digital book

I created a digital book using the pictures I took from our class field trip to Bank of America stadium in October. Our curriculum in social studies is communities. The students learned how it took the entire community to get the stadium in Charlotte, to work the game days as well as the off days, and to have pride to continue having the team support. I linked the book. This link would not work so I reposted below with a link that is working. I had to reload it at Badango and put it in a different location. It is with my springdoo video.

http://www.badongo.com/file/7992969

Delicous social bookmarking

I really enjoy looking at the delicious lists and finding other sites that I have interest in. It is easier than doing a google search and more than likely the sites have be weeded out to make sure it is the exact or similiar topic that you are for. I shared this with my husband. At first he didn't see the purpose of social bookmarking. He thought it was more to get in touch with others like you such as myspace. After I explained that it would allow him to find sites that other people find useful in smoking meats, barbequing, Steely Dan music, etc., he understood has his own list on delicious. This has come in handy for teaching guided math. We have to use the computer to help with math word problems. I am able to find various sites that I can use.

Springdoo

I have been trying to get Springdoo to work for me so I can post it on my blog but have been very unsuccessful after 5 attempts. I am either have sound or video freezing problems. I will continue to try to get it to work but I may need to stop for a while so I don't throw the cam and computer into the pool where we are staying this weekend.

Skype

I was able to connect with skype last week with Kelly and we were able to get the video call going after 20 minutes of downloading and 10 minutes of getting our webcam going. Today, Dave and Lindsey called me in class. It was pretty neat to be able to connect with both people having a video. I am anxious to use it with my students. We need to find someone to call and have a video chat.

What I know about technology

I know that technology is constantly changing. It is a wonderful tool as well as frustrating. Technology allows me to communicate with numerous people through email. I am able to connect to information quickly with the touch of my computer and high speed internet. (Who knew how fast internet would be 10 years ago when dial up was around). Technology is innovative and allows the world to keep in touch with one another. Scientist are able to share information to help create new and improved medicines, tools, etc.