Blog Reader

I had used Google Documents once before, but I didn't notice the google reader tab across the top. I've set up and managed my google reader site. It should be easier than following each blog individually. I can see where a classroom teacher could have students create/respond to classroom blogs. Creating a folder for each classperiod would really help the instructor manage the blog for each class.

Imagechef

There are so many different images, one could get lost. It took me a couple of trys to import the code correctly. I like this tool. It is a good way to personalize images.

More Mashup fun

I really like making mosaics!

Here is one of a proud day in the life of our family...our daughter the valedictorian!

Mashup fun

This was a fun activity. See my mashup!

Flickr Experience

One could easily get lost in Flickr. I searched for several differnet things. I missed the bluebonnets this spring. I don't know if they didn't bloom well in my area or if I was just too busy and missed them.

Here is a Flickr link showing their beauty.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mothernature/454725222/

I'm going to try part two as well and upload my own pictures to Flickr. I worry about privacy though.

Library 2.0 and Web 2.0

After viewing the two videos and reading the two articles as part of the North Texas 23, I feel a little overwhelmed. I'm trying to understand how technology passed me by so quickly. I guess I've had my head in the stacks! Linking people with information and providing information links for people is my job. Using the various Web 2.0 tools like this blog will be a challenge for me; however, it is a challenge for which I'm now trying to equip myself.

I found the YouTube video to be quite interesting. It's a format which drew me in; no wonder my students like YouTube so much.

Greetings

Greetings! As part of the North Texas 23, I've created my first ever blog and post. My goal this summer is to complete all 23 tasks and go back to school ready to share wonderful Web 2.0 tools with my faculty and students. They say it is often difficult to teach an old dog new tricks; this is one of many new tricks I'm willing to try!