This was a good start in understanding what tools exist on the web. I've just scratched the surface!
I'm not sure how much of this I'll use with my students, as I have a more administrative role as a teacher. But I can definitely see myself teaching other staff how to use these gadgets.
I COULD see myself creating a personal website that's information based - that would be cool. It would be even cooler if I had businesses that wanted to advertise and then someone would buy my website and I would never have to work again.
Anyway, a lot (something) to think about.
Monday, March 23, 2009
My website
Today was enjoyable. All day, I stressed about what was due, if I did it right, why my document disappeared, etc.
Then I came to class.
The teacher, as usual, put me at ease. She (they) helped me retrieve my document, reassured me that what I created would yield some sort of credit and that we would work in small groups and present. Small groups, YES!
In my small group, I learned how to navigate the navigator! Before, this was a problem for me because I was making it too complicated. My group taught me how to master this. Yeah!
You can visit my website at: http://sites.google.com/site/deadwoodhighschool/
Keep in mind: it's under construction.
Late.
Then I came to class.
The teacher, as usual, put me at ease. She (they) helped me retrieve my document, reassured me that what I created would yield some sort of credit and that we would work in small groups and present. Small groups, YES!
In my small group, I learned how to navigate the navigator! Before, this was a problem for me because I was making it too complicated. My group taught me how to master this. Yeah!
You can visit my website at: http://sites.google.com/site/deadwoodhighschool/
Keep in mind: it's under construction.
Late.
Social Networking
I hate to be a real downer, but how far is all this technology stuff going to go?
I mean twitter, what is that? And couldn't they give it another name? Is it some other type of texting or instant messaging - communication between people who would otherwise never communicate?
Blogging, do people really care what I think? Is this the premise of blogging? Because some blogs were just that and I wasn't interested. Others were informational and I was interested. If blogs are filled with resources versus rants, then they have some merit. If they're just the author's thoughts, then nobody cares.
Facebook - enough said.
Myspace - unless you're an artist or have some music to share, email your pictures to your friends and family and call the people you love.
Cell phones - I thought video games were the beginning of the end, but I was wrong.
I know I sound cynical. Am I alone? Does anyone else feel this way?
Just some of my thoughts.
I mean twitter, what is that? And couldn't they give it another name? Is it some other type of texting or instant messaging - communication between people who would otherwise never communicate?
Blogging, do people really care what I think? Is this the premise of blogging? Because some blogs were just that and I wasn't interested. Others were informational and I was interested. If blogs are filled with resources versus rants, then they have some merit. If they're just the author's thoughts, then nobody cares.
Facebook - enough said.
Myspace - unless you're an artist or have some music to share, email your pictures to your friends and family and call the people you love.
Cell phones - I thought video games were the beginning of the end, but I was wrong.
I know I sound cynical. Am I alone? Does anyone else feel this way?
Just some of my thoughts.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Playing Outside
It was cool to see so many people out on Saturday. I think everyone really appreciated the warm weather and sun after so many days of back to back rain.
Seeing people running, biking, gardening or just playing ball, reminded me of the stories I've heard about the first warm day of Spring in the midwest.
The word is: everyone is outside.
I've been to Wisconsin and experienced some horrific temperatures, but only for a short time. The winter of 1983 was quite memorable; it was our wedding reception on the southside of Milwaukee and the temperature was 27 degress below zero WITHOUT the wind chill (wind chill is a critical piece of weather status). I remember layers of clothing, frozen locks and dead batteries. Anyway, great reception, but cold as h&*%.
Okay, back to California. I know, hardly a fair comparison.
Looking forward to Spring, the sun filled days and more reasons to be playing outside.
Seeing people running, biking, gardening or just playing ball, reminded me of the stories I've heard about the first warm day of Spring in the midwest.
The word is: everyone is outside.
I've been to Wisconsin and experienced some horrific temperatures, but only for a short time. The winter of 1983 was quite memorable; it was our wedding reception on the southside of Milwaukee and the temperature was 27 degress below zero WITHOUT the wind chill (wind chill is a critical piece of weather status). I remember layers of clothing, frozen locks and dead batteries. Anyway, great reception, but cold as h&*%.
Okay, back to California. I know, hardly a fair comparison.
Looking forward to Spring, the sun filled days and more reasons to be playing outside.
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