Monday, February 15, 2010
Skyping away
I LOVE Skype. We added it last year in December 2008 when we had A new computer and a grandbaby who lives way too far away. I just can't believe it's still free! I talk to my daughter about 3 - 5 times a week and it's so natural. My beautiful baby goes about doing her thing and interacts with the screen a lot. She brings toys to show me, talks, and generally shows off. She has a tan from the glowing computer screen. Sometimes I just sit and watch her. I also chatted with my daughter on the instant messaging feature last week. As far as a use for a library? Maybe an author talking to the students? They do it on Oprah.
Wiki - WOW
Here's my wiki URL : http://kwiltnscrap.pbworks.com. So I've got a Wiki account. That's the main thing we had to do with it for this week, right?
The little camping trip wiki I viewed was cute, produced at about my level of understanding. My first thought was that this would be great for planning my summer cousins' trip. There are four of us who have gotten together for three summers in a row for a long weekend. One problem has been communication as we live in four states : Utah, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and South Carolina. Phone calls have been difficult, emails are okay, but some don't check it often, so a Wiki could be the answer.
As far as school goes I think this could be really helpful for collaboration at school. We have been meeting'd to DEATH this year, but there is seldom time for real collaboration. A wiki could be more convenient and we wouldn't have to meet. At my school we have been encouraged to collaborate with teachers from other schools, but again schedules seldom mesh--so here's a place for wiki to step in. The summer book club example causes me to think of using it as a assignment for my students to share books. I'm looking forward to reading other ideas.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Bathing Beauties Magazine cover
Finally, two hours later I get this where I can add it to my blog. There are a lot of fun things to do with Flickr Toys, I just wish It came more naturally to my brain. I sure wish I was in Hawaii with my baby.
Valentine Baby
Happy Valentine's Day! From the cutest baby in the world. This is my granddaughter Jessica, one year ago. She refused to pose this year.
Bateman Library Travel Display
I have been so impressed by the displays created by librarians in our class (Emilee, Abby, etc.) This library had examples of some really nice 3D displays. What a great way to get students looking at books they might not otherwise notice.
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