Thing #13

Since there is such a vast amount of information online, it would be good as a teacher to sort through and figure out the best sources to help their students research using technology. I could also use it to tag things that might be interesting to my students pertaining to my content area. I would have to work with the website a little longer though, because it was a little confusing at first.

Thing #12

Commenting on fellow Library2Play blogs was fun because I was able to see what others liked or problems they had with the websites we've been assigned. I also commented on Celeb Gossip blogs...it's kinda a guilty pleasure. :)

Thing #11

Library Thing pulled up my books and information quickly. It was interesting to see how many people shared books on my list and to read their reviews. If I had books I wanted my students to read, I could post them and reviews so they could pull the information off of my page.

Thing #10

Going through the different sites really helped me see what is out there for both my students and myself... Some websites are mostly for fun and maybe jazzing up a project, while others I could use personally.

One fun website was Image Chef, and here is a where you can make a jersey. :)

Also, I will probably use the cd cover maker on the following website for my students concert recordings.

This website also has map makers, calendars and more!!!

Thing #9

Atomic Learning and Google Blog Search were definitely the easiest to use. I felt that Suprglu was a little confusing. The website itself was "busy" looking and more difficult to manage. On the Google Blog Search, I found a blog for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra that would be neat to share with my students. A funny blog was the TicTac Orchestra about a musical commercial for the candy.

Thing #8

I like that there is such variety in the different blogs and anyone could find something for almost any interest. Since many people have gmail, it makes it easier to stay in updated on news and events while just checking email. Teachers could have their students set up an account and have them follow specific blogs, or write about things they are following that are specific to their interests.

Thing #7

As an extracurricular teacher, the Google Calendar is a great way for all of my students to see rehearsals, concerts, etc. so they can put them on their family calendars.

The Google Notebook could be used by students for projects, especially long term science projects where you regularly track progress.

Here is my Google calendar...

Thing #6

The Librarian Trading Card would be great to create at the library as a flashcard for different historical figures. Also, students can use Mappr to better visualize exactly where various monuments are and use it for school projects. Mosaic Maker really is a neat app...this is Copper, my sister's dog! :)

Thing #5

I finally went to Flickr, lol. It was neat to see the candid shots of musicians and famous conductors. I can totally use it for music history lessons... I just thought this pic was cute though. Everyone needs music in their life. :)

Thing #3

YAY!!! Avatar created...will be done in no time. :)

Thing #2

Lifelong learning...

Besides being a total bookworm, my main outlet to lifelong learning is the cello. I started playing in the 8th grade and now as an orchestra teacher, I have to keep up with string pedagogy, new music repertoire and rehearsal techniques. Also, as a private lesson instructor, I have to maintain my own playing ability. I am making it my goal to focus on my playing this summer. It will be hard juggling practicing with working at a music festival, teaching, etc., but I'm going to do it.