Monday, June 30, 2008

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?

Thursday, June 26, 2008

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!

Monday, June 23, 2008

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 :)

Friday, June 20, 2008

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

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Know anyone over 55?

Do you someone that needs some help understanding the vocabulary that goes along with computers? This site is great! It states you must be over 55 to enter but I am sure there are some people slightly younger that could benefit from it as well :)
http://555webhelp.com/