Is this the end or only the beginning? :):) so done

I am able to take some great resources out of this program. As far as favorites are concerned, I really enjoyed making the pictures and videos. I will defiantly be using that one in the future. Another exercise I loved was making my own home page in Google, I did not know you could completely personalize your own web page full of useful tools and resources. My absolute favorite would have to be thing 22 where you could make your own videos. Every single thing has giving me something I can take with me in my future endeavors.

This program has given me a positive outlook on my future education goals. I can go out into the education field knowing that all of the information I could ever need to be successful right at my finger tips; all I really need is an internet connection. 

What really surprised me about this class was how unbelievably helpful it was. I took a technology class at my last school and absolutely hated it, and I felt like I didn't learn anything. This class is just the opposite, I have learned so much. 

What I have learned will help me daily as a teacher; part of being a good teacher is knowing how to use your resources to improve.

I may take a workshop or a refresher course in a few years because technology changes on a daily basis.

Thing 23!!

A little under Dr.Walls' avatar, there is a paragraph stating that Learning 2.0-23 Things for Teachers is based on a staff development program for the Mesquite Independent School District, and the Program was designed by Helene Blowers and adapted by the California School Library Association and it has been borrowed and duplicated with permission under Creative Commons.

I found the creative commons lesson so helpful in class. I know what plagiarism is, however it does not seem like I actually learned about copyright until my late high school years. I am sure I used pictures and songs without giving proper credit when I was younger. It is best to build strong habits as early as possible. If you learn something and practice it while you are young, it will be second nature. Before this class I didn't even realize there were special websites where you could go to use pictures and other materials for academic purposes. This skill is very important, especially since the internet has made other people's work so accessible.

Thing 22

LiveBinders is absolutely fantastic. It was so easy to set up and free. I made three binders titled, teachers resources, which has general education resources on the elementary level, and I also have one titled Science Scavenger hunt, the last one is Math activities.http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=377858. Anyone can access any of my binders through the link I just put in here. I can see this being an extremely valuable resource for teachers and for students. In the classroom setting the teacher and the class could work together to make a binder, and it can be filled with learning activities, or recess type activities. I also really like the fact that you can add your own websites that you have found, or you can get Google search to fill up your binder. That particular feature is a real time saver. I would recommend this to any teacher or student.

Thing 21

This has been one of my favorite things of the semester so far. If you want to make a 30 second video, it is free and if you would like to make a longer video the fee is well worth it. The following is a link to all my videos http://animoto.com/projects. I have already posted the one about Trinity to this sight. This website was so easy to use, and there are certainly enough options for picking photos to put in your video. I did have a few issues with uploading my own music, but that could have just been my computer. If I can figure out how to upload my own music, I would pay the fee to make longer videos. I learned my multiplication facts by using songs and this resource would be great for creating a multiplication tape in the classroom. This site would also be useful to make a class video, the students in my future classes will probably have as much fun as I did exploring this site.

My Animoto Video

My Animoto Video

Thing 20

Youtube is another website I use frequently. This website is wonderful, in that you can basically find anything that you could ever want to view from music videos, to funny home videos, instructional videos, and even full television shows. With Youtube (especially in the classroom) the teacher needs to be in control of the video browsing. There are several videos on Youtube that are not elementary friendly. There are several instructional videos in all subjects, for all grades, so this (in the right hands) could be a wonderful classroom tool. This website is absolutely great if you are looking for resources, or entertainment videos.

Thing 19

I already knew about Facebook, but I did not know about the other social networking systems out there. I enjoyed exploring TeacherPop, and I am waiting on approval to post a photo and a comment to it. I also really love the social network the Bakespace, which offers thousands of recipes, free of charge. I also explored Ning, which includes a 30-day free trial, however it is not free all the time. I did look at the prices and 3 dollars a month is not bad, especially when you consider the advantages. There are obviously advantages to having a focused social networking system. In the classroom it would be better than Facebook, because Facebook, is focused on socializing and games. TeacherPop has a subject outlined. I currently have an account with Facebook, and I signed up for TeacherPop today as well as Bakespace. I will definitely us Bakespace in the future. Possibly Filmcrave too, because I love movies.