Google Docs

Another great tool - google docs. It has so many possible uses it is mind-boggling. I plan on trying to use it for classes to research and post information into a single repository. That will start in Architecture course in a few weeks. I also like the idea of perhaps using google docs with the Robotic course in place of blogs. Students can keep detailed logs of trials and tribulations in designing and programming their robots to meet each challenge. The google doc would allow students to share the info in their small groups, and other groups could view their thoughts as well.

Delicious

Nice new tool. I can see lots of possibilities with it. Adding some tags to subjects that interest me and searching brings up many hits, and then the option of observing another persons bookmarks is even more interesting. This could be a great tool for class, and I may use it some.
Learning to use it was pretty straight forward. Finding the time this past week has been extremely challenging due to work and family. Next assignment will find myself with much more free time.
I am also starting to use these blog entries to test and learn how to use them better. I want robotics students to keep blogs of their work and experiments. Testing to see if a robot picture can be uploaded here.

My school website: staff.highschool.spsd.org/trebilsc

RSS and me

Third try......

I have enjoyed using RSS this past week. I am finding it quite useful. I have setup three feeds, and recently added others, including one on architecture, woodworking and robotics. These feeds are being used by me to find articles that students can read and we can discuss along with educational material for me.

I also have a couple independent study students that are keeping blogs of their work for me. I will use the RSS to keep track of what the students write each day.

Facebook

short post today...

I plan on using facebook with some of my school duties. First I will try it with KeyClub. I think it could be a great way to share projects and meeting times with the members. I will be exploring fan pages, but they don't call them that now. I would also like to try it with a class for sharing assignments.

We have a common department prep planning time at the high school. I will use that time with some other teachers to try setup and practice. I figure a small group together can practice real time and see how and what happens.

This weeks reading was on the use of portaportal. I didn't creat one, but already use ikeepbookmarks.com, which is very similar. I like the usefullness of these sites. The biggest use for me is being able to access the saved sites from any location. Biggest problem is that sites change constantly. Sites that my students need for my classes are posted on my high school website.