pod cast

I am very excited about the use of podcasting in conjuction to what I do. The biggest problem is I don't like the sound of my own voice. I am hoping to find someone in our department that has a better voice and won't mind doing some for me.

really cool site

While searching for web2.o topics I found the best site. I have spent most of the evening checking out the programs listed. This has been so much fun. I am amazed what is out there. Check it out http://www.slideshare.net/heasulli/web-2-tools-for-education-compatible/

Finishing the Webquest

I have looked at my webquest and walked through it so many times making sure all the links work correctly. I think that I have looked at this so much that I am not sure I can effectively evaluate my own webquest, it is like proofing your own report. Some people can, some can't. I can't because I know what I meant to say and it seems like it does... Make sense, anyone else feel that way?

Second Life

I received my invitation today to Kent Island. I enjoyed going there and seeing how this program can be used, I was beginning to wonder! I found the quickest way to see everything on the island was to fly over it. It made it much easier to find different buildings and friends - yes someone else was there at the same time. I explored the buildings that other classes are using. I am excited to be something besides a happy face during the next class discussion!

webquest

The idea of creating my first webquest was a little scary. I think that learning a new software (expressions) while learning a new skill was the bad part. I made my storyboard in word since I know that software and spent the evening transfering it over into expressions. I have to say there were a lot of simularities - although tables gave me a hard time. Using a premade template was great and things went better than I expected. Hopefully linking the pages and completing the project will go this easily :)

Second Life

OK, it is 11 on a Friday night and I just logged off Second Life - it is sad when my second life character is having more fun on a Friday than I am :)

I would have concerns about putting my children into this site. My son (11) watched over my shoulder and helped me find my way around but I would not let him do this unsupervised.

It was fun, and I can see having a meeting in here with my peers but not so sure the people I instruct and support could handle it.

How time flies

I can't believe how fast the week goes by. It is hard to get to everything that needs to be done. I am finding the blogs to be a fun - almost like having a diary - and it is very interesting to read what others have been up to as well