Thing #17

I explored the delicious website and others, and I honestly found it extremely confusing. I did not like it, it was not something I could teach my Kindergardeners to use easily. I probably will not be having my students do any outside searches on the computer anyway so this would not be something useful for my classroom. (But good to know for the future!)

Thing #16

I chose to use the sticky notes tool as my homepage and will continue to use it. I use sticky notes ALL the time. And this program alone is my favorite of all time. It keeps them organized on my computer and I will utilize this program from now on. As a teacher I will probably use most of these sites. They will help to keep my life organized and in order. As the years pass things get crazier and we rely on technology more and more and these sites are one of the best ways to keep life in order.

Thing #15

My expierence with this site was semisuccessful. I was able to see how schools and libraries utilize this tool which is SO helpful! It is simple to find what you are looking for, for any topic out there. In an elementary school setting I will be covering numerous topics so this site will be helpful in exploring and finding out additional information. I love the fact that it is available to everyone. It would not let me add anything to the sandbox, I'm not quite sure why but it kept telling me that I did not have access to add to it. I would have added my number 9 "thing" because I found that site the most useful for a classroom and everyone should know about it. Other than that this was the best site.

Thing #14

Mind maps and flowcharts will be extremely useful in the classroom. Incorporating technology into the classroom will be simple with these applications. Having this as one of my centers in the classroom depending on the lesson that week and then displaying it in the hallway or on a bulletin board for others to see would be a great way to post students work. Doing individual work in the classroom is also a good learning experience. The mind maps provide in depth information and the flowcharts are for minimal information. They are both going to be easy to utilize and I plan on using them both.

Thing #13

I did not like either of these documents, I prefer Word and these were very confusing. I tried both of them, and disliked them both. They were difficult to use, hard to understand and I just do not think that they will be useful for me at all. Most of the tools on these twenty three things has been something that I will use and take advantage of but these two were NOT what I ever plan to use they were not convient and as a teacher I need to have something simple to use and not make my life more complicated.

Thing # 12

I chose the Google Calender and the Google Translator. The translator will be extremely helpful in teaching multicultural students. If they don't understand what I'm saying or vice versa. It will be perfect in the classroom use for communicating with parents who know little to no English. The Google Calender was by far my favorite. As most of us do I have a busy schedule. Going to school, chuch, work, selling Thirty One. I have a busy life and this will help to orgaize it to the best advatage possible.

Thing #11

 I found all the feeds I decided to follow on the Educational Blog award winner site. There were so many to choose from and there was an index for different types of awards as well. I chose a handful of teaching blogs one of which the lady teaches first grade and posts all her creative ideas with pictures on her blog. It is really awesome. The other sites were harder to use, there were more confusing and not as easy. I found that the one site was extremely easy to use. The ones I subscribed to are ones that I will actually use in my teaching career.