Tool #5

Today I learned about the social bookmarking websites. This is already useful to me because my list of bookmarks was getting pretty long and confusing. I also like the idea that I will be able to access my bookmarks from any computer and don't have to carry my laptop everywhere.

I signed up for both sites, but was able to find these two cool websites through Diigo that I didn't even know existed.

http://www.storyplace.org/preschool/other.asp
and
http://www.sesamestreet.org/home

I used the tag words spanish education pre-k.
I'm excited to start using more specific tags to start building a better bookmark page!

Tool #4

Today I learned how to use Google docs and Google reader.
I didn't have any document that I need to share right now, so I sent another teacher the pre-k math curriculum. I can see this tool being very useful when my team and I have to create lesson plans, especially because it's so difficult to coordinate schedules.

I think the Google Reader will be a great time saver, too. Plus I will be able to check on my co-workers to make sure they are keeping up with the '11 Tools' lessons as well!

I really liked Google earth ... almost made me feel as if I were flying. I liked checking out the landmarks. It's pretty addictive. Have you tried Google earth yet? Where have you visited?

Tool #3

I think I'm doing this right.

I downloaded several beautiful farm pictures from the Flickr website, loaded them into my Picasa program and turned them into a cute video.

I'm exhausted!

Enjoy!

Tool #2

I'm looking forward to reading the thoughts of other teachers on their blogs. It just takes me so long to do everything right now, but I'm sure it will go a lot faster as time goes on.

As for the commenting advice ... I like the idea of asking questions for my readers to encourage them to respond. I also agree with the guy on ProBlogger who said we should avoid making our readers register before commenting. I don't like that, either.

Here are some of the blogs I am following right now.
Kindergarten at SOE
Ms. Farias' blog
Joyce's Jurnal
Always Learning

P.S. I'm starting to follow Jennifer Carney's blog, too. She's already done and seems to have some fantastic ideas!
Hatty Chatty, the Techno-Savvy Queen

Tool #1

I am slowly making my way through the process of setting up my blog. The first step only took about an hour. Just 10 more to go!!!!