Thing # 7

I didn’t know that all of that was out there on Google. I made an iGoogle page, but I don’t know how to make it to where others can see it. It would be fun to have a class homepage that the parents could access. We could add sections for a class calendar, homework, and just general news about what we are learning. I also put some entries on the calendar, but I didn’t really want to make it available to the whole world. If I understand Google notebook, this would be a great tool for doing research. No more making sure the students have paper and pencils to take notes with.

Thing # 6

I played around with mappr, jigsaw maker, and the trading card. With the diversity of our students, mappr would be a great way to show the class where everyone is from. They may be surprised by how far away some of their classmates used to live. Students could make their own trading cards to introduce themselves to their classmates. It was really pretty simple to make. I didn't put a picture of me on it but if I made one to share with my class I would. I tried to make a jigsaw puzzle, but it didn't work right. It just looks like a picture of a jigsaw puzzle.

Thing # 5

There are some amazing photos on this site: almost too many. It takes a long time to look through the ones that come up in a search. I had to make myself stop looking around and refocus on getting this thing done. I'm already running behind. I looked at several blogs and a lot of you are far ahead of where I am. I'm glad we have until August to get this done.

It took a while to figure out how to put the picture on. I hope I can do that again.

Thing # 3

Setting up the blog was easy, well, except for deciding on a name and an address. I had no idea so I finally decided to look up the day I was born (yes, they had calendars back then) and came up with Tuesday’s Child for the name and the pb in the address stands for Primitive Baptist, my religion.

The avatar was a little more complicated. Making one was easy; getting it on my blog was not so easy. I don’t know if I misunderstood the directions, or if there is a step missing, or if my blog setup was not like the others. I finally figured out that I had to click on one of the boxes marked “page elements” to get the list to add an html/java script box. Then I put the HTML of the avatar in the wrong box and it told me it was too long. I finally got it done. Isn’t it cute? I wish I looked that good.

Are we having fun yet? It’s been educational that’s for sure. Let the fun begin - right after I do some work for the college class I am taking. Have a great weekend!

Thing # 2

My easiest Habit is #5: Create a Learning Toolbox. I have been blessed with super supportive family, church, friends, and co-workers. Without them I couldn’t continue my lifelong learning. I am apprehensive about new technology sometimes, but I am a quick learner and adapt fairly quickly. Starting this blog is a little scary for me, but I think it will be fun.

My hardest is Habit #4: Confidence in Myself. I have this wonderful support system, yet I am seldom confident in my own abilities. I almost always second guess myself. I hate to speak up in class because I am afraid of being wrong.