Last Thoughs....

I really enjoyed the 23 lessons for my Education 3040 class.  Before this class I had no clue what a Web 2.0 web page was.  I actually had used a few of Web 2.0 applications and had no clue what they were categorized as.  I am going to use numerous items from my experiences with the 23 things in my life and classroom.  I really enjoyed Thing # 21.  My family is very important to me, and I made a video with images from my mom's graduation last year put to music.   I enjoyed Thing # 7 as well.  I enjoyed exploring Flickr, and uploading images.   Every lesson used could benefit the classroom.  I plan on blogging after this class.  I have a blog that is my personal page, and I enjoy connecting with friends and family without having to call each person individually and keep them up to date.

Thing # 23- CC

http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/

Creative Commons is very important to everyone.  The program allows items and ideas to be used without making profit.  There are a few rules, but overall it isn't hard to understand.   It allows the Copyright of items a little wiggle room.  By having this knowledge as a student teacher, I can pass this information on to my students.  Depending on the grade level I can change the lesson to an easier lesson, or an in depth lesson.

Thing #22-Live Binder

I used Live Binder to create a location for documents, favorite websites, and collections of things.  I think that this is very useful to teachers.  I had to create three different binders.  One for my class assignments, one for personal websites, and one for different sites I like to read from.  I think that this site is useful for teachers, students, and even parents.

Since I set my page to private, I am adding a screenshot of my binders! :)

Thing # 21-Family

 My assignment was to use Animoto to create a 30 second video.  I had to use at least 10 pictures and use music to the pictures.  I really enjoyed this assignment.  I used pictures from my mom's graduation from college Fall 2010.  I really miss my family, the snow, and home.  I really enjoyed placing the song "Small Town USA" by Justin Moore as the background music.  My town is a really small USA town, but I call it home!

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Thing #20- YouTube

I love watching YouTube videos.  Most of the time I enjoy just searchingI decided to add a video of a song that is really popular right now.  One of the guys who is singing the song is Hok from SYTYCD (so you think you can dance).

I have found some really good videos on YouTube that instructional.  A few of the videos that I have found useful are simple searches for smartboard, Excel, Word, etc.  If someone knows how to do a task.....I am sure it is on YouTube.

Thing #19-TeacherPop

I never knew that TeacherPop exsisted.  I really enjoyed looking around at other member from my class.  It's great to have a social network that is available to just teachers.  I have been exploring the site and the site is very user friendly.  I am going to keep my page, and try to update as my life changes, especially with education changes!

Visit TeacherPop

Thing # 18- Facebook

I have both a twitter and facebook account.  I enjoy being able to keep up with friends and family.  Seeing as though my family is at least 8 hours away, I have my sister, mom, brother, etc as friends on facebook.  We share photos, updates on life, and status updates.  I found my best friend after ten years of being apart on facebook, and I am in her wedding this summer. :)

I feel that social networks are very important for educators today.  If a teacher wanted to have information shared with students and parents, the teacher could created a page for her class to publish information. Even though this website is a great tool, there are downfalls as well.  When pictures, status updates, and opinions are placed on the internet everyone can read them.  With that being said, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU POST!