"Thing 10"

The image generator that I found was on mywebface.com. You can create a cartoon like image of yourself. It is similar to avatar but you can make it look more graphic.

I would have my students use this to create their own comic book. This would be great in LA, when you are teaching about the different types of books, for example graphic novels.

"Thing 9"

The search tool that was easiest for me was the Google blog search. I found a lot of sites and most of them had the easy link to subscribe.

I didn't find any of them to be really confusing, I just thought the Google one was very user friendly.

The most useful feed I found was a blog with running tips from a marathon runner. I am training for a 1/2 marathon so I found that information very helpful. I didn't really find anything unusual but I found some things that I didn't know existed. They had some blogs for mom stroller runners, basically it is a running group for moms trying to stay fit and they can bring their kids. I thought this was great. I don't have children yet but when I do it is nice to know that I can keep running and have support.

"Thing 8"

What I like about RSS and Readers is that I can information that I am actually interested in and skip all the stuff that I am not.

I can use this technology in my personal life because I am training for a 1/2 marathon. I subscribe to several sites that have running tips, ect. In school we could use it for research projects. Students could subscribe to related blog sites on their topic.

Librarians, teachers and administrators can use readers to find out about new technology by following others blogs sites. We can share with other educators around the world and learn so much from each other.

"Thing 7" cont.

The two google tools that I explored were Google Calender and Google Earth.

I posted my Google Calender on my previous post, very cool. I like to stay organized so I see myself using this for school and personal. This could easily be used at school on a project that had several deadlines.

Google Earth could be used in so many ways. I thought of looking up places where authors of books lived since I am a LA teacher but SS and Sc is unlimited!

Loved them both!

"Thing 7" Google Calander

Thing # 6

"Thing 5"

Flickr turned out to be really cool. I teach Language Arts so I searched poems. I found this poem made of separate words that is really neat. I can't wait to use this is my classroom!