Thing 13

Tagging helps you to stay organized and find your information easier. I definitely think that tagging is a very useful tool for teachers. The only problem is that I do not have Delicious downloaded to my computer. I think it is important to view the information before tagging to make sure that it is appropriate and useful.

Thing 12

I am definitely getting more comfortable with embedding code. T
The only online communities that I am a part of are Facebook and Baby Center. I like Facebook because it allows me to keep in touch with old friends and acquaintances. I love Baby Center because it gives me an opportunity to talk to new moms just like me.
Although I love being a part of these online communities, I prefer face to face relationships. You can tell a lot more about what a person thinks by looking at their facial expressions.
I think Facebook is so popular with kids today because it is easier for them to hold a conversation online rather than in person. Many kids are shy and lack self confidence so it is easier for them to open up to people online.

Thing 11

I like leaving comments on people's pages if I have something important or beneficial to say to them.  I don't like just adding comments because I have to.  I definitely like it when people leave me comments, it is nice to get feedback from my peers.
I think that it could be helpful for students top get feedback about their writing online as long as it is positive or helpful suggestions.  Although, negative comments can be very hurtful to a child's self esteem.

Thing 10

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I chose this video because I love to show it to my students when we are learning about conjunctions. It is a very catchy tune and the kids love it!

Thing 9

I love using YouTube in my classroom. I can find a video that connects with just about anything that I am teaching.  For example, when we learn about conjunctions I show the School House Rock video called Conjunction Junction. I love using YouTube in my classroom, but the only problem is that it takes forever to load.  It becomes a hassle using it because it is so slow!  Other than that, I love YouTube for both professional and personal reasons.

Thing 8

I had a lot of fun using Spell with Flickr.  I enjoyed putting words in and seeing what it came up with! It was very fun and easy to use! I could use it in my classroom with presentations such as Prezi and Power Point.

Thing 7

I could use Flickr in my classroom when my students do their Unsloved Mysteries power point project.  For the project, they need to find pictures that relate to their topic.  This would be a very useful tool for this particular project!
I will need to explain to my students how important it is to understand the copyright laws.  They will need to understand how important it is to give credit to the photographer of the picture.

Thing 6

This is a picture of what my dog looked like as a puppy.  It makes me happy!

Thing 5

I really enjoyed using RSS! It is amazing how many articles are out there about any topic that you choose to research! There are many topics out there, but if you narrow your search it made it much easier.
I enjoyed looking at other teacher's blogs and getting an idea of how they set their pages up.  I found exactly what I was looking for!

Thing 4

I would use RSS in my professional life to save articles that I find useful.  It is a great way to keep the information together
I prefer using method 1 of subscribing.  I found it to be the easiest and fastest method for me.
I did not like method 3, I found it to be a  bit confusing.  I felt that the other methods were much easier for me to use.

Thing 3

I think blogging is an effective tool to use with students because it is keeps students informed on what is happening in the classroom.  If a student is absent or forgot an assignment, they could simply go onto my blog site and find the information that they are looking for.
I would use my blog to post homework assignments and remind students of upcoming quizzes, tests, and projects.
Students could use my blog to answer a question that I posted as a homework assignment.
My only concern is finding time to keep up with updating my blog. Also, I know that not all of my students have access to a computer.  If they do not have access to a computer at home, they could always use a computer in the school library.

Thing 1 and 2

I am participating in 23 Things because I would like to create a classroom blog.  I would also like to integrate more technology into my classroom.
I hope to learn more new and exciting ways to use technology in my classroom.
During Thing 1, I realized that I am not using nearly enough technology as I should.  I am excited to learn how to use podcasts and wikkis in my classroom.
I think it is both exciting and scary that people can read anything I write on the internet.