Internet Tools

There are so many different internet tools available it is probably hard to stick to only one. Some internet tools that I already use are flickr, facebook, myspace, and friendster. Those four websites are definitely tools for social networking. By taking ED638 I am definitely getting used to the idea of integrating technology into education. The major hurdle would be getting an actual computer in my class with an internet connection. Once that is done, I believe I can take it from there.

Internet Tools

Hafa Adai Classmates!

I am busy checking out Tripod.com and hoping I can find the time to create my own website with the tools at this site. As I spend everyday surfing the web it amazes me that almost any type of research can now be done in the comfort of your own home. I remember spending hours after school at the public library looking through book after book and encyclopedia in order to write reports. If you weren't finished before the library closed you were out of luck! The Internet has certainly been a time saver and I am eager to read everyone's reviews on the sites they have chosen.

Have a great weekend!

Kate

Faculty Central Finalization

Hello Everyone,

I finally decided to use the topic of fish and whales for my two activities. There is such a great abundance of life in the ocean, it's unbelievable! I'd have to say that living on Guam has afforded me the luxury of swimming with fish and other creatures in their natural environment. It is through the internet that people from far stretches of the world can still learn about creatures they may never see in their lifetime.

I did find a lot of interesting activities on the internet, but I decided to go with my own activities. I'm hoping i did it the right way.

Class Central

Good Evening Classmates,

I just got in from my daughters freshman open house. They are using technology that I am only beginning to learn about! It is truly amazing how much technology is incorporated into the classroom now.

I finished my project on Patricia Polacco and really enjoyed doing it. I was lucky enough to meet her when we lived in Washington state. She was a guest performer at my children's school. She is as vibrant in person as her stories!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Kate

Hi everyone,

Sorry to hear about Jay. Don't really know the details, but it sounds like he is leaving for medical procedures. Jay, hope you have successful treatment and a speedy recovery...

I am about done with my Class Central Project. I did a unit on the number Pi. It is truly amazing how many websites are devoted to that special number. There are all kinds of facts, activities, songs, posters, movies, jokes, greeting cards, games, etc. focusing on PI. It was quite the learning experience for me. It really made me realize the power of the internet for accessing information on something like this.

Hope we are able to spend time examining each others projects so we can learn from each other more about Class Central and using the internet.

See you soon.....

Faculty Central Finalization

What's up, Classmates! I hope everyone is well today. I uploaded my two activities and quizzes onto Faculty Central. I had a hard time choosing just two because there were so many to choose from. Doing the Faculty Central Activity was exciting. I was always apprehensive about technology until I started my graduate program with Language and Literacy. I now embrace everything that technology has to offer. See everyone soon! Cef

My Ocean Unit

Hello everyone,

I'm also having a difficult time choosing some activities I would like to use; they're all very useful for an online thematic unit. I'll probably narrow the focus down only because there are so many ocean creatures. See you all soon.