Thing # 9: Generators

I created this generator because this is a positive message for everyone. I firmly believe that if you don't believe in yourself, then don't expect for anyone else to believe in you. A person should know and value their self-worth. "Anything is possible, if you put your mind to it"!!!!!

I will definitely use generators in my classroom and for my own personal use. These generators are great ways to motivate others as well as myself. The graphics are cool and very catchy to the eye. The best part about it  is that you can create whatever you want.

http://cooltext.com/Logo-Design?LogoID=732580934

Thing # 12:

Google is definitely more than just a search engine. There are so many more things that you can do with Google. The calendar is a great tool to use if you like to be organized. I created an academic calendar for this semester. This is a backup plan in order to keep me organized just in case I forget to to write it down in my planner.Having a calendar can also be a great way for teachers to set up schedules regarding classwork and lectures. It is a great way for parents to view their child's daily assignments and upcoming events.

 I also created a Google alert. This is a great tool to have if you want to stay posted with what is going on. I chose to stay alerted with football and basketball (because I am a huge sports fan). I chose to be alerted when educational seminars will be available in my local area. I chose this because this is a great way to get tips and resources on effective teaching. Having an alert is a great reminder for me because I can sometimes be forgetful.

Thing # 11:

I found that using Google Blog Search was the easiest for me. By typing in the keywords, it gave me a variety of options to choose from. I rarely use the computer, but when I need to search for something I always use Google. I was able to maneuver through the blogs very easily.

I found that Topix.net was more confusing than helpful for me. It was confusing because whenever I would try and search for a blog then random things would pull up in the search. For example, I searched "effective teaching for Social Studies", and research for canine case studies was the main topic for the search.

Making Curriculum POP!! was an interesting feed that I found. There were great ideas and tips that enhanced the curriculum by teaching using pop culture.This is a great way to hook your students in with teaching by using demonstrations with today's entertainment. Kids love that stuff!!!!!

Thing # 10: RSS

Google Reader was very easy to access and it was even easier to set up an account because I already had a Gmail account. Subscribing to a RSS and newsreader was even easier. I probably wouldn't subscribe to any personal feeds because I rarely access the Internet unless it is for completing school work. I was able to subscribe to some interesting feeds. I chose several Social Studies feeds because that is the subject that want to teach. The feeds that I chose had great tips, offered lesson plans, and different instructional strategies for teaching Social Studies.

I will use RSS and newsreaders in my classroom when I began teaching. It will give me the opportunity to teach my students using different methods. There are constant updates for the feeds ,so I will always be updated with new information. I believe that teachers can use RSS for a variety of things. Teachers could use it to research different activities to teach a lecture. Technology is constantly growing and with the RSS and newsreaders updating information regularly; this is a great way for teachers to constantly receive information.

Thing # 8: Mashups



                                            I chose "Spell with Flickr". I chose this mashup

because it was a really cool way to turn a

word into a piece of artwork. Of coarse, I

chose the phrase "6th grade Social Studies"

because that is the grade level and subject that I

want to teacher.

I will definitely use mashups in my classroom in the

future because it is a great way to turn something

so simple into artwork. It will be a way that I can put a

twist on certain lectures and subjects. "Spell with Flickr"

will be a cool way to get creative with all sorts of

things. "Spell with Flickr" can be used for projects,

artwork, and etc.



Thing # 7: Flickr

Sunset

http://www.flickr.com/photos/margall69/6363770939/

 

By Margall photography

 I really enjoyed exploring Flickr. It is a great way to view other photographers work. Flickr was very easy to access and the images were amazing to look at. I decided not to create an account with Flickr because I would never us it, but maybe in the future I will.

When I began exploring Flickr, I wanted to find an image that would stand out and represented beauty. I immediately chose nature. There were so many options to choose from, so I chose "sunset". I chose "sunset" because every evening I like to sit outside and watch the sun set. I think that it is the most beautiful thing to watch. I feel like that no matter if I am having a bad day that by watching the sunset it will make me forget all about it. It is a stress reliever and a time where I feel like I can escape from my chaotic world for just a moment.What a coincidence that this photo is also the theme for my home. I have artwork and furniture throughout my home that mimic this very photo. I wonder if I could purchase this photo and have it as my center art piece. How cool would that be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!