BP7_Comment to Tawnya

Click here to see my comment to Tawnya Olen about her Kerpoof Scholastic blog post.

BP6_Comment to Sandy

Click here to see my comments for Sandy Lopez's blog about Freemind.

BP4_Eduslide

Since I need to be prepared for where education is going, this Web 2.0 tool is a great place to start.  The setting up of the class was simple and fairly self explanatory.  The folder system is related to the windows system in which you can give a hierarchy to the folders.  They have a preset of tools that would most commonly be utilized such as Quizzes, Assignments, Media, WIKI, FAQ's, Notecards, etc.  One of the best features for teachers is that they can privatize their classes so only those with the password may get in. In order to make this a viable course system, some security of who is actually taking the course would have to be put into place.  A great way to try this tool out is for when a substitute is needed, set up some assignments for the students where they can first see a tutorial by the teacher and then complete a quiz online.

W1 Reading

BP3_Diigo Group

BP5_Quizlet

This Web2.0 tool is a great one for my students.  As the tour guide mentioned, most people do not know how to study.  This is especially true of my students who for the most part have no one at home wanting to or able to help with their education.  Quizlet already has many subjects covered with libraries of flash cards available to use for studying.  Not only is there the useful flashcards, but they have turned the learning into to educational games as well.  The students can play a race against the clock game and a matching game.  But that's not all, the students can create their own flashcards and share them with friends.  I fully embrace working smarter not harder and try to convince my students not waste time reinventing the wheel.

BP2_iGoogle Screen Shots