More Thing 23 - Answers to the Survey

I was so excited to be finished ontime that I forgot to answer the last survey questions. Sorry!

1) My favorite discovery was TeacherTube. I didn't realize this was out there. I've already been telling my teachers and tech people about some of the cool videos I've already seen. I also liked all the blogging because I've decided to do more of it as my daughter goes to college next year.
2) This program has allowed me to grow phenomenally in the tech area. My husband is usually the tech guru at our house, but now, I'm telling him things! I also realize that technology is not static. So, I need to keep as current as possible by continuing to search and blog.
3) I did not expect all the 23 things to be so involved. Great work! I tried to do everything that was asked, watching all the videos, investigating all the links, answering all the questions. At times it just made my head spin. However, I realize that we just tapped the tip of the iceberg. I am taking away 23 new tools for my professional toolbox to help my campus communities. I really appreciate this!
4) It is hard to answer this one because the course was so good. However, maybe more how-to videos would be helpful. I had to redo some things several times, but eventually figured things out. Also, it might be good to have a thing where everyone could just share an idea with the group that has worked for them. Just an idea....
5) Yes, I would do this again, but I wouldn't get sick in the month of July. After being sick for most of July, I thought I could just jump in and finish in not too much time. I was wrong! Next time, I'll start earlier and pace myself better.
6) I describe this experience as: "absolutely necessary for the information specialist"
7) Off to post!!!

Thing #23 - Reflections of Library2Play

My first comment is that I can't believe I did it! I braved the stormy seas and didn't wipe out (too bad...) I hung in there and finished all 23 things! I have learned and been exposed to so many cool tools that I plan on using this next year and beyond. I had no idea what I was missing! Cheers to the masterminds behind this effort! I actually probably need a refresher next summer if that would be available.

Thank you millions for helping me be much more tech savvy!

Best wishes for a great school year!

musicgirl

Thing #21 - PhotoStory Concoction

I'm so glad that I found out about PhotoStory. I want to do family videos/DVD's for Christmas presents. Great way to save money! Thanks for this course!

Thing #22b - Help!

I was posting my Thing 22 when I got an error message that said Autosave did not work. Then, my Thing 21 - Photostory video just deleted itself.......I will try publishing it again!!!!!

Thing #22 - Nings

Nings are a great way to be social with only those people who have the same interest as you. It's like the virtual water cooler meeting place. I liked looking at the TeacherLibrarian Ning. I saw some cool videos I could use to teach with, as well as great threads to begin commenting on. It will be a wonderful resource for me this year! Thanks!

Thing #20 - YouTube and TeacherTube

I've already got my subscription for TeacherTube now! This is one of the coolest things I've seen this summer. Can't wait to get my friends hooked up, too! Here's one of my favorite videos from TeacherTube:




What a great way for students to learn! I love it!!!!

Thing #19 - Web 2.0 Awards

Just give me another summer and I can play to my heart's content! Wow! This is a great tool for having the "best of the best" at your fingertips. I just kept going and going......I went to health sites first, imedix, especially. We have several health issues in our family. But, getting back to school stuff, I think the Writeboard is the coolest thing for my elementary school. I had previously posted that I didn't know how students could work on the same doc simultaneously. I should have kept on reading and doing the Library Thing before posting that. This Writeboard would be a great tool for group projects! I'm definitely going to make sure my teachers know about this one!