Monday, March 4, 2013
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Week 9 Thing # 23
The fork in the road.
Okay our journey in this workshop ends here, but I have choices of paths to take. Go back to the "safe" path or embrace the unknown path of my class Web 2.0 journey. I've gone this far and truly enjoyed the "permission" to look,think,create,and play in a new arena that celebrates adaptation and new creation without losing sight of where we started. I had very limited knowledge of all the tools that were available to choose. Using my cooking love as a reference it was like going to an open access cooking field day getting to try all the ingredients and gadgets you wanted, meet others and chat, and sample what you cooked. Fabulous! Obviously it does not take much to spark my passion for what I know I love to do, and that takes me back to the classroom. I am just as passionate about walking with the students on their faith journeys. I am thrilled to bring to life,in a way that they identify with, the treasures found in Scripture and apply them in their own respectives faith beliefs. Research tools that I've uncovered can make it much easier for them to be successful in their quest for information and understanding. Group collaboration with their peers outside of their specific class will be quite beneficial too. Sharing what I have learned with others will build upon our skills and learning from what others already know or have experienced will keep the learning ongoing (and fun). Learning how to properly use all the Internet has to offer if a gift to me and I look forward to sharing that gift with the students who have been born into this web based world. I hope to work with the English dept. and/or librarians to include a "fair use" unit in their research/project units to help clarify what is okay and what is not.
I hope that this is NOT the last opportunity to learn more with Region 1. I will make a point to monitor the workshops that might be available in the future. I can't wait to go back to school. Did I just say that???? :)
Okay our journey in this workshop ends here, but I have choices of paths to take. Go back to the "safe" path or embrace the unknown path of my class Web 2.0 journey. I've gone this far and truly enjoyed the "permission" to look,think,create,and play in a new arena that celebrates adaptation and new creation without losing sight of where we started. I had very limited knowledge of all the tools that were available to choose. Using my cooking love as a reference it was like going to an open access cooking field day getting to try all the ingredients and gadgets you wanted, meet others and chat, and sample what you cooked. Fabulous! Obviously it does not take much to spark my passion for what I know I love to do, and that takes me back to the classroom. I am just as passionate about walking with the students on their faith journeys. I am thrilled to bring to life,in a way that they identify with, the treasures found in Scripture and apply them in their own respectives faith beliefs. Research tools that I've uncovered can make it much easier for them to be successful in their quest for information and understanding. Group collaboration with their peers outside of their specific class will be quite beneficial too. Sharing what I have learned with others will build upon our skills and learning from what others already know or have experienced will keep the learning ongoing (and fun). Learning how to properly use all the Internet has to offer if a gift to me and I look forward to sharing that gift with the students who have been born into this web based world. I hope to work with the English dept. and/or librarians to include a "fair use" unit in their research/project units to help clarify what is okay and what is not.
I hope that this is NOT the last opportunity to learn more with Region 1. I will make a point to monitor the workshops that might be available in the future. I can't wait to go back to school. Did I just say that???? :)
Week 9 Thing #22
Ebooks and eaudiobooks:
Dream come true! Im a subscriber to paid sites now. Some books I want to read but I only have so much too spend. Love the site and affordable. The "chapter a day" RSS feed option for audio is neat to-keeps you on task to complete a book easily.
I will add this to my book bag and share the site with others. One of the greatest finds for me this session.
Dream come true! Im a subscriber to paid sites now. Some books I want to read but I only have so much too spend. Love the site and affordable. The "chapter a day" RSS feed option for audio is neat to-keeps you on task to complete a book easily.
I will add this to my book bag and share the site with others. One of the greatest finds for me this session.
Week 9 Thing # 21
Podcasts:
I have subscribed to these both in itunes and other arenas. I recently added the Daily Lectionary Readings of the Catholic Mass to my feeds. I like to strat my day with the readings of the day and alos can use them my Religious Studies teaching. It provides for a nice reflection activity also during classes. Another helpful one was the online K-12 web 2.0 conference podcast. Learning opportunities "after the fact" never stop with this great recordable technology! Love it!
I have subscribed to these both in itunes and other arenas. I recently added the Daily Lectionary Readings of the Catholic Mass to my feeds. I like to strat my day with the readings of the day and alos can use them my Religious Studies teaching. It provides for a nice reflection activity also during classes. Another helpful one was the online K-12 web 2.0 conference podcast. Learning opportunities "after the fact" never stop with this great recordable technology! Love it!
Week 9 Thing # 20
You Tube:
I've used it before and you can find some good videos to watch,discuss,and think about. I do not like the overwhelming choices that greet you at log in-I might nopt know how to limit these yet. Usually there is at least one that is not appropriate. The moral: if using in the classroom, find the one(s) you want save them to your video library and avoid the "shock" of possible no-no sites there.
As a Catholic and a Religious Studies teacher, I appreciated the recent Pope video's from World Youth Day in Australia (July 2008). I was tickled that the Pope sent the Pilgrims a text message while they were there-the youth seemed to really connect with his willingness to meet them where they are and embrace change...that sounds familiar doesn't it? During his visit he shared a message to the young people today about living in today's tricky world influences. In a visit with the Bishops he told them to treasure the young. That is a powerful and uplifting message to share with my young students , Catholic or not, they are special to God and to humanity! We should treasure them as the valuable blessings that they are.
The link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWsQ1AdKsT8
I was not successful embedding it. I do not have time to figure it out right now, but I will because it is going on my class blog.
I've used it before and you can find some good videos to watch,discuss,and think about. I do not like the overwhelming choices that greet you at log in-I might nopt know how to limit these yet. Usually there is at least one that is not appropriate. The moral: if using in the classroom, find the one(s) you want save them to your video library and avoid the "shock" of possible no-no sites there.
As a Catholic and a Religious Studies teacher, I appreciated the recent Pope video's from World Youth Day in Australia (July 2008). I was tickled that the Pope sent the Pilgrims a text message while they were there-the youth seemed to really connect with his willingness to meet them where they are and embrace change...that sounds familiar doesn't it? During his visit he shared a message to the young people today about living in today's tricky world influences. In a visit with the Bishops he told them to treasure the young. That is a powerful and uplifting message to share with my young students , Catholic or not, they are special to God and to humanity! We should treasure them as the valuable blessings that they are.
The link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWsQ1AdKsT8
I was not successful embedding it. I do not have time to figure it out right now, but I will because it is going on my class blog.
Week 8 Thing # 19
Library Thing:
Who knew people have so much to share..... I joined and added a tiny selection of my bookshelf. I'm not sure why I need this bookshelf yet. It would be neat to share thoughts on books with others that enjoy similar reading. I'm not sure I have that much time though. I do love to read and purchase many books for reference (hobbies or educational) and check out leisure reading books because I rarely re-read a fiction book, maybe a classic.... I liked the reviews though, so who knows I might just give my two cents in a current fiction book. I have also started to subscribe to audible for audio books. This allows me to "read" when I do not have the time of sitting still ( like laundry,cooking). I've always wanted to be part of a supper club and book club....maybe I should propose a combo club. I'm rambling but this is related to Library Thing. :)
Who knew people have so much to share..... I joined and added a tiny selection of my bookshelf. I'm not sure why I need this bookshelf yet. It would be neat to share thoughts on books with others that enjoy similar reading. I'm not sure I have that much time though. I do love to read and purchase many books for reference (hobbies or educational) and check out leisure reading books because I rarely re-read a fiction book, maybe a classic.... I liked the reviews though, so who knows I might just give my two cents in a current fiction book. I have also started to subscribe to audible for audio books. This allows me to "read" when I do not have the time of sitting still ( like laundry,cooking). I've always wanted to be part of a supper club and book club....maybe I should propose a combo club. I'm rambling but this is related to Library Thing. :)
Week 8 Thing # 18
Used online document application "ZOHO". Neat to have access and be able to post to your blog. I can see how this will be useful after a working hard on a class document and then be able to instantly publish to the class blog! I love it. In my wanderings on the web I was directed to "Think Free" site also. I made a "test project" for friends at school to collaborate and make a flyer inviting Web 2.0 teachers to gather, enjoy a bite of food (tapas) and share experiences. We will decide on details and then try and work online flyer development using the Think Free site. The task management capabilities seem useful for project based collaboration from anywhere.
Good for creating actual WP docs and presentations.
Good for creating actual WP docs and presentations.
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