Uploading a photo from Flickr. Thanks to a fellow member or the web 2.0 learning group I have achieved the second method of uploading a photo to my blog
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Monday, 28 March 2011
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Flickr
I think it is 2 steps forward and 3 back at the moment. Feel very pleased with the results of the first part of this section. First I have created a flickr account and uploaded a photo to the account. Second step, which I managed was to link my blog to the flickr account. However, this is where I need some help. How do I now get this picture into my blog?
Monday, 21 March 2011
Virtual Worlds
This is an area I have not been involved with in the past. The interesting facet about virtual worlds is using gaming to hook or interest boys. Working in an all boys school, I know how hard it is to keep boys, particularly in Year 10 engaged in learning and making them feel that learning is relevant to them.
For me the idea of creating another person and then entering a 'created' world and interacting with other virtual people sounds weird. Must be a generational thing.
Recommended reading
'Vitual worlds' by Judy O'Connell and Dean Groom. It is part of a series of books in the 'Learning in a changing world' series published by ACER. Other titles include: 'Connect, communicate, collaborate', 'Resourcing for curriculum innovation', 'Designing for the learning envirnoment' and 'Curriculum integration'. Only small in size, but filled with very good practical information. 'Resourcing the curriculum' looks at building libraries of the future and what will be required.
For me the idea of creating another person and then entering a 'created' world and interacting with other virtual people sounds weird. Must be a generational thing.
Recommended reading
'Vitual worlds' by Judy O'Connell and Dean Groom. It is part of a series of books in the 'Learning in a changing world' series published by ACER. Other titles include: 'Connect, communicate, collaborate', 'Resourcing for curriculum innovation', 'Designing for the learning envirnoment' and 'Curriculum integration'. Only small in size, but filled with very good practical information. 'Resourcing the curriculum' looks at building libraries of the future and what will be required.
Sunday, 20 March 2011
igoogle
In a corporate world where often you cannot have individuality, igoogle allows you to let your personality shine through.
I find it useful as I can aggregate a number of sites on one page. I have set up a couple of different tabs - one general, one for education sources and another for rss feeds.
I can check the news headlines at a glance, find out what is making news in education both in Australia and US and have my gmail open.
I find it useful as I can aggregate a number of sites on one page. I have set up a couple of different tabs - one general, one for education sources and another for rss feeds.
I can check the news headlines at a glance, find out what is making news in education both in Australia and US and have my gmail open.
Google Books
Once more full text items are placed in google books, I think it will be better. At present most of the books are only limited access. It could be useful if you are searching for a book and would like to check out the contents prior to purchase.
Things I found of use:
1. I can do a search for just full view items.
2. The older magazines, in particular Life would be useful for history students looking back at what happened on a particular date or year.
3. Some of the older books, in particular on the history of the Catholic Church would be interesting for our students doing Studies of Religion.
Things I found of use:
1. I can do a search for just full view items.
2. The older magazines, in particular Life would be useful for history students looking back at what happened on a particular date or year.
3. Some of the older books, in particular on the history of the Catholic Church would be interesting for our students doing Studies of Religion.
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Google docs
Two years ago our school started to look at ICT and implementation throughout the college. As a member of this committee we used google docs to communicate with each other. The best thing about this method of communication was the ability to add to comments from other members of the committee.
However, once this was over, i have not used it since. This seems to ne a recurring theme with web 2.0 tools. Unless most staff are involved in using them on a regular basis they lose their usefulness.
Question for the brains trust....
How do I get my information in google docs so that I can share it with my fellow 2.0 crew?
Two years ago our school started to look at ICT and implementation throughout the college. As a member of this committee we used google docs to communicate with each other. The best thing about this method of communication was the ability to add to comments from other members of the committee.
However, once this was over, i have not used it since. This seems to ne a recurring theme with web 2.0 tools. Unless most staff are involved in using them on a regular basis they lose their usefulness.
Question for the brains trust....
How do I get my information in google docs so that I can share it with my fellow 2.0 crew?
Sunday, 13 March 2011
Web 2.0 and beyond
When I started this journey into web 2.0. I wanted to coincide it with learning how to use one note. Over the weekend I wrote down my thoughts on web 2.0 into one note and then inserted them into my blog today.
I first learnt about the term around 2007 and was enthused about the idea.
The first tool I used was Delicious a site where urls could be stored and organised. This was fantastic as you could add them to the site as you were searching.
Unfortunately early 2011 saw the demise of delicious. This is one of the main downsides of web 2.0 tools. They are created and used and then along comes a better idea. Or they disappear because the creator is no longer interested in the concept.
From the reading I have doubts about the currency of web 2.0 as it was first developed. Most of the research and articles relate to the late part of the first decade of the 21st century. Does this mean web 2.0 has been over taken by social media sites or are they considered part of web 2.0.
Another problem with web 2.0 is that most school networks or organisational networks lock up their networks. This is done in the guise of security and the fear that viruses or hackers will invade the network. There are also issues with access for students and not wanting them to access unsuitable material.
I first learnt about the term around 2007 and was enthused about the idea.
The first tool I used was Delicious a site where urls could be stored and organised. This was fantastic as you could add them to the site as you were searching.
Unfortunately early 2011 saw the demise of delicious. This is one of the main downsides of web 2.0 tools. They are created and used and then along comes a better idea. Or they disappear because the creator is no longer interested in the concept.
From the reading I have doubts about the currency of web 2.0 as it was first developed. Most of the research and articles relate to the late part of the first decade of the 21st century. Does this mean web 2.0 has been over taken by social media sites or are they considered part of web 2.0.
Another problem with web 2.0 is that most school networks or organisational networks lock up their networks. This is done in the guise of security and the fear that viruses or hackers will invade the network. There are also issues with access for students and not wanting them to access unsuitable material.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Adding a page element
Small steps....
I started the day trying to add a links page element to my blog. After many frustrating hours I finally was successful. It made me realise that how to guides sometimes are not as helpful as you might think. The help guides also need to match the learning style of the student. As part of this learning curve I used the help page from blogger to help me with this task. Still could not seem to make it work. Having added the link to my page it did not show up on the blog page. After much trial and error found out it was activated as soon as I added a link to the link page. The instructions for doing this are not clear. I feel very satisfied that finally I have achieved what I set out to do this morning.
It also humbles me to realise that my students probably would have master this in 5 mins rather than 5 hours.
I started the day trying to add a links page element to my blog. After many frustrating hours I finally was successful. It made me realise that how to guides sometimes are not as helpful as you might think. The help guides also need to match the learning style of the student. As part of this learning curve I used the help page from blogger to help me with this task. Still could not seem to make it work. Having added the link to my page it did not show up on the blog page. After much trial and error found out it was activated as soon as I added a link to the link page. The instructions for doing this are not clear. I feel very satisfied that finally I have achieved what I set out to do this morning.
It also humbles me to realise that my students probably would have master this in 5 mins rather than 5 hours.
Monday, 7 March 2011
First Steps of Web 2.0
Hello to all my fellow bloggers doing the How 2 of Web 2.0.
This is my first attempt at setting up a blog.
I am combining 2 learning experiences - Web 2.0 and One Note.
About Me
I am a Teacher Librarian at an all boys college in Queensland. For the past almost 30 years I have worked in many different types of schools: government -small and large; private - co-educational and boys. One of my greatest challenges was to work in 2 Aboriginal Schools.
Hello to all my fellow bloggers doing the How 2 of Web 2.0.
This is my first attempt at setting up a blog.
I am combining 2 learning experiences - Web 2.0 and One Note.
About Me
I am a Teacher Librarian at an all boys college in Queensland. For the past almost 30 years I have worked in many different types of schools: government -small and large; private - co-educational and boys. One of my greatest challenges was to work in 2 Aboriginal Schools.
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