My oldest daughter showed me this particular video a couple of years ago. Because I am a history buff, the comedy of how ridiculous the colonizing times were amuses me because we had such absurd attitudes. There is always something to laugh about on YouTube!
Thing 19
I hope that joining TeacherPop will be a beneficial experience for me. I feel I will be able to benefit from reading what other educators have to say and perhaps gets some questions answered when they may arise. I think that originating such a site was a wonderful counter to the balance to the other social networks that may not enhance a person's reputation.
SBS
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