Sunday, June 6, 2010

Thing 3 - Wiki

I really like to use a wiki! In my online courses, the professors prefer to use a wiki for student use because it is interactive. I have set up a wiki for my school library in hopes of adding easy to access websites for teachers to locate when looking for lesson ideas. I also would like to include book reviews and podcasts/vodcasts to the wiki for student use. The possibilities are endless!!
Here is the link to my library wiki: http://thelongfellowleopardspot.pbworks.com/

Thing 2 - RSS Feed Your Mind

I like to add RSS feeds for professional magazines. This keeps me updated on new articles, headlines and information from well-known magazines without having to pay for a subscription.
The 2 that I have subscribed to are School Library Journal and Library Journal. I chose feeds about books and technology. Hopefully, I will be able to keep up with all the new information coming through my new feeds.

Thing 1 - Teaching and Technology

Technology has become such a big part of teaching and the way students learn in the last few years, adults are now scrambling to keep up. As a teacher, I know I am behind! As a student of TWU, I am learning LOTS of new things through technology. My professors push us to experience the new Web 2.0 things out there in order to be a part of their courses. I am excited to be able to use a lot of those new things I have learned, been learning and will learn through this course!