Tool #6

Before this learning about this tool, the only Wiki I was aware of was Wikipedia, where anyone can write anything, regardless of whether or not it is factual. It is therefore not a reliable source, and I think it could confuse some students.

However, after looking at various samples of Wikis, I have a better understanding of how I can incorporate them in my pullout groups. A great example was mrsibrahim.wikispaces.com. This teacher used a wiki to showcase her student's work.

Tool #5

I used Delicious to subscribe to and tag a few sites. See items labeled "Tool #5" for links to these sites.

I think this could be used to organize bookmarks for those teachers who have many.

Tool #4

1. Since I work with more than one teacher, I can see using Google docs to share information among all of them.

2. I subscribed to a variety of blogs that address professional and personal interests. Most of them are recommendations from SBISD teachers I know.

3. I will use teachpaperless.blogspot.com to learn more about reducing paper. Langwitches.org caught my eye because of the title. I will look at it more closely when I have time.

Tool #3

I looked at various image generators and found two that were somewhat easy to use, albeit very time-consuming. I went into Wordle and found an image that described exactly how I felt as my vacation is about to begin. Before heading to the beach, my vacation will begin in New York, so I used a photo to create an image of myself on a NY sign. I am not sure how I will use these to teach, but will ponder this on the beach.

Tool #2

1. I think that the PLN gives us an opportunity to connect with other teachers and their ideas.

2. The commenting point that stood out to me was that a comment can turn a statement into a conversation.

3. I am following these blogs: Technology and the Classroom, But It's Summer!, My Blogs, Teachin' in Flip Flops and Technology is My Challenge.

Tool #1 (Part 2)

Once I got the needed link, creating the avatar was not as difficult as I expected. I am glad Tool # 1 is finally complete!

Tool # 1

I have set up my blog, but have been unable to create an avatar because Voki has not gotten back to me with my activation information. This is far more time consuming than I had anticipated.