I think the video was very helpful in understanding Rollyo. Mr. Goodner did an excellent job.
I set up a Searchroll regarding weather. Every August, I have my students track hurricanes on their own hurricane chart and I included pages that would give them coordinates as well other info about storms.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Thing #16 Wikis
I have now set up a Wikispace and a PBwiki. I want to try both this fall and then I can determine which is easiest for me, my team, and my students.
It was simple to set up and I can envision using this perhaps for homework updates, links for subjects and documents that I would like to get feedback on.
I also like the idea of using a wikispace for personal reasons as well - just like the trips examples.
It was simple to set up and I can envision using this perhaps for homework updates, links for subjects and documents that I would like to get feedback on.
I also like the idea of using a wikispace for personal reasons as well - just like the trips examples.
Thing #15 Libraries of the Future
As I watched the video of the students and how at ease they all seem utilizing technology and the enormous amount of time young people spend "communicating" with each other, I was saddened. I guess I am just too old, but I still think as humans, we need some face-to-face interaction.
While I understand the need to move our libraries into the future, I would hesitate to completely stray from the comfort of "the stacks". Young people of today have an advantage of being able to retrieve information in nanoseconds, and ship information to a number of parties at the same time. While this may save time and money (no gas for the car necessary), are they missing out on the "social" aspect of meeting friends at the library and sitting with heads together pouring over books, journals and magazines and then having a face-to-face discussion about their topic. Some of my fondest memories are those of sitting with friends at Carroll High School library, or if we were really in need, Parkdale Public Library in Corpus Christi. We worked diligently to complete our assigned tasks, including rifling through the old card catalogs, just so we could have time to "hang".
In Wendy Schultz's article, she describes the library of the future and refers to the ultimate one as Library 4.0. She assures us that it will not replace previous generations of libraries, but simply absorb the components of the earlier versions while moving through a continuum. We begin with a library as a commodity, then a product, a service and ultimately an experience. Perhaps I am just too much of a dinosaur, but I like going to the library and perusing the shelves. I like holding a book in my hands and inhaling the aroma of the worn dog-eared page - a sure sign that this is a good one! I want an experience.
Yes, I realize the benefits of technology and I utilize both hardware and software at hand, in and out of the classroom. It is a time-saver, but it is not quite the same as a face-to-face dialogue. I love seeing the light in the eyes of a student when they are telling me about the latest favorite new book. For me, I want don't want a library services to meet me in my space every time I need information, I also want to meet in a library. After all, a web-page smiley face is just not the same as the sweet greeting we always receive from our school librarian. In other words, I want it all.
While I understand the need to move our libraries into the future, I would hesitate to completely stray from the comfort of "the stacks". Young people of today have an advantage of being able to retrieve information in nanoseconds, and ship information to a number of parties at the same time. While this may save time and money (no gas for the car necessary), are they missing out on the "social" aspect of meeting friends at the library and sitting with heads together pouring over books, journals and magazines and then having a face-to-face discussion about their topic. Some of my fondest memories are those of sitting with friends at Carroll High School library, or if we were really in need, Parkdale Public Library in Corpus Christi. We worked diligently to complete our assigned tasks, including rifling through the old card catalogs, just so we could have time to "hang".
In Wendy Schultz's article, she describes the library of the future and refers to the ultimate one as Library 4.0. She assures us that it will not replace previous generations of libraries, but simply absorb the components of the earlier versions while moving through a continuum. We begin with a library as a commodity, then a product, a service and ultimately an experience. Perhaps I am just too much of a dinosaur, but I like going to the library and perusing the shelves. I like holding a book in my hands and inhaling the aroma of the worn dog-eared page - a sure sign that this is a good one! I want an experience.
Yes, I realize the benefits of technology and I utilize both hardware and software at hand, in and out of the classroom. It is a time-saver, but it is not quite the same as a face-to-face dialogue. I love seeing the light in the eyes of a student when they are telling me about the latest favorite new book. For me, I want don't want a library services to meet me in my space every time I need information, I also want to meet in a library. After all, a web-page smiley face is just not the same as the sweet greeting we always receive from our school librarian. In other words, I want it all.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Thing #14
Technorati was useful when I wanted to do a blog search for Library 2.0. I did not receive any hits when I just did a search for the “School Library Learning 2.0” using just that as the term.
Technorati will also be helpful in organizing blogs. I claimed my blog and added a browser button to my page.
Technorati will also be helpful in organizing blogs. I claimed my blog and added a browser button to my page.
Thing #13
I can see how this tool would be very useful both in working with my teaching team as well as other teachers around the district. This is a great way to organize curriculum to share with them. I can also see this as a tool to share sites with students to help them do research for class projects.
Thing #12
I found that some of the blogs I visited were easier to maneuver and make comments on. I found the info on Edublogger Etiquette quite helpful and responded with comments to the author. I think the BloggerBasics101 is an awesome site with tons of info to help newbies such as myself. I especially enjoy listening to the podcasts. I found that it really is okay to lurk and the authors are very knowledgeable. Talk about easy directions posted throughout their site.
I am impressed with some of the Library2Play participants and what they have added to their own blogs. I think kudos are in order.
Hopefully, this fulfills my requirements for Thing #12.
I am impressed with some of the Library2Play participants and what they have added to their own blogs. I think kudos are in order.
Hopefully, this fulfills my requirements for Thing #12.
Thing #11
It was very easy joining LibraryThing and I even joined a group. I selected several books that are old favorites and even wrote a review.
This site could be very useful in setting up a book club with other teachers and professional educators to discuss new books and share topics and books that are especially helpful in helping us become the best we can be.
This site could be very useful in setting up a book club with other teachers and professional educators to discuss new books and share topics and books that are especially helpful in helping us become the best we can be.
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