Thing 16

Wiki's are new to me. I found the 'Wikipedia' site and enjoyed looking around. I found a site that had 'plays'. I looked at some of the plays of Alan Ayckbourn (one of my favorite authors). Here I read about many plays he had done. One of them, "Relatively Speaking" I may try to order to read. - I also ran across some interesting entries with ideas from teachers. Do we have a wiki up and running here in AISD?

Thing 15

I really enjoyed watching the Disney copyright video. I thought it was a good example of using things out there in a responsible manner. - It is a must see for those interested in viewing current copyright laws in a fun manner.

I also read the article: "Where will the next generation Web take Libraries?" - A change is required in this modern era of Web 2. Libraries must change or become obsolete. Are our school and local libraries making these changes? Is our district moving in this new direction?

Thing 14

I looked at some sites of "popular blogs". Having been caught up in the Olympic Games I decided to read some blogs on this subject. I found some really interesting things. I read about a girl from Africa participating with one leg - as well as people's thoughts about some of the current topics (the age of China's female gymnists, the 'bad luck' of the US track team, etc). Of course reading one blog will take you to other places and I wound up reading news about Obama's VP running mate, etc. There is sure alot out there. - I am going to include a picture of my daughter Jodi at the 'Bird Nest' at the Olympics (go girl).

Thing 13

I spent some time looking around Technorati, Library Thing & Del.icio.us - found myself reading a lot of interesting articles, but did not feel the need to set up my own account on any of these sites.

Thing 12

I did set up a 'ning' account (haven't used it yet).

I got really bogged down in the Rollyo assignment. I do have an account set up there also. I tried to get it up on my tool bar, but have been unsuccessful in that endeavor.

I need to move on...

http://www.travelpod.com/traveler-iq/game1?f235=938e

Thing 11 - I really enjoyed playing this geography game. It was tricky and I was amazed at how far off I was. This would be a good game for 'older' students of social studies.

I also found a nice site to make books - but had trouble posting it on my blog.- I am off to discover more.

Thing 10

I have had a really busy summer - and am behind on all my assignments. I did get on and play around with all the images and added some pictures from my vacation to my blog, along with Tigger here to encourage me to finish this up.