It was for all intents and purposes a fairly quiet first day! The kids were behaved and everything went smoothly. I heard some of our little guys in the hallways crying. It always takes a few weeks for our 4-year-olds to settle in.
I had four classes in the library and we read a story, reviewed the rules and got seating settled.
I am tired, but quite pleased with the first day!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Well, They Applauded!
We had problems getting the LCD projector, document camera, and laptop all communicating together, but my trusty tech partner worked on it and I went on with the faculty presentation. I was able to affirm their efforts, get a few laughs, and answer their questions. I even got rather enthusiastic applause! My partner followed up getting them excited about blogs and wikis! We are on our way! On to another district-wide in service at the GRB tomorrow! We have to board a bus at the school before sunup! (well not quite before sunup!)
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Getting started at school
It is the start of a new school year and a new school for me! Tomorrow, I will present to the faculty for the first time. I am a little nervous, but am up for it. I am excited about sharing all the Web 2.0 tools I have used this summer and want my teachers to be excited about them too! Wish me luck!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Carrying ON!
The process continues. I am excited about starting the school year with all my new web 2.0 tools. We are in session Monday for two weeks of in services and workdays before the kids come! I will be meeting a lot of new teachers at my new school, so I will not be posting for awhile. Hope to put into practice much of what I have learned here!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Done and Done, but not DONE IN!
It has been one wild ride and I have so many new tools and ideas to use with the students in my new library this year! I have mostly enjoyed the course and hope to participate in similar processes in the future! Now I am going to cuddle with my furry friends, Willow and Onyx, who have been most patient as I spent hour after hour at the computer!
Thing #21: Podcasts and Audio Books (yet another attempt!)
One more try!
I can hardly believe it! After over ten hours of work on this I finally am able to post this Photostory! I finally got hold of a friend who shared with me that Photostory saves a separate file in your "My Videos" folder and that is where you need to upload from! I have been so frustrated over this! I hope the rest of the group can get this done. I will try to visit the blogs of those who I see are having this same problem and give them this VITAL piece of information!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Thing #23 Summarize Your Thoughts about This Program
This is so NOT the end!
What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
Social networking in a variety of forms has been a real eye-opener for me! I especially am grateful for del.icio.us and the many fun tools on Big Huge Labs.
How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
I am more confident. I feel I can find the help I need out there for almost anything I need and I can also have a voice. I fully intend to continue my learning--after all web 3.0 is on the horizon!
Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
The ways I can use this with my hobbies and family were an added bonus. Also I have begun developing "relationships" with folks all over the country! This I had not even considered before starting!
What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
With so many participating, perhaps form smaller groupings that could support each other through this. I saw many by visiting their blogs who left the experience early on. Could this perhaps have been due to the lack of contact with others who could empathize with the experience? I know I was often frustrated by the lack of comments on my blog entries. Also once I hit the brick wall with the podcast issue, I was totally flumuxed when I could get no live help. A little more involvement from the "leaders" of this course would be most helpful!
If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you choose to participate?
Yes. I understand there is more to learn! And having the learning mapped out and incremented for me is very helpful!
How would you describe your learning experience in ONE WORD or in ONE SENTENCE, so we could use your words to promote 23 Things learning activities?
This has been an eye and mind-opening experience!
Other Players' blogs?
Can't wait to see what others say!
What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
Social networking in a variety of forms has been a real eye-opener for me! I especially am grateful for del.icio.us and the many fun tools on Big Huge Labs.
How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
I am more confident. I feel I can find the help I need out there for almost anything I need and I can also have a voice. I fully intend to continue my learning--after all web 3.0 is on the horizon!
Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
The ways I can use this with my hobbies and family were an added bonus. Also I have begun developing "relationships" with folks all over the country! This I had not even considered before starting!
What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
With so many participating, perhaps form smaller groupings that could support each other through this. I saw many by visiting their blogs who left the experience early on. Could this perhaps have been due to the lack of contact with others who could empathize with the experience? I know I was often frustrated by the lack of comments on my blog entries. Also once I hit the brick wall with the podcast issue, I was totally flumuxed when I could get no live help. A little more involvement from the "leaders" of this course would be most helpful!
If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you choose to participate?
Yes. I understand there is more to learn! And having the learning mapped out and incremented for me is very helpful!
How would you describe your learning experience in ONE WORD or in ONE SENTENCE, so we could use your words to promote 23 Things learning activities?
This has been an eye and mind-opening experience!
Other Players' blogs?
Can't wait to see what others say!
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