Toolbox #5

This work took longer for me to set up. I was confused at times. However, once this was accomplished the social bookmarking become easier. I signed up for delicious. The sites I found are: http://www.theteacherscorner.net/ which has free resources for teachers including writing prompts and http://www.mathfactcafe.com/ which is also a free sight for teachers.
I often find sites, write them on a sticky or a piece of paper then can't find it again. I think this will be a great way for me to organize sites that are useful and find sources much quicker.
I think it will also be a good way to organize sources I might want students to be able to use and locate them in a timely manner. I look forward to looking for more sites that could be useful and organized in a convenient way.

Toolbox #4

After working with Googledoc I see some opportunities for school, especially with roadmaps. This would allow teachers to work together without having to be together. Security is an issue to me, but as long as it is school related I don't see a problem.

I attached my 5 blogs to Google reader. It is nice to be able to see these all in one place. I'm not sure at this time exactly how I will use this aspect.

Toolbox #3

Original photo by lilhelm's

#3 had a number of fun ideas for students to be creative. I selected posting a picture because I thought it would be good for students to know how to post them but also the responsibility of giving others credit and knowing how they can share them.

My second item was flikr spell which I used as part of my heading because I thought it was fun. I tried to find letters that had balance and appeal. I did not post but had fun at wordle and its associates. This would be fun for students to do with words in the classroom. I practiced several with words from various subjects.

Toolbox #2

1. I like the idea of being able to communicate with others. Sometimes our time is too short to be able to meet in person. I like what they said about "finding educators with similar thoughts and ideas".

2. I found it interesting that only about 1 in 100 comment. I like the idea of inviting comments and having open ended questions to encourage bloggers to comment and give advice.

3. 5 blogs I selected:
Mrs. Hoovers First Grade: agree it is hard to share
Thornwood Tigers: blogger cares what other people are saying
Poffenberger: technology is important
Sharp Tool: comments need to have substance
Coynes Cool Kids: fun to design avatar

Toolbox #1

I am finding this interesting. I look forward to more adventures as I move on. I am starting on my avatar now.

This is my first post. I am looking forward to future adventures.