Week 5 thing # 11 and 12

Rollyo is my "new best friend". I created my own search tool for many of my favorite websites. One of the best features is that I can now access these sites from any computer. I got lost in the search rolls available. I don't know how I survived without this tool.
I did explore the Web 2.0 winners, but once I found Rollyo I couldn't stop. I created an account and do plan to share this tool with colleagues.


http://rollyo.com/index.html

Week 5 thing #10

I spent way to much "play time" on these. The word that comes to mind is addictive. I worked with a small group during a prep last week with the button maker. We had a PSSA "get pumped" assembly last week and the students came up with some great ideas.

Library Button

Week 4 thing # 8 and #9

Overwhelmed at first, loving it now. The way information, news and email comes at us these days reminds me of a virtual tsunami. My problem is how do I keep up with it all and do everything else too. It's hard work and often frustrating trying to make sense of it all. But I'm thinking my aggregator can make things a little easier for me.

Education and technology are two of my main interests. I "played around" until I was able to configure my aggregator to send me new articles on education and technology from the New York Times and several other sources. The aggregator should save me a lot of time because I don't have to scan every web site to find what I am interested in. However, I used many hours exploring and trying to accomplish this, became frustrated at times, walked away from it at times, but with patience and persistance, I was successful. I am amazed at what I have learned up to this point.

Week 3 thing # 7

I put in a TV studio in the library. We do a live broadcast every monrning. I just found free tele-promter software, http://cueprompter.com/. I'm wondering how easy it will be to use with my broadcast/tech crew. Presently, I meet with the students during a prep to prepare scripts for the next day. I know I need a laptop and a monitor to make this happen. Is anybody using this software? Any suggestions?

Another idea some of us have been toying with... using an LCD projector with a laptop and a translucent shower curtin to create scenery for our drama and musical productions. Anyone have any success using this media? Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance...

Week 3 Thing # 6

After exploring and having too much "flickr fun" I decided to post a magazine cover. I plan to introduce this tool for the classes that are doing "poetry anthologies" and also with the classes that are doing "structure" projects. Providing students with the tools and allowing them to decide where and how to use those tools is empowering.



http://bighugelabs.com/photos/277c487e73e7ce3ea2f35db9e1363059/magazine6383087

Week 3 thing #5

I've spent hours exploring Flickr. The possibilities for use with students is endless. I am checking with my IT person to see if we can have a Flickr account. Keeping my fingers crossed.
The 6th graders are doing a unit on structures, hence the photo.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hippouf/2242079336/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hippouf/2242079426/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/flaviocb/2241189299/