Tool #4

I had forgotten about Google docs, even though I made an extensive scrapbook for my friend's grandson. Now I need to remember to use it at work! Teachers coordinate documents such as letters to send home to parents, lesson plans, duty schedules, and more. Why not free our limited email accounts up in favor of using Google docs?

Also, I could have students work on editing their writing creations without either of us losing their documents. I could also have students go to a Morning Message and edit one correction, followed by another student editing another correction. It might get complicated, or it might be quiet and fun.

Also, I already follow plenty of blogs, but I added 5 more from the 11 Tools list. This should be fun! I don't know 3 of the people, but I will find out more and learn from them as I go. I'm grateful for the 2 other bloggers on my campus. It's surprising more employees haven't started this yet.

Tool 3# Daniella's dreams by Melanie ** made with Bubblr (PIMPAMPUM)

Daniella's dreams by Melanie ** made with Bubblr (PIMPAMPUM)

Click on the link to see a comic strip about my classroom bunny. She only made it to class once this year, due to student allergies, but she was still a sensation.

Tool #3

Signs

Tool 3

Tool 2

I enjoyed reading 5 blogs--2 from my Westwood colleagues, 1 from Sherwood, Hollister and Tiger Trail. We have contrasting and creative expressions going on.

I hadn't thought in terms of the video, that we must MODEL and model again, proper behavior online. I use many networks to help me with teaching ideas. When I started in the district, no mentors were available. It didn't matter, because my mentors were online! Wonderful, experienced teachers shared knowledge and resources with me. There was no way to pay them back, but pay it forward.

One teacher in an online group shares ideas and personally made lessons more than any other member. She encountered some problems with aging relatives, and an expensive subscription to clipart used in her creations. We all pitched in to diminish the costs of sharing with us.

I hope everyone can experience the comradarie of communities online.

Tool #1

I first posted the Voki as a regular post...then noticed the directions to add a gadget. I am getting quicker at editing!

11 Tools for the 21st Century

I am resurrecting my blog used for 23 Things. I am looking forward to new understanding of blogging and technology.