My last thoughts....

I have to admit I am really glad I am done with these "things". Some were very interesting and others i wasn't crazy about. I would have to say flickr was one of my favorites! I love photography! I also really like animoto! I would have to say those two were my favorite, but the podcast thing would be next in line. I definately think I will be using those from now on! Many of these things have prepared me for later and I am glad I will have them to refer back to. I will definately jot my favorites down for later reference!

Thing #23

Since I did a powerpoint over creative commons I know a little about it. I found the fary use tale video very cool (and REPEATATIVE lol)! It is definately a good way to explain what creative commons is to children. I will probably use it in my classroom because it is important to know about copyrights and plagerism.

Thing #22

http://www.playpianotoday.com/podcasts/ppt_1.xml <- this is the feed
I went to learn out loud and the arts and entertainment section. The piano lesson online video podcast caught my eye. I would like to learn how to play the piano and found this awesome and FREE podcast. I found this podcast very easy to use and once I finished listened to the introduction it offered me to subscribe to it. I haven't yet but I am debating on it! This podcast has inspired me to use podcasts in my future classrooms! I think it will be fun to do arts and crafts on them.

Thing #21

I really enjoyed using animoto! I just wish the free version could be longer, thats why I didn't make it personal. I figured since its only 30 seconds long it should be based around my standard I chose. Overall it was pretty easy and fun to work with.

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Thing #20

I love youtube! It can be used for education or entertaining purposes. The only thing I don't like about it is that anyone can upload a video and either they are stupid or offensive. I chose this video because I found it inspiring. This site could be used in my classrooms for educational purposes, but I would only allow it under MY consent!

Thing #19

I am now a member of Teacherpop. I found this sight to be useful to me throughtout my preservice and into my inservice teaching. I can connect with other students or teachers for help or ideas. I think this is a neat site.

Thing #18

Well actually I already had myspace and facebook accounts before this blog! But I do think it is important to know how social networking works because as a teacher it is important to communicate with other teachers. I didn't gain any new insights because I already have both accounts. I like both sites because I am an army brat and have friends and family all over the world and it helps me stay in touch. I may use it in a classroom setting BUT ONLY with a seperate account. If I have students who would like to add me as a friend it will be under a facebook I create for school. My person life will remain personal. I don't think it is a good idea to be friends with students so if I were to create an account it would be for school purposes ONLY! I am not giving trouble an invitation!