Michelle's Missions

Week 9, Thing 23

2008-08-13T05:30:00.000-07:00

I have made it through! There is a lot of technology out there that I knew nothing about. Some I have heard of but didn't know how to use. Some I learned about and can use. I want to continue to go through some of the "Things" so that I will feel more comfortable using them. Some of them I want to learn how to use but need more time to understand it.

This is definitely a great class to take. However, you definitely need someone around that can help you through it. I was able to call Bess when I needed explanations. She would log onto her computer (in the same place I was) and help talk me through several things.

I plan to continue exploring and learning.

Week 9, Thing 22

2008-08-12T20:30:00.000-07:00

I used LibriVox to look up a book that my daughter had checked out at the library (Jane Eyre). I could access it at home but the AISD filter would not let me access it at school. The computer was a little slow in opening the mp3 files.

Week 9, Thing 21

2008-08-12T20:11:00.000-07:00

Finally!

I accessed the Education Podcast Network. I listened to a podcast report from a 4th grader who explained why he wanted to visit New Orleans.

Week 9, Thing 21

2008-08-12T16:35:00.000-07:00

Tried to check out the Yahoo: What is a podcast tutorial, but was unable to access it. Still trying to learn about podcasts.

Also unable to access podcast.net.

Week 9, Thing 20

2008-08-11T20:39:00.000-07:00

I have explored Teacher Tube. I found a cute fraction video. It is more than my students needs but cute anyway. I am having trouble putting it on my blog. However, I am still trying. I may have to try again tomorrow.

Week 9, Thing 20

2008-08-11T20:18:00.000-07:00

Sometimes learning by experience is a lot easier than learning by reading. I know my son has worked with YouTube uploading projects but since he isn't here while I am working on this I guess I'll need to learn by reading.

Week 8, Thing 19

2008-08-11T20:15:00.000-07:00

This week was definitely one of the easiest weeks for me. I love the Library Thing! People recomment books to read but I forget it if I don't write it down. Now I can put it in my library and don't have to worry about forgetting the name of the book or the author or losing the piece of paper that I wrote it on.

Week 8, Thing 18

2008-08-11T20:06:00.000-07:00

Well . . . This is something that I understood. I could't get my laptop to open Zoho Writer but I could open Google Docs. I really like this. I can see this coming in handy! Sometimes I forget that I typed a document at home instead of at school.

Week 7, Thing 17

2008-08-10T20:27:00.000-07:00

I will need to get with Jen or Shirley to figure out how to add an entry to the Sand Box. I put in my user name and password, but then it asks me for a password / invite key.

Week 7, Thing 16

2008-08-10T20:03:00.000-07:00

Wikis

If I understand correctly it sounds like this would be a good thing to work on class projects. As busy as everyone is they can compile their information on a wiki for all (in the group) to see each other's input on the project.

Week 6, Thing 15

2008-08-10T19:56:00.000-07:00

The copyright video was wonderful! It definitely took some time!

This whole week has been overwhelming to me. I know there are lots of things to use. My brain is on overload right now. It takes me a while to process new things. I have to play with it some more and use it before I even feel comfortable with it.

Week 6, Things 13 & 14

2008-08-07T10:07:00.000-07:00

VERY OVERWHELMING!!!

Del.icio.us sounds like a wonderful tool for me. I can't remember where to find something if I haven't written it down. Now I just need to learn how to use it.

Technorati is interesting. You can search lots of blogs for any topic imaginable.

Week 5, Things 11 & 12

2008-08-03T20:15:00.000-07:00

Rollyo was very confusing. I am not sure how to use it. I still need to explore it.

Week 5, Thing #10

2008-07-11T20:27:00.000-07:00

Well, I tackled the online image generator. I put a picture that was taken of my two children while we were in Washington, D.C. It was pretty cool!

Week #4, Thing 9

2008-07-11T20:21:00.000-07:00

Well I was finally able to post my RSS feeds onto my blog. We have been out of state and very busy for the past month. Now I am back so I can get to work again.

Week 4, #8

2008-06-11T10:16:00.001-07:00

I have set up my google reader account. Now I am trying to post the feed on my blog. I haven't accomplished this yet, but I hope to soon!

Week 3, #5, 6, & 7

2008-06-05T12:56:00.000-07:00

I just decided to upload a picture of my son's pant leg that he chose to paint while at school in art class.

I had seen Flickr used by a coworker of mine. It was a neat way to share pictures.

I have recently discovered Smilebox. I have created a couple of albums that I have sent to our relatives. It is a great way to share pictures.

Week 1, #1 & 2

2008-06-05T11:29:00.000-07:00

Well . . . I forgot to post about week 1. The hardest habit that I see for myself is Habit 3. The easiest for me is Habit 1.

Week 2, #3

2008-06-05T11:00:00.000-07:00

Adding the Avatar was easy once I figured out how to move around on the page through trial and error. My children are not in town to help me out.

Week 2, #3

2008-06-05T10:23:00.000-07:00

Well . . . It looks like it posted.

Week 2, #3

2008-06-05T10:13:00.000-07:00

Well . . . I at least got this far. We'll see if I am posting this correctly.