http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/social-bookmarking-websites.
This website was recommended by Dr. Rubin
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Like a Phoenix rising triumphantly from the ashes....
You don't get to be that beautiful piece of pottery unless you've gone through the fire. Old Eagle has had his wings singed a time or two this term, but the WebQuest has transformed this Eagle into a Phoenix. Just like the Phoenix rising triumphantly from the ashes, I felt like a new being once the WebQuest file had been uploaded. It is done. It is finished. It is over. Amen.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
delicious.com Wasn't this supposed to be a site about CUPCAKES?
I've really had a time trying to understand how to use the new and improved delicious.com just when I was getting the hang of the old delicious.com. And what's up with that name...delicious.com? I find nothing delicious about it. Everytime I would look for/at bookmarks with/on/for delicious.com, I'd get hungry. After spending so much time on the computer and eating, I would have gained 10 pounds if my teaching position wasn't as mostly a P.E. teacher. I'm just glad I'm still young enough to keep up with them. And with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, you don't sit and just let them play outside, even on nice days like today.
I uploaded a file for the assignment for delicious.com. I can see the value of it. I was able to search for articles on physical educatin, health, wellness, fitness, and coaching. Those are saved, and I did share some of the bookmarks with others in the class.
One thing that bugs me is that I had added all the people Dr. Rubin listed in a message as being on delicious.com to follow them. When they changed formats, all those people were gone. I tried adding that list back, but delicious.com said they didn't have any links.
My lunch and planning time are over, and it's time for the second half of the day. Ahhh. I think I can see the weekend.
This is Old Eagle wishing you well and nothing but blue skies. Stop sometime today and marvel at His wonder.
I uploaded a file for the assignment for delicious.com. I can see the value of it. I was able to search for articles on physical educatin, health, wellness, fitness, and coaching. Those are saved, and I did share some of the bookmarks with others in the class.
One thing that bugs me is that I had added all the people Dr. Rubin listed in a message as being on delicious.com to follow them. When they changed formats, all those people were gone. I tried adding that list back, but delicious.com said they didn't have any links.
My lunch and planning time are over, and it's time for the second half of the day. Ahhh. I think I can see the weekend.
This is Old Eagle wishing you well and nothing but blue skies. Stop sometime today and marvel at His wonder.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Discovery Education
Discovery Education
Whether you're a newbie feeling IN OVER YOUR HEAD or a veteran teacher IN A RUT, you'll find ideas and plans to keep you energized. Even if you have everything completely IN CONTROL, be sure to check out the creative ideas and time-saving tips to help keep you on top of your game throughout the entire school year.
Thought this was a great website to share.
Whether you're a newbie feeling IN OVER YOUR HEAD or a veteran teacher IN A RUT, you'll find ideas and plans to keep you energized. Even if you have everything completely IN CONTROL, be sure to check out the creative ideas and time-saving tips to help keep you on top of your game throughout the entire school year.
Thought this was a great website to share.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Singing the WebQuest WebBlog Blues (aka HELP ME!)
Have you ever just wanted to throw up your hands, wave a white flag, or cry "uncle"? Well, that's pretty much how I feel at this moment. Let me elaborate.
The assignment due for tomorrow is to create a web blog. I'm not exactly sure if by "create a web blog" means what I have done right here on blogger.com. And if it IS the blog I'm supposed to create, how do I upload it before its due to be uploaded tomorrow night?
The Old Eagle blog has been a place to write about the assignments I've done, web pages I've liked, or discussion on education and educational technology. I have tried to make each post relevant and correct in content. Old Eagle has learned a lot, but there's still a lot Old Eagle can learn.
That's where the WebQuest assignment comes in. I printed off the assignment for the WebQuest so I didn't mess anything up. First thing I was to do was set up an account at http://www.zunal.com/. Got that done. I know all the parts that should be included in a WebQuest. The next part of the assignment says to "use PowerPoint to create the project." How do I use zunal and PowerPoint at the same time? Is the PowerPoint for Dr. Rubin's purposes only?
When I checked out the WebQuest PowerPoints, and went to click on the links listed in the PowerPoint, I was not directed anywhere. Was I supposed to go to a link or was that, again, only for "looks?"
In the majority of WebQuests I looked up, there were usually only 3 jobs listed (3 members to each group). On our instruction list, we are to divide the students into groups of 4. Maybe that isn't a big issue, but it is still confusing to me.
So much to do and so little time. I'd appreciate all the help I can get. I would like to "enhance the appeal of my blog posts", but unfortunately, it's time for Old Eagle to fly away.
But before I end this post, I'd like to share a link with you. It's a WebQuest on how to do WebQuests. http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestwebquest-es.html.
The assignment due for tomorrow is to create a web blog. I'm not exactly sure if by "create a web blog" means what I have done right here on blogger.com. And if it IS the blog I'm supposed to create, how do I upload it before its due to be uploaded tomorrow night?
The Old Eagle blog has been a place to write about the assignments I've done, web pages I've liked, or discussion on education and educational technology. I have tried to make each post relevant and correct in content. Old Eagle has learned a lot, but there's still a lot Old Eagle can learn.
That's where the WebQuest assignment comes in. I printed off the assignment for the WebQuest so I didn't mess anything up. First thing I was to do was set up an account at http://www.zunal.com/. Got that done. I know all the parts that should be included in a WebQuest. The next part of the assignment says to "use PowerPoint to create the project." How do I use zunal and PowerPoint at the same time? Is the PowerPoint for Dr. Rubin's purposes only?
When I checked out the WebQuest PowerPoints, and went to click on the links listed in the PowerPoint, I was not directed anywhere. Was I supposed to go to a link or was that, again, only for "looks?"
In the majority of WebQuests I looked up, there were usually only 3 jobs listed (3 members to each group). On our instruction list, we are to divide the students into groups of 4. Maybe that isn't a big issue, but it is still confusing to me.
So much to do and so little time. I'd appreciate all the help I can get. I would like to "enhance the appeal of my blog posts", but unfortunately, it's time for Old Eagle to fly away.
But before I end this post, I'd like to share a link with you. It's a WebQuest on how to do WebQuests. http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestwebquest-es.html.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Anticipation Guide...It WORKED!
I chose the Jim Valvano ESPY award speech http://www.americanrehetoric.com/speeches/jimvalvanoespyaward.htm for my topic to complete this week's assignment. I was able to pull the video up and show it to my health/wellness classes. The students didn't know who Jim Valvano was (made me feel old) and didn't have a clue about who Arthur Ashe was (the person for whom the award is named.) At least some of them (mostly the boys) had heard of the ESPY's and knew they were awards given by ESPN. It surprised me that they listened with attention, and seemed moved by the speech. After showing the video to the classes, though, I decided that they needed some background information, so I made up a "Prior Knowledge Questions" page. It had 4 questions that I knew they would be able to quickly find the answers to during computer lab. I think by adding the Prior Knowledge Questions, it made the Anticipation Guide more effective, and watching the video a little more meaningful. If you haven't seen this speech, I encourage you to do so.
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