Tool #8

The 2 videos I selected were about the friendly dog Spot who is a character in books I would have already read to my students. By viewing the 2 videos, various discussions could transpire (such as sequencing the events and also comparing and contrasting the 2 videos). Having the active videos will be a hook for the learners.

http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/the-adventures-of-spot-spot-goes-on-holiday/Tl3x5peGU4-3eNTdjrO3IQ

http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/the-adventures-of-spot-spot-goes-to-school/ljHn2JKApINSB7ZLbRsoYA

Tool #7

I think my students will enjoy viewing their own stories on the screen. Hearing their voices will also be an added joy for them. Having all the different things to add to the video was exciting. With more practice, I am sure the experience will be smoothier.

Tool #6

Since I work with 4 year olds, I view using the wikis for professional reasons. After recording about a workshop, it will be fun to have others record their input about that information. Again, I view this tool, as many of the others previously seen are, as one for receiving and sharing more information.

Tool #5

Wow....there is soooo much info available on the vast plains of the internet!!
I used the Diigo site and bookmarked 2 sites-- http://www.drjean.org/ and http://www.thevirtualvine.com
The main tags I used to find these sites were PreKinder and Prekindergarten activities. Using these bookmarks I will not waste time trying to look them up each time I wish to use them to find something to use in my classroom. Time saved can be used to snuggle up with a group of my young student and read them a story!

Tool #4

Both of the Google Doc and Reader will help me by providing new ideas for me to use in my classroom. It will be a quick way to share info that I find to share with other peers. Increasing my network of educators will increase info to improve my teaching.

Tool #3

The simple example using the letter blocks will be used to help my student identify letters and how to put them together to make words. PATIENCE is a word to assist me as I continue to learn all this new technology and to remind me as I work with the young students.

Tool #2

I'm excited to build an online educational info sharing community. I think by participating in the PLN I will have more to offer my students. The main pt. that stood out to me is that there is a vast amount of info availabe to me.

The 5 Blogs that I commented on were:
Aggie's Mom Blog
First grade Tech
Teaching and Technology
Discovering Technology for Education
Sylvia's Blog