Video - in the years since I did 23 things, the amount of GOOD video has exploded. I now regularly scan YouTube, School Tube and Teacher Tube for videos to share with students. Why recreate the wheel when there is so much good stuff out there? My tech team spends a lot of time "viewing" and "discussing" video clips as we learn to create our own video. The best way to learn is to look at samples. We have learned a lot by studying others. RCE now has a "channel" on School Tube so that we can post our own videos. It's important to teach students good digital citizenship and good skills as they learn to make and post videos. Just as there are some GREAT videos...there is also a lot of junk!
As I am always looking for things to make a difference in student's lives...I was shown this clip...I think every parent should see it. Too Much Information. I've also posted it on the Technology Wiki for sharing with students and parents easily. (http://rcetechnology.pbworks.com)
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tool #2 -
I have written on every blog for Rummel Creek at this time...except for the few I can not get into. Over the past few years, I have about 20 blogs that I follow regularly....in fact sometimes I feel that I spend way too much time reading others work...I'm still working on being brave enough to post on some of the sites, I feel like I am such a "nobody" that my comments would not be important; however...I love to read what others have posted.
My blogs to parents are improving as I try to use a blog to instruct and share information with parents and community members. I am still a very private person and putting my thoughts on the web is difficult. My personality doesn't come across and my poor grammar is definitely exposed. I'm still working on it!
My blogs to parents are improving as I try to use a blog to instruct and share information with parents and community members. I am still a very private person and putting my thoughts on the web is difficult. My personality doesn't come across and my poor grammar is definitely exposed. I'm still working on it!
I learned something NEW today!
I know that many of you have been frusted learning how to manuever through a blog. Today I took a class in Atomic Learning....and found all kinds of short videos to help you do everything in a blog. You can view as much or as little as you'd like...they are just a little more detailed than the ones on 11 Tools...and they cover specific things such as embedding a video, making your settings...and you only need to view what you need to get your through....
When you click on the links below...you will be taken to a log in screen. Use your "regular" SBISD log in to gain access to the videos. As you watch the videos a log will be created which will give you additional staff development. Use these as you see the need...they helped me a whole bunch ...I am always learning!
When you click on the links below...you will be taken to a log in screen. Use your "regular" SBISD log in to gain access to the videos. As you watch the videos a log will be created which will give you additional staff development. Use these as you see the need...they helped me a whole bunch ...I am always learning!
- Blogging Workshop
- A. Blogging Basics
- What is a blog?
- What is the difference between a blog and a Web site? pt. 1
- What is the difference between a blog and a Web site? pt. 2
- Using Blogs as Educators pt. 1
- Using Blogs as Educators pt. 2
- Hosting your blog pt. 1
- Hosting your blog pt. 2
- Hosting your blog pt. 3
- B. Creating a Blogger Blog
- Navigating the Blogger home page pt. 1
- Navigating the Blogger home page pt. 2
- Creating a blog account pt. 1
- Creating a blog account pt. 2
- Creating a blog account pt. 3
- Introducing the Blogger Dashboard pt. 1
- Introducing the Blogger Dashboard pt. 2
- Logging in and out of Blogger
- Changing your password
- Creating an additional blog
- Deleting a blog
- C. Using Blogger Help
- Accessing Blogger's online help
- Using Blogger Help articles
- Searching Blogger's Help articles
- Using the Blogger Help forum pt. 1
- Using the Blogger Help forum pt. 2
- Posting in the Blogger Help forum
- Using Blogger Buzz
- Accessing more video tutorials
- How to contact support
- D. Configuring Basic Blog Settings
- Configuring basic Blog settings pt. 1
- Configuring basic Blog settings pt. 2
- Configuring basic Blog settings pt. 3
- Configuring Publishing settings
- Configuring Formatting settings pt. 1
- Configuring Formatting settings pt. 2
- Managing your user profile pt. 1
- Managing your user profile pt. 2
- Managing your user profile pt. 3
- Browsing other user profiles
- Following other blogs
- E. Authoring Your First Blog Post
- Using the Post Editor pt. 1
- Using the Post Editor pt. 2
- Using the Post Editor pt. 3
- Saving draft posts pt. 1
- Saving draft posts pt. 2
- Using Mail-to-Blogger pt. 1
- Using Mail-to-Blogger pt. 2
- Enabling your mobile device
- Using Blog Send
- F. Formatting and Editing Your Posts
- Filtering post views pt. 1
- Filtering post views pt. 2
- Filtering post views pt. 3
- Formatting posts with the Post Editor toolbar pt. 1
- Formatting posts with the Post Editor toolbar pt. 2
- Formatting posts with the Post Editor toolbar pt. 3
- Using HTML formatting pt. 1
- Using HTML formatting pt. 2
- Deleting posts
- G. Using Hyperlinks
- Adding hyperlinks using the toolbar pt. 1
- Adding hyperlinks using the toolbar pt. 2
- Adding hyperlinks using HTML pt. 1
- Adding hyperlinks using HTML pt. 2
- Adding hyperlinks using HTML pt. 3
- Adding Mail to links on your blog pt. 1
- Adding Mail to links on your blog pt. 2
- Editing hyperlinks
- H. Posting Images and Video
- Using images on Blogger pt. 1
- Using images on Blogger pt. 2
- Posting an image from your computer pt. 1
- Posting an image from your computer pt. 2
- Posting an image from the Web pt. 1
- Posting an image from the Web pt. 2
- Finding copyright free images on the Web
- Protecting privacy
- Embedding videos pt. 1
- Embedding videos pt. 2
- Embedding videos pt. 3
- I. Managing Comments
- Configuring Comment options pt. 1
- Configuring Comment options pt. 2
- Configuring Comment options pt. 3
- Configuring Comment options pt. 4
- Leaving a comment pt. 1
- Leaving a comment pt. 2
- Enabling comment moderation pt. 1
- Enabling comment moderation pt. 2
- Enabling comment moderation pt. 3
- J. Managing Blog Archiving
- Archiving basics
- Configuring Archive options
- Understanding permalinks pt. 1
- Understanding permalinks pt. 2
- Searching Blog archives pt. 1
- Searching Blog archives pt. 2
- Archive tips and tricks pt. 1
- Archive tips and tricks pt. 2
- K. Syndicating Your Blog
- Understanding site feeds
- Configuring your site feed
- Using feed readers pt. 1
- Using feed readers pt. 2
- Using FeedBurner feeds
- L. Team Blogging
- Understanding team blogging
- Creating a team blog pt. 1
- Creating a team blog pt. 2
- Posting to a team blog pt. 1
- Posting to a team blog pt. 2
- Administering a team blog
- M. Customizing Blogger
- Choosing a new template
- Using a third-party template pt. 1
- Using a third-party template pt. 2
- Customizing your template pt. 1
- Customizing your template pt. 2
- Using the Blogger Template Designer pt. 1
- Using the Blogger Template Designer pt. 2
- Using the Blogger Template Designer pt. 3
- N. Customizing the Sidebar
- Customizing your sidebar
- Managing Sidebar options
- Editing items in the sidebar
- Creating a blogroll pt. 1
- Creating a blogroll pt. 2
- Customizing the header and footer
- O. Monetizing Your Blogger Blog
- Earning money on your blog pt. 1
- Earning money on your blog pt. 2
- Setting up AdSense on a blog pt. 1
- Setting up AdSense on a blog pt. 2
- Setting up AdSense on a blog pt. 3
- Setting up Amazon Associates pt. 1
- Setting up Amazon Associates pt. 2
- Setting up Amazon Associates pt. 3
- P. Additional Resources for Educators
- Using Blogger as educators
- Useful Web sites for help with Blogger
- Innovative blogs in education pt. 1
- Innovative blogs in education pt. 2
Monday, June 6, 2011
Tool #1
My blog is created....because my students gave me the name for my blog...I want to keep it. Posted a voki and I'm ready to go. One of the things I want to really work on this time is using TAGS....something I have not done often. It is my goal to always put in one or two tags.
Monday And Things Look Better
Today I was able to post on nearly every site. Need to get a few more posted. Looking at a new day gives me a fresh look....so glad that things are going smoother and a few more teachers have logged in.
Now I need to get on to doing some of my 11 tools....
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Frustration
I just spent several hours setting up my reader for ease to keep up with the 11 tools...so far..no links...and then when I tried to post on the other sites....I was unable to post. Need to send an e-mail for teachers to check their settings...that might make a difference.
I hope that the teachers don't experience the frustation that I am having now......hopefully we can get things worked out through e-mail!
Need to do my own 11 tools!
I hope that the teachers don't experience the frustation that I am having now......hopefully we can get things worked out through e-mail!
Need to do my own 11 tools!
Friday, May 27, 2011
11 Tools
I am excited about embarking on the 11 tools with all of the staff at RCE. This journey will be fun and give us a head start on incorporating web 2.0 tools.
The on-line classes will be time consuming...but I'm sure I will learn even more. This will be a great experience for us all. 2011 will be an exciting time at RCE.
The on-line classes will be time consuming...but I'm sure I will learn even more. This will be a great experience for us all. 2011 will be an exciting time at RCE.
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