Ebooks.

I liked the children's e books site because it had a lot of different books by different authors. I liked how you could choose the grade level and author easily. It could serve as the listening center in the classroom. The computer and that site could replace tape players and cd players. I can tell how it would be very beneficial to the classroom teacher and parents at home as well. I would not want it to replace the act of actually having a book in your hand and reading but I think it would be a good tool to support reading.

Podcasts

I explored podcasts and I was really surprised to see that it had a good selection of music for different age groups and religions. It could be used in the music classroom to give a wide variety of different music to the children.

Online Video

I explored the Youtube and Yahoo videos and it would not let me have access to either of these. I guess that maybe it is to violent or has adult material on it for it to be blocked at school. I have heard about some of the things that people see on youtube and have been disgusted by it. I do not think that these sites have a place in my classroom. I also looked at google videos and I saw a lot of videos available but none that I thought was educational and served a purpose in the classroom.

online applications and tools

I went into the online application and tools and I created a resume at googledoc. It was quick and easy. I never could find out how to share my document with co workers. I guess I will have to ask a co worker how to share this information. I tried!

Topix.net

I liked going to the Topix.net to find out some news info that I am interested in. I really thought that it was neat and enjoyed doing it.

RSS

I like the fact that I can subscribe to find out when they have updated so I will know that there is new info that I can read.

Technology

I think that technology is a good thing. I can see how it can be useful in all areas of life. It can help you in the classroom and also help you to organize things in your personal life as well. I am enjoying learning more and more about technology and I have really enjoyed the flickr part of this assignment.

Flicker Album Maker

I looked at some of the programs available and I really liked the flicker album maker. It would be useful to make a album of things that we do in the classroom on a monthly basis or on a yearly basis. It would also be good to make monthly or yearly albums of my four year old and my baby whose on the way.

cute elephants

I found this cute picture of two elephants snuggling on flickr at hialoakapua. I love elephants and think that they are beautiful animals. I collect elephant knick naks and have always been told that if you have an elephant figure that has it's nose up that it means good luck. I don't think that these animals should be killed just for their tusks and the value of the ivory. The elephants life is worth more than that. These two elephants deserve their life and the life of their mom more than we deserve jewelry etc.

Misty's Blog

My reflection on the 7 1/2 learning habits is very positive. I think that everyone should have a positive attitude toward learning and think that they can learn no matter how old they are. I have never blogged before but guess what I'm doing it now. I came into the lab with the goal of setting up my blog. I had an open mind and with the help of the support team that is in here with me right now I have completed a blog. Yeah! I have used lots of the 7 1/2 habits to complete my technology assignment for this week. The main thing is that I had fun.