Post 12

I wanted to add this widget on the side (permanently?) so that it was always visible, not just in a post...but I can't seem to figure it out. Will keep trying!
I don't have a FB account. I think facebook is a good tool for keeping in touch with people, and for sharing information, but I don't think it should be a requirement for life. While I can see the positive benefits, I also see the potential for harm, especially for young people who don't fully understand the consequences of their actions. I think online social communities are popular with kids because it is at their fingertips. They don't have to wait for the opportunity for a personal conversation-they can send their message at any time. Good and bad, I think.

Post 10

ok-ran into a little problem. couldn't use keepvid.com-and to be honest, because I could insert the video so easily the other way, I gave up.
Will still share the video clip, though, because I like it!

I could use this more.

Another One! Alliteration

As promised:

Fun Video

From They Might Be Giants ABCs.  This is the song my kids loved listening to in the car together...not one I used in enrichment, I'll include one of those as well.  (like a pro?)

Thing 9

What do you like or dislike about YouTube? Did you find videos that would be useful for teaching and learning? Is YouTube restricted in your building?
Youtube-I have used it before in my classroom, so it is not restricted.  I have a fun CD by They Might Be Giants, and used clips from the DVD that I found on youtube for enrichment lessons.  The kids found them entertaining, I think.  You do run the risk of something inappropriate, which is never good.  It can be engaging, and I know there are many teachers that have and use some good videos.  I know Pete is trying to get people to share resources in one spot for all to utilize, so maybe this can be a subgroup? 
Personal Note-watched some laughing baby videos with my kids-made up for my earlier frustration when they needed my attention and I was trudging through this...
(it's now 2:39-been at this for awhile)

Thing 8

Used Big Huge labs-Motivator to create this.  Just used one of my favorite pictures, although even that was hard, as I have soooo many.  I liked this tool.  With the possibilities, though, how could it be anything but time consuming!!  I would also say it was fun-especially for personal use.  For work, I'm not sure-I like the idea of motivational pictures, but privacy and copyright comes up again.  And really, I'm not sure where I would find the time to do some of this.

Thing 7

Think of ways you may be able to use Flickr in the classroom or in your work and share your ideas. What issues might you face?


Perhaps it could be used to provide a visual prompt for journal writing, to show students actual examples of landforms, geographical features, and in science to provide images of animals, plant life, and other areas of study.  I think the copyright issue might make it frustrating and more time consuming.