Thing 7 Wiki Wiki

Wiki ( Quick) first developed in 1995. Where have I been all this time. I still remember when you would go to stores and, receive a written paper bill, when we had grade books, when I typed my masters thesis ten different times. The future is flying at me as I progress in this course. Just learned to turn the computer on, and now I am in the process of discovering the many different ways of using the Wiki. So much so fast; I am some what overwhelmed, but extremely excited at the same time.
In Early Schools: This site lacked a lot, especially for the first grade level.The main page had no color and just started without much introduction. The only reasonI continued on was it brought back memories from the past. I have been involved in schools for the past 56 years as either a student or a teacher. Many things have changed in that time and it was interesting to reflect on some of the comments. I thought it could have used a better introduction, more color, and maybe a few snap shots of times passed.
In Code Blue : This site was very interesting once you got into it. They told me in my education classes that you needed to pull the trigger, cause something that would catch the interest of the student. This site needed something like that. If you were specifically looking for something like this it was good. Really good information that was well organized.
Timeline of Presidents; This was a site that lacked a lot. I can't see this as interesting for second grade students. There was no pop no life. I guess it covered the subject s information, but againI really enjoyed the sites that had more color and action. If some form of animation were added, it would have made it better. Maybe some music of the times.
How am I going to us this tool. I plan to retire at the end of this year, so for me to use it will have to come fast. I know that it will one day be the norm. Just think, with my work schedule the way it is it, would have almost impossible for me to take the class I am taking now.The way things are going there will be no school buildings,no need for school busses. All students will plug into their educational portal with the master instructor for all their educational needs. Good, haven,t quite decided yet, what do you think?

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Diigo, what an interesting tool. The ease of use of this site was one of the best things about it. Being able to transfer bookmarks from my computer at school to one at home is going to enable me to be bettered prepared for school. Diigo allows you to work from any location. Coaching takes a lot of time away from my planning time after school. This site will enable me to spend those hours I can't sleep involved in planning. Professionally, diigo will increase both my knowledge, and my ability to make more effective lessons. Hey, what a tool. You use to have to either go to a conference, or wait on a book for new information in you field. Now, it's available at the touch of a button from any location.

Thing 5a

I teach world Geography and the things on Google Earth are great. Check it out. I have been missing so much in the past few year. the computer is an amazing tool.

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My warmup

Thing 3

Free Technology for Teachers provides a verity of information. the Free world Flash Cards were very interesting. I will use them in my class.

Blogboard is an interactive site used to voice your opinions on a verity of educational topics.

The Future of Education, what are your thoughts? i am ready to retire so its in your hands. Infinite Thinking Machine.

Langwitches has many activities to use with the new smart boards. Wish i had one.

Instructify contains a lot of virtual multimedia presentations. Loved the one on our national parks.

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Free Technology for Teachers provides a verity of information. I especially liked the free World Flash Cards.

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yo! Extremely Bad Idea was a blog written by an experienced teacher about a TV reality show in a regular educational setting.

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Yo ! Extremely Bad Idea related a long time teachers objections to the making of a TV reality show in an educational setting.

Free History and Social Studies Resources is a great tool for resources that brings history to life. Many games and activities.

Langwitchs is a very interactive sight with great resources. The Map skills on the Smart Board was interesting. I need a smart board for my special ed students.

Outdoor games was a nice listing of games and activities for to be used in PE.

Infinite thinking Machines was a very informational web sight. The Hopes and Dreams blog was good for the begining of the year activies

Thing 2

Blog writing is more informal, conversational, relaxed. The writer is looking for a response from his audience. Some kind of feedback, new ideas, Is he on the right track, or is he way off base. He wants others to accept his ideas as fact. He is basically trying to sell his ideas to the reader. The reader in return can accept the writers observations, make comments, add information. The premise is ever changing. If I produce an idea and place it on a blog I can get immediate feedback from a diverse audience. Someone out there might come up with something i never though of. This is what education is all about. Blogs include everyone the timid, the strong, the writer, the talker, the person who would never answer in the classroom but might have the missing information. This is the future of education.

thing 1-B

The computer age is upon us. No looking back. We as teachers or students no longer have to wait on printed information. Printed information takes time and is outdated by the time it reaches us, especially books. This technology will enable us to experience the most up to date information. Kids today are a visual community of learners, who are interested on what is happening now. Our world has become so much closer with the computer age. I can see this as a good advancement.

thing I-A

I teach at Apalachee High School in Winder Ga.
My subject Area is Special Education Adapted PE
I have been in Education for the past 39 years
Being the old man, and extremely computer illiterate, I thought i might learn something new.
Information on the future.