Thing # 12

Two google tools I like to use are Google Calendar and Google Translate.  These are the most useful in my day to day life.  My Google Calendar is pretty bare right now because I just created it but I can already see how useful it can be.  You can even link it to your phone so it'll alert you when you have an event coming up.  These is very convenient for teachers and students alike.  You can also share your calendar with anyone so if you have a hectic schedule it will be easier for people to see when you are available instead of constantly asking.  I currently use google translator for my Spanish class.  When I come across a word I don't know in the readings I use google translator to find out what it means.  It is quick and easy to use but do not try to translate whole sentences because they will not always come out in accurate Spanish but it is good for single words or phrases. 

Thing # 11

I loved using Google reader it made subscribing to other blogs super easy, I could find everything I was looking for in a matter of minutes and subscribe to everything that interests me.  The search tool that I found the easiest besides using google reader was Google Blog search .  Overall these are the two easiest ways to find and subscribe to blogs.  The Google Blog search and Google reader are laid out in the regular Google display which everyone is use to and that makes it simple to understand and use.  None of the search engines are hard to use or confusing it just depends on what layout you are looking for and what you find easiest.  If I were just starting out with finding feeds that interest me I would test each of these sites out and see which one works best for me Topix.net, Technorati and Google Blog Search.  Feeds I love to subscribe to are ones dealing with crafts, fashion and cooking.  One good blog that I found that I believe everyone should be a follower of is Pioneer Woman this blog contains a little bit of everything I'm interested in  and is a really fun blog to read.  There are so many ways to find feeds you are interested in but the best way is to test all the ones you find and see which one works for you and then make it your primary search engine, that's what I did and I'm discovering new interesting feeds all the time.   

Thing # 10

I think RSS and newsreaders are very convenient for keeping up with things you find interesting.  They are useful in both my school and personal life.  For school I can use it to keep up with the latest news in the educational field along with technology I can use in my classroom.  It also makes keeping up with state standards easy since you can subscribe to the state education standards.  In my personal life I can keep up with new craft ideas and different fashions that come out.  That's great because on a rainy afternoon I can look up some fun crafts to do instead of being bored.  I think everyone can benefit from using RSS and newsreaders. 

Thing #1

Life Long Learning is a very important thing.  Everyone should be dedicated to furthering their knowledge constantly throughout life.  With knowledge comes the power to make your life how you want it and that is important.  I feel like I do well with most of the 7 1/2 habits  listed in the power point.  I feel like all the habits are ones that I have worked hard at developing over the years.  The one I strongest believe in is habit # 1 have goals for each task.  I always lay out goals for each task before I start it.  I have always been like this, I'm very organized and list oriented.  This helps me stay on top of things and get everything done. 

Thing #9

http://www.happyfacegenerator.com/

I used the Happy face generator.  I think it is a cute and wonderful idea for a classroom sign.  The Happy face generator is very easy to use and you can put what ever text you want on it.  First you pick out the type of smiley face you want to use then you add the text and your done.  This would be a great idea for any classroom especially younger kids.  It could be a nice way to remind children of certain rules or just to have a cheery quote posted on your wall.

Thing #5

 I use technology everyday of my life.  I use the internet constantly on such sites as Google and the web database at school.  I've used most of the Google tools available such as Google maps and the calendar generator https://www.google.com/calendar/render?pli=1.  In today's society you have to be able to properly utilize all the tools available to you and technology is a big part of that.

School 2.0 is definitely the future of education all over the world.  The world is becoming more technology based day by day and it only makes sense that our educational system becomes more technologically integrated.  I believe schools of the future will become more and more technologically advanced.  In the future we will see more and more computers in the classrooms along with smart boards and a variety of other learning tools that utilize technology to teach students in a new way.

Thing #8

CHlowlight

I love using the mashup tool it makes it easy to make a great work of art that can be used in either the classroom or in your personal life.  This is a really easy tool to use with many different options on how to create the perfect mashup.  What makes it perfect for the classroom is you can use it to make a collage of educational photos to put up as art in your classroom.  This way you can make art work that suites the way you want to decorate your classroom.  It can also be used in the home to create artworks to decorate your house.  I think sharing photos online is a great thing as long as you do so wisely.  Every time you put a photo up you should ask yourself some basic questions.  "Would I be embarrassed if my parents saw this?"  And if there are people in it, "Did I get permission to post this photo?"  And lastly "Do I believe this photo is worth posting for the whole wide world to see?"  If it passes that test then it'll be a great addition to the online world.