Thing 13: Using YouTube

YouTube is user friendly and does not require much of a learning curve.  I found it easy to upload to the site and use my video for classroom purposes.  Students enjoy the interactive lesson.

Thing 12: Discovering YouTube

YouTube can be used as an instructional tool to demonstrate and engage learning.  It provides indiviuals with a visual representation related to specific content.  Students can relate their own ideas and intrinsic personalities using different videos.

Thing 11: Web 2.0

Thing 10: Online Productivity Tools

Thing 9: Play with Wiki's

Thing 8: Wiki's

Thing 7: Image Generators

Thing 6: RSS and Newsreaders

Thing 5: Mashups

Spell with Flickr is a neat website that allows you to take a combnation of letters and text and create a different options and pictures to match it.  I actually found this site fun and entertaining.

Thing 4: Flickr

Flickr is a photo sharing website.  Anyone can upload, discover, and share.



My nephews were having a good day at Chick-fil-a!!  These three boys are my pride and joy and I enjoy watching them grow.

Thing 3: Digital Images

My friends are important to me and we enjoy saving memories through digital images.  This is my friend Nicole.  She is from Chicago and we were celebrating her birthday.

Thing 2: Blogging

Blogging is not something I am familar with, but creating an account was simple.  I want my page to look profesional and inviting.  I also want my blog to be distinctive to who I am.  The layout and the additional edits should be a reflection of my character.

Thing 1: Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning is essential to the consistency of any learning environment.  After reviewing the 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners, it is evident that teachers need to continue to change the techniques of learning for students.

The habit that is the hardest for me to complete is beginning with the end in mind.  I find it difficult to set a defined goal and work backwords.  I understand the concept, but it is sometimes difficult to practice.

Check out my learning contract.