Thing 23

I will start with the fact that I am glad I am done. I believe there are things I will use and they will be beneficial. It will help if we use these tools as a grade level at the very least to communicate. Some of these things I knew about but never explored. At times it was very frustrating but hopefully it will now motivate me to research some topics further.

Thing 22

Wiki's seem to be much like Google Docs. I guess what is important is just use the site your school or team members are using so it makes communication easy and beneficial.

Thing 21

The use of a wiki reminds me of google docs. I like the group collaboration of a wiki and I think the students would like it too. They are in the technology now world and it is instant information they could create together. I think it would be good for a class discussion for a question the teacher threw out there just to get the students thinking. It could also be fun to debate a topic and have kids add to a pro and con list.

Thing 20

I was playing around with iTunes and I found a song I needed for my daughter! She is in first grade and wanted to sing in her school talent show but the song music had to be instrumental. I found what we needed and she has now been able to practice all weekend. She is sooo excited!

Thing 19

I liked the idea of using the podcasts for a test review as one Social Studies teacher did. His students could tune in and go through the test study guide and hopefully clear up any information the students didn't understand. It would also be a good way for students to make their own podcast and review the material for a test.

Thing 18

I chose a Slideshare video about Venice, Italy. I have been there and it is incredible. This might help in the classroom to give the students background knowledge about something or somewhere they know little about. http://www.slideshare.net/pacific2000/venice-italy-2926742#

Thing 17

I liked the 30 Boxes online calendar. This would be very helpful at school for staff meetings, IEP or child study meetings, our monthly 5th grade meetings, reminders for PBIS reward assemblies, vision screening and so on. It would also be a great spot to keep personal information too, and therefore keep yourself organized. This way I may not have to write myself as many sticky notes!