This project was interesting. I had no idea that you could create a map. This assignment was fun.
Batchgeo map
Jing Image
The only problem that I had with this assignment was downloading Jing. After files are downloaded using Mozilla you have to right click to open them and run. I downloaded Jing two times and I did not realize it. Then I was afraid the application would not work correctly because I kept getting messages saying that Jing was already running.
The image I chose was a Venn diagram used to show students how to find the least common multiple. This is a strategy that students can use to find LCM.
This is the link to the diagram.
Picasso Head
I created the Picasso Head and I was trying to use my computer and I couldn't seem to get anything to work the way I wanted. The only problems that I encountered while trying to complete this assignment had to do with my computer. I also tried to create a link with my picasso head, but then I decided to use the snipping tool and make the image part of my post.
Create your own Picasso Head
Snipping Tool
I had to use another computer that belonged to my parents in order to use the snipping tool. I have a computer that I bought new in 2006 which is now in the sense of technology "old". I did find a neat graph that I am hoping to use with my geometry students. I am hoping that when I add the image it works the way it should.
RSS?
I finished the assignment with the Google reader two days ago; I just haven't blogged about my experience. I realize that it was a little late, however, the class is moving so fast that sometimes I am not sure I can keep up. I think the Google reader can be a real time saver. I just wish that our school could be run this way. There are so many days while I am teaching that I don't even have time to check our daily bulletin or attendance. It is all sent to us by e-mail, but our computers at school are now ancient and it takes them forever to download the attachments and get the information to us in a timely manner. Everyday I think that I will find a few minutes in the morning to accomplish my goal, however it always seems that someone needs me for help with an assignment or some other task. I have often thought that 1. we need newer technology to keep up or 2. having one website that can catch us up on all the information we need for that day would be helpful. I am not sure what RSS means, but I understand the concept of the Google reader.
Browser Add-ons
A browser add on is a type of button that allows users to customize their browser. I think that these browser add-ons would be useful. I currently have only used the browser add-on for firefox that saves all of your most recently visited website addresses and allows you to access those addresses much faster. As for experience, I can’t say that I have ever used another browser other than Explorer. I do believe that the installation for Digo worked. I think that this activity would have matched either of the NETS standards for administrators or teachers. I think it could be used either way. The good thing about Digo is that it could be customized to be used as a professional learning communities or as a learning community for students.
Digo Profile
Digo Profile
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