Thing 23--YEAH!!!

Reflections on Library 2 Play:

1. I have many favorites: I enjoyed setting up my blog, and making my avatar. We always seem to enjoy personalizing our life!
I use iGoogle as my homepage and go to my google reader almost daily to check everything--now I actually keep up with the news.
Making a widget (which I used in another tech class) and Library Thing are also things I enjoy.
The Common Craft videos were very well put together, and I see me using them with kids and teachers.
2. One of my goals was to find a quick way to stay current on current events and the google reader-feeder has accomplished my goal. I also wanted to find places that teachers could find lesson plans to help them with their needs also--and I did that also.
I also was always trying to find ways to keep up with technology and what is new, since it increases at an accelerated rate. The Web 2.0 award list and of course the wonderful people at SBISD will keep me up to date!
3. What surprised me the most out of this program is how much that is out there that I didn't know about. Not that I knew a lot but there is SO much, it was almost overwhelming at times. Another unexpected thing was the amount of stuff I could teach the staff and students. I am very excited about all the lessons I can teach and things that I can share.
4. The Program was very thorough and I found the format very easy to follow. I could do these types of learning programs EVERY summer! I hope to do the next Library 2 Play II next summer and elicit some teachers to do the Library 2 Play program next summer.
5. I will be checking on this program and its future frequently, to check for any new programs.
I actually put all the websites included in the Library 2 Play program in my favorites, delicious site and power point for teachers. As I mentioned above, I thoroughly enjoyed this type of program.
6. Stay Tech Savvy through Library 2 Play!!
7. On to commenting!!!
Thanks this was GREAT!!

Thing #22-Nings!

The Texas School Librarian Ning reminded me of the listserv, topics of converstation, etc. The Teacher Librarian Ning was really interesting. I found a really good topic on making widgets for databases that I will definately being making for this coming school year.
Since I am always finding ways or thinking of ways to help my teachers, the Ning for Teachers will be a great thing to show the staff. It has a lesson plan tab that I know the teachers will appreciate.
I could see myself really getting excited about making a Ning for my district librarians. We never get to talk or discuss things, or meet as often as I feel we should, so....having a discussion online would be a great way to share and collaborate!

Thing #21

Photostory is a lot of fun. The "core" teachers use it for projects. I have used it introducing Lone Star Books, and my favorite is for banned book week. I wish I could find someone better than myself to "voice" the movies...maybe like Leonard Nemoy!