Thing #13

I need to know if I am doing things right on this "thing". Did everyone have to keep signing in on all these mashups? I again struggled, but it was fun playing around with different pictures, bubbles, etc. It seems like I have fun playing around but when it comes time to post to the blog, the struggles really kick in.

Thing #12

I hope it's okay that I strayed from my pictures in Thing #11, but I needed to play around and have a little fun with this activity. I know I will be able to use this for future slide show presentations. Plus, I am working toward everyone sharing the same appreciation for the Vikings as I.

Thing #11

For some reason, I was thinking about science when I was flipping through Flickr. Everybody loves the Menthos and Coke experiment, right? I looked at all kinds of pictures on all kinds of topics. It is cool how much stuff is out there to pull off the site. Any topic I try to search came up with great pictures. I almost posted all the awesome Viking pictures, but I didn't think everyone would be interested, so I stuck with the academic type pictures. Menthos and Coke...academic.....sure!!!!

Thing # 10

I have to be honest. I don't check the copyright guidelines as closely as I should when I take things from the internet. I have always paid attention to the "cc" when making paper copies to use in the classroom, but the internet is so loaded with immediate clips for use, etc., that I don't look for the copyright guidelines. Watching the video clips makes me more aware of looking out for the "cc" as I prepare presentations for staff development sessions. How does all this apply when you are giving a presentation? Sometimes, a clip I find can add clarity or inspiration to a presentation and I just need it to fit. I can't really say for sure if I have broken copyright guidelines or not while using internet resources, but I can tell you that I will pay closer attention in the future.

Thing #9

Whew!! This one was not easy for me. I had difficulty with the headings, the link, etc., etc. However, it's complete or at least as far as thing 9 is concerned. I do like looking at other wikis and finding out what people are interested in doing with their time. Nobody else is interested in the Vikings? I don't get that. Everyone's world doesn't revolve around mine? Well, I'm just babbling. I did struggle with this exercise and I'm hoping they get easier from here, but for some reason I don't think that is going to happen. Here is the link to my wiki. http://misd23things.wikispaces.com/VikingsRock

Thing #8

I'm falling behind on my things. I am getting my competitive juices flowing and refuse to trail so far behind. It is time to get busy again. I looked at almost all of the posted wiki's. It is interesting to see such variety and styles. Some are well constructed while others are poorly constructed. Some of the wikis make you think that the creator really has a grasp of using technology effectively in the classroom to accomplish curriculum based projects while other wikis make me think "what is the point or purpose of this?". I'm not trying to be critical, because I give kudos to anyone who tries to utilize the tool. However, isn't an ineffective wiki that is utilized for instructional purposes just as bad as a lesson poorly delivered by a substandard instructor? I really liked the wolves den wiki. http://fhswolvesden.wikispaces.com/ There was so much information on the site. I read many of the discussion posts and thought that using the posts is a great way to allow student discussion without intimidation. I like the video links as well as the chapter by chapter posted assignments.