Thing #17

This "thing" has thrown me for a loop. It has helped reading other folks' blogs to see the roadblocks they've also run into. I'm just not quite getting this and will return to try try try again. I thought I had created my own customized search but have to get in it through the back door. Oh well...there are other days!

http://rollyo.com/donathek/chicagocubs

Thing #16

This "Thing" has the most potential of any of the others yet. What a fantastic way of making learning fun for kids and adults alike! Can hardly wait to use it in my classroom.

Thing #15

I cannot imagine a world without books since they are and have been such an important part of my life - but then a few years ago I never would have imagined taking a class via the internet either. Obviously, the only way to realistically handle it, is to give people the tools to teach themselves and let them fly.

Thing #14

Overload! Can hardly believe anyone has enough time to spend on all of the available technology. It simply sucks the life out of me. I understand the advantages and importance of tagging but after having joined the millionth site, plugging in yet another password, and watching two precious hours of my life pass by without a blink of the eye, I'm ready to lock myself away and play the acoustic piano for the rest of the day!!!

Thing #13

Wow! I was overwhelmed with all of this at first but see infinite possibilities now. Being connected with other teachers of the same subject, would be a fabulous resource. I need to keep experimenting on this one.

Thing #12

What a vast amount of interesting information Thing #12 entailed!

1-The best advice I received through this exercise was:

. read before you write (read the entire blog before you comment - I tend to read the beginning of things and jump to conclusions)

.comment on the comments (to keep the discussion growing - go into your blog regularly and make comments on the comments - although that's not always easy according to more veteran bloggers and there are varying opionions on the best way of going about it)

2- I successfully commented in five other participant blogs. I enjoy finding folks who share my frustrations!

3- I enjoyed getting into political blogs.

Thing #11

I found this "Thing" absolutely delightful! It was fun discovering there are other people out there with the same taste in books. I found it interesting that I am currently reading a book only seven others have posted. This will be a great way to find even more interesting literature to read and share with others.