Sunday, May 30, 2010
Thanks
Thanks for the jing presentation Glen. I was almost there. I was in the manage tab and tried to take the embeddable code form there. Anyway whatever I was doing did not work and with the help of your Jing it was easy. I will try another one from start to finish before I forget.
Lovely weather. We have had about 2.5 inches of rain.
Lovely weather. We have had about 2.5 inches of rain.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
stuck
Hi everyone,
I am admitting defeat for now. I have my podcast published and saved in podbean. But I am stuck trying to get it into my blog. I am thinking I have to add a gadget but there is no option for podcast. The help pages are telling me to add a widget but I do not see that option.
I am taking a break and moving to my other course. However I keep getting distracted and want to go back and try to figure it out.
Talk to people Sunday.
I am admitting defeat for now. I have my podcast published and saved in podbean. But I am stuck trying to get it into my blog. I am thinking I have to add a gadget but there is no option for podcast. The help pages are telling me to add a widget but I do not see that option.
I am taking a break and moving to my other course. However I keep getting distracted and want to go back and try to figure it out.
Talk to people Sunday.
Friday, May 28, 2010
May 28, 2010
Looks like a great weekend for working.
I managed to download Audacity and Lame for Audacity. I subscribed to Podbean. I guess I am ready to Podcast. I will take a look at the quick start tutorials first.
Have fun everyone.
I managed to download Audacity and Lame for Audacity. I subscribed to Podbean. I guess I am ready to Podcast. I will take a look at the quick start tutorials first.
Have fun everyone.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
May 27, 2010
Hi everyone,
I always need time to digest the information from the class before I can respond. I often feel overwhelmed at the end of class and know I need time to figure it out. I do admit I am behind the times but know I need to get going and catch up. I am realizing there are many different applications that do the same things. I did some exploring on our division website and found lots of resources available for teachers at all levels. I really feel that we need to do more networking and sharing within our schools and divisions to help each other learn these applications and then apply them to our situation.
I am planning on reviewing some of these applications and introducing them to our student services team in the fall. I think trying to introduce something new at this time of year will cause too much stress. I hope to put together some podcasts or maybe even some video casts related to some student services tasks that "rookie" resource teachers might like to have and review when needed. I would like to share Diigo with them and try to support each other with finding current research and interventions. Although information overload is always a concern.
Personally, I see how technology solves some of the engagement concerns for some kids. I am also very impressed with our classmates and what they are doing in their classrooms. I am sure it is happening in our classrooms as well, I just need to get out of my office and see it in action.
That is all for now. I am going to try and download the podcasting applications before my next night class.
I always need time to digest the information from the class before I can respond. I often feel overwhelmed at the end of class and know I need time to figure it out. I do admit I am behind the times but know I need to get going and catch up. I am realizing there are many different applications that do the same things. I did some exploring on our division website and found lots of resources available for teachers at all levels. I really feel that we need to do more networking and sharing within our schools and divisions to help each other learn these applications and then apply them to our situation.
I am planning on reviewing some of these applications and introducing them to our student services team in the fall. I think trying to introduce something new at this time of year will cause too much stress. I hope to put together some podcasts or maybe even some video casts related to some student services tasks that "rookie" resource teachers might like to have and review when needed. I would like to share Diigo with them and try to support each other with finding current research and interventions. Although information overload is always a concern.
Personally, I see how technology solves some of the engagement concerns for some kids. I am also very impressed with our classmates and what they are doing in their classrooms. I am sure it is happening in our classrooms as well, I just need to get out of my office and see it in action.
That is all for now. I am going to try and download the podcasting applications before my next night class.
Monday, May 24, 2010
May 24, 2010
Well I have spent most of the day playing with all the applications we have been introduced to. I managed to creat a map and post to my blog. It took a few tries but it worked. I looked at g-reader again to make sure I am following everyone's blog. I went to Diigo and reviewed some of the articles people have been sharing with the group. Sorry I have not been as supportive. Someone was asking for early years materials. I joined up to follow the John Evans link Literacy with ICT, through Diggo. I noticed there was a posting of an article on preschoolers e-skills. This might be helpful.
I am feeling a bit more comfortable with things. However I know I am just scratching the surface.
Moving on to other tasks in other courses.
I am feeling a bit more comfortable with things. However I know I am just scratching the surface.
Moving on to other tasks in other courses.
May 23, 2010
Yesterday was overwhelming for me.
MindMeister looks like a great tool. I have seen inspirations at work in the classroom. Now we have a free and interactive version. I think I am going to like it.
I guess I am struggling with connecting all of these applications. I have all my separate accounts set up but I do not think I have them linked properly.
I very much appreciate people sharing their articles. I still have yet to choose a topic but need to do so soon. I must admit I have not been keeping up with the technology with respect to the classroom and the applications partly out of fear and partly due to time. I very much want to learn and use these applications. But it just seems to be going a bit too quickly for me.
Time to get exploring.
MindMeister looks like a great tool. I have seen inspirations at work in the classroom. Now we have a free and interactive version. I think I am going to like it.
I guess I am struggling with connecting all of these applications. I have all my separate accounts set up but I do not think I have them linked properly.
I very much appreciate people sharing their articles. I still have yet to choose a topic but need to do so soon. I must admit I have not been keeping up with the technology with respect to the classroom and the applications partly out of fear and partly due to time. I very much want to learn and use these applications. But it just seems to be going a bit too quickly for me.
Time to get exploring.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
May 22, 2010
Well, I am getting braver. Pushing a few more buttons and trying things out. I am beginning to realize that with technology there is usually more than one way to do things. I think I am prone to taking the long way around sometimes. I opened a Twitter account and am following most of you. I went into G scholar and found a few articles on a topic for my other course. Hard to stay focused. I end up finding research on all different areas of interest. I have managed to bookmark a few items to Diigo and shared them with the group. I have not tried sharing to other programs such as Zotero. I will have to try those programs as well.
Still having fun.
Still having fun.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
May 16, 2010
Hi everyone,
I am getting braver and trying a few more things. I tried searching for articles through the BU library electronically and tried to load them into Zotero. I guess that is the idea. I am not able to shrink or move my Zotero screen so I am not sure if I was totally successful or not. Sometimes I am so embarrassed admitting my lack of knowledge but I have to learn somehow and I keep plugging away.
I really like the look of Diigo. That's what I call social networking. All of the applications so far have been great. What potential for sharing resources etc. I would definitely like to share this with my student services team members. I will wait until the end of the course to decide which programs to start with.
Anyway, just wanted to add a post. Need more time to explore.
Talk to everyone Wednesday.
I am getting braver and trying a few more things. I tried searching for articles through the BU library electronically and tried to load them into Zotero. I guess that is the idea. I am not able to shrink or move my Zotero screen so I am not sure if I was totally successful or not. Sometimes I am so embarrassed admitting my lack of knowledge but I have to learn somehow and I keep plugging away.
I really like the look of Diigo. That's what I call social networking. All of the applications so far have been great. What potential for sharing resources etc. I would definitely like to share this with my student services team members. I will wait until the end of the course to decide which programs to start with.
Anyway, just wanted to add a post. Need more time to explore.
Talk to everyone Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
May 12, 2010
I downloaded Firefox and Zotero. I opened my g-mail and g-documents. I was able to enter a comment (finally) and a drawing. I open g-reader and subscribed to everyone's blog. I am catching on slowly.
I just find these application amazing. I only wish for more time to play, explore and practice. I am feeling my age a bit, feeling as though I am behind the times. I really want to learn and use these applications in the future.
I am currently taking two university courses. I like the idea of a Sunday/Wednesday class schedule. Just gives one extra day.
I just find these application amazing. I only wish for more time to play, explore and practice. I am feeling my age a bit, feeling as though I am behind the times. I really want to learn and use these applications in the future.
I am currently taking two university courses. I like the idea of a Sunday/Wednesday class schedule. Just gives one extra day.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
May 11, 2010
Hi Everyone,
That was a lot easier than I thought but then again I am not finished.
I am a beginner and very nervous but know it will just take some time. Let me proceed and see if I can add people to my blog list.
I too am very pleased to be taking this course. I have a lot to learn in the world of ICT.
That was a lot easier than I thought but then again I am not finished.
I am a beginner and very nervous but know it will just take some time. Let me proceed and see if I can add people to my blog list.
I too am very pleased to be taking this course. I have a lot to learn in the world of ICT.
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