Everything+I+Need+to+Know....Blog+Spot

Everything I need to know (about technology) I learned in this class. Add your own observations of ways the class knowledge has spilled over into the “real world.” This can be over anything you have learned in this class, from ideas shared on the Blackboard Discussion Board to this Wiki! Try applying some of these things in your classrooms, or experiment with your friends or family. What were the results? Edit this page, add your name, and continue adding your observations after your name. Log in and add more observations any time!


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 * __ Prior to taking this course I felt as though I was very technology inclined and very educated in regards to the internet and tools on the internet. I definately have learned that I was not as educated about the variety of teaching tools as I thought. Doing this Web 2.0 assignment has allowed me to research and see that there are great tools out there for educators, students, and parents. I am glad that I have had the opportunity to do this assignment. As an educator I will be able to apply some of the tools I have found and tools that I have learned from my peers in my classroom. These tools will assist me in becoming a more effective teacher in regards to technology. --Angela Hill-Mayes __**


 * __ ​Before I started this class, I knew how to work a computer and navigate the interet pretty well. If someone told me to use something, I could usually figure it ou on my own. I knew how to use powerpoint, word, excel. I was always blogging on [|www.proteacher.com] (my favorite teacher website!!!) I even had my own class website! I was pretty proud of myself.Then I started this class and I and got a rude awakening. Delicious, and Webquest, and Wiki, Oh My!!! Who knew there was a this fabulous world of web 2.0 I had no idea about? One of my favorite new things to use is the delicious account. I am always on the internet getting reat new resources to use in my classroom. I save all of my great new finds on my delicious account so that I can access them from anywhere! I have shared this information with family and colleagues. They are hooked too! I am very excited to begin podcasting next year and posting it on my website! I think parents and students will really enjoy this. Thanks to all of you who have posted ideas. ---Jeannette Wilson __**


 * __I must say, before I started this course I considered myself very "tech savvy." I love the Internet, making Excel Spreadsheets, blogs, etc...ok woah was I stuck in the 90's! It is amazing all of the tools and resources that are available out there!! I wanted to make sure I would actually use all of the things I am learning so I shared my Web 2.0 tools with my colleagues, joined many teacher sites, and have started a list of things to begin early on next year as far as a classroom website, blog for parents to communicate, and a photo sharing page for my classmates to introduce their families and ease some First Day of School jitters. I am so thankful to all of the teachers out there that take the time to post their thoughts and ideas and to all of my classmates and your great ideas!!--Sarah Teague __**


 * __I am a rookie when it comes to social networking on the Internet. I have never been on a blog, wiki, or anything else where I can talk with other people. I feel that I am flying blind but as I explore these assignments I have found some neat stuff that I can use with my family. I will practice on them and then when I get my own class I will hopefully know what I am doing.--Ron Taylor__**


 * __Ok, so I have spent the day creating a wiki and I'm not sure I've done it correctly. This is the wiki that I created, http://mrsscottsbusinesstools.wikispaces.com/. KristiScott__**

**Ok so I originally thought and felt pretty comfortable with my use of technology, and this class has helped me realize how much more I have to learn. More importantly, it has confirmed that this is an ongoing process--things change so rapidly that you cannot get "comfortable" with a tool, or a way of doing things. My 8th grade students are going to pass me up and I need to have a few tricks up my sleeve to keep them engaged, interested and more importantly learn from me how to learn independently. To keep up with technology you have to be reflective, and a lifetime learner. That is what I have learned from this class, along with the many tools, ways of looking at things and ideas I have gotten from all of the other people in this class. Maria Flick**

===//**Here is a link to get a FREE ebook on numerous different web 2.0 projects**// [|//**http://www.ictineducation.org/free-stuff/**//] //**--Danielle Berges**//===

I am trying out some of the tools that I have learned about on the Webquest that I am creating. I have also found some great Web 2.0 sites that will really help in my future classroom and I am excited to research many that my fellow classmates have posted. I have also been using the information I learned about evaluating websites.Rachel Gabani. Kristi, thank you for putting so many great 2.0 tools on your wiki page. I plan on linking several of them to my delicious account and using them in the future. Also, great job on your wiki page!!!Rachel Gabani Lara, I have also been bookmarking the great resources I have learned about through this class. I have also been a bit overwhelmed, but am very happy that I am taking this class. I have learned so much!! Rachel Gabani If it was not for this class, I do not know when I would of learned about all of these wonderful tools, like web 2.0. I am slowly learning more each time a play around. Lara Townsend

I have been sharing some of these sites with my colleagues. They are very excited to use the sources in their own lessons. We all agree that the tools enhance learning and engage students, but there is only so much you can use in Physical Education. I think sharing the tools and the opportunities they offer with teachers who can use them more regularly is just as beneficial to students. If I ever have a teaching position as a classroom health teacher, I will certainly go back to my notes on this course and make use of those tools. On another note...I really do wonder sometimes, who is creating all of these great tools because it must take a lot of time to come up with the graphics and page navigation for each tool. Tavares Thompson LOL....I was wondering the same thing the other day as I was looking at the different tools available. There are a lot of talented people out there. Rachel Gabani

I love how much I'm learning about WebQuests through this course. I've always heard of them but never knew what they were, or took the time to find out. At the beginning of this class I learned what they were and the purpose they serve, but was still overwhelmed with the concept of creating my own. After reviewing all the material we've been provided on them, I'm beginning to piece mine together now and I'm confident with the process of doing it. It's awesome to seem something come full circle and see it as something I can and will incorporate in my future classroom! -Erin Rothweiler

I am amazed at the amount of webquests and wikis already created. I believe my future students will also enjoy assignments like ours.-Kristi Scott

I have to say I am learning slowly, this is my first intense web class and I am overwhelmed! On a good note I am learning a great amount from this class. I love learning about all of these websites and putting them into my delicious account. I am taking this all in slowly so I will be ready to use everything when I start teaching.- Lara Townsend ME TOO!!- Kristi Scott

I have to say that I am new to a lot of this as well. I am familiar with social networking. I use facebook to keep in touch with friends and family. I find it amazing that I am able to keep in touch with elementary school friends so easily! Without technology like this, it would be close to impossible. I am most amazed by the ease of creating a delicious account. I had never even heard of this before! Now, I am saving everything that I might find useful for my future classroom. What a great resource!! Jennifer Hall


 * // I was very nervous about taking this class. I definitely do not consider myself to be technology smart at all. I know the basics......word, excel, basic internet usage and social networking. Pretty much everything that I have done in this class has been a new experience for me. All of the assignments have allowed me to learn new things and gain new tools that I will be able to take with me into my future classroom. I am grateful for the new knowledge. Although I have learned about many new things......I, in no way, feel comfortable with all of these new tools and pieces of information. I will have to work on becoming more familiar with the tools I plan on using in my future classroom. I think that the best part about this course is that it has been an excellent source of information that I can refer back to whenever I feel necessary. I have kept track of most of the information I have acquired through this course via my delicious account, which I had before starting this course. //**
 * // --Danielle Berges //**

I am finding so many new things to use in the classroom with the web 2.0 tools. Most of the classes I teach are computer based and the lessons are all set up before hand. This does not leave me with many options on lesson planning. I have two classes that I am able to lesson plan for and the web 2.0 tools have helped me make the business class fun for the students. - Vincent Milford

I am also new to all of this technology in the classroom so everything I know I really have learned in this class. I am learning how to use different applications to reach students. The Web 2.0 sites are very helpful and I am glad I am building on them now before I begin teaching. The Delicious account is coming in very handy organizing all of my links for my different classes and projects. It seems like every good site we learn about leadds to more resources. Ann Dugan

I am somewhat familiar with many of the things we are learning about in this class, but I was (and am) far from being proficient in their use. By far the most Web 2.0 has been the most useful experience for me. To find so many great sites, to be able to collaborate with other teachers, and to add so much creativity to my lesson planning is very exciting. I have used Delicious before, but not to the extent I am now and will be in the future. The e-portfolio is a bit stressful, but it is coming along and is a great tool I can see using, especially in my language arts classes. The only thing I wish I had more of is time -- to explore even more into all of the topics and to experiment, experiment, experiment. But I am much more comfortable and am happy to say that I am completing these projects with very little confusion or stress (see http://storybird.com/books/dragged-into-the-world-of-technology-kicking-and-s/?token=krs3q2 )  ~MARY COGNATA

 I am having a very hard time understanding all of this. I can not get my link to go to the page I made I highlight it and then hit the link and fill the box out but it keeps going back to the tools page with nothing different. I am lost with this project and confused. Did you figure out how to link the page? Rachel Gabani

Jesse Lomax- So far I think the most useful aspect of this class has been the collecting of links. I have collected links for other classes, but never used them. I have already given my Delicious account to several coworkers and they seem to really have enjoyed some of the links. I also enjoyed the virtual field trip component of the course. I bookmarked it as well and can't wait to have an opportunity to use it in my classroom. I gave it to a fourth grade teacher in my building and he seemed really excited. I have to agree with Mary about there being minimal stress involved in the classwork. My only concern is the WebQuest. Having never made one I am a little nervous. Anyone have any pointers feel free to shoot me an email ( jlomax1@gmail.com ). Thanks in advance. I am putting the finishing touches on my webquest. So far, it has been the most difficult for me, but I have enjoyed learning how to put it together. Good luck!!! Rachel Gabani


 * Check this out!!! Article I found on "Why Schools Cannot Ignore Web 2.0"** [|**http://www.ictineducation.org/home-page/2010/4/3/why-schools-cannot-ignore-web-20-commercial-factors.html**]
 * --Danielle Berges**


 * __ Before starting this class I came into it thinking why must I take a computer class, I did that in elem. school where I played The Oregan Trail and learned nothing. I always thought I was tech savy, with Twitter, different blogs the internet. I was caught up in the late 90's early 2000's. I now have come to the conclusion that I, Lindsay Gall know NOTHING about computers in order to move ahead with my students learning styles. I have to admit me being a physical education teacher I am not at a computer a lot during the day but I have put in a special request to have a laptop with me now at all times to show my studnets different techniques in moving our muscles or just using my Web 2.0 app which was yudu. Yudu is an online music library that is basically ituens and pandora that have merged together. I have proved that my students move more with constant music playing and now I am just waiting for my computer to come in. This class has been a challenge, most of all this wikispace. I never knew what else was out there in the tech world but I don't think I was willing to give it a chance. Lindsay Gall __**

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