Thing #2

I really like Wordle. For the student who is into visuals and art, this would be a great way for them to spend more time working with the actual word. I like how it can be printed easily and added to a journal for class.

Glogster seems to be an awesome way to present information. It appears very user friendly and would be engaging for the students. It's sort of like scrapbooking in that you can rearrage your information as needed. In making a poster, once you write thats it. You are stuck with what you have....no changes can be made without starting all over.

Voice Thread confused me a bit. I don't believe that the video really gave a good advertisement of what can be created with the website. I do however appreciate the "educator controls" that have been placed on the use of the site. I ( and I'm sure parents would too) feel much safer knowing that not everyone on the web could view the students work.

Animoto is cool...but I don't see any science educational use with. I see students getting pictures off the internet, but not really apply information.

Bookr - This would be great for a review or even a presentation for kids. Finding appropriate pictures and adding the text to go with it. I tried one on my own, but honestly...its too hot to sit in my livingroom with my computer on my lap and complete it. I'm starting to sweat... Turn the fan up!

Thing #1 on 11.5

The video was really neat. Before I can teach my students how to do this I'll need to learn myself. Here is what is silently going on in my mind... will I be able to schedule enough computer time if I embark my students in this? Would I be able to learn enough quickly to begin this type of teaching? Would the time needed to network like this allow me to still complete the curriculum required? Now, let me answer some of my own questions since I've thrown up roadblocks in front of myself...1. Scheduling time...it can be done if I plan far enough in advance and make sure that I am prepared. 2. My learning...I could do it...it'll take me a while to get really confident in my ability... I anticipate lots of trial and error. 3. Completing the curriculum...this part is nonnegotiable... I have to get it done and done well, so this type of learning my have to be placed on the back burner at times.