Kool Kitchen Tech

2008-05-20T19:24:00.000-07:00

Week 9, Thing 23-- Summary

2008-05-04T18:37:00.000-07:00

This class experience has exposed me to a mind boggling amount of information that was new to me. Many parts were interesting and have classroom applications, but it was time consuming with my limited computer skills. Maybe, I would have benefited more if I had taken it another time of the year. Several things were directed more to librarians and might be omitted for classrooom teacher.

Yea! I found the picture I tried to post last night. Have a great summer!

Week 9, Thing 22-- eBooks

2008-05-04T18:34:00.000-07:00

I went to World eBook Fair, but did not sign up because it costs $8.95 per year. The links I went to wouldn't open without joining and I was not that interested in the topics I found.

Week 9, Thing 21-- Podcasts

2008-05-04T18:17:00.000-07:00

I wasn't able to find anything that I could use or that was of interest. When I opened sites, it wasn't what I expected. For example, on the Teachers Podcasts I found something about Quality Early Childhood Education, but it was someone from a university discussing their program. Guess it would take a lot more exploration.

Week 9, Thing 20-- YouTube

2008-05-04T17:22:00.000-07:00

I signed in for YouTube and explored some videos. I found a Blues Clues video that I would like to get downloaded to use at our banquet soon, but I can't get it to download. I watched several Ikea Videos on "how-to". They were pretty silly, but might be used as for a lesson focus.

Then I went to Teacher's Tube and found a video on 10 Things You Don't Learn in Teachers College.

Now I do need to find out how to download. I have the web address, but apparently I had to upload & save the video on my computer???

Week 8, Thing 19-- Library Thing

2008-05-04T17:21:00.000-07:00

The thing was being repaired-- so I skipped it for now.

I did finally get back to explore Library Thing. I liked it much better than I expected. Looks like a good way to find other books from favorite authors. Here is the link to my bookshelf.

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Week 8, Thing 18--Zoho Writer

2008-04-30T19:24:00.000-07:00

Zoho Writer sounds great. I've been trying to modify a document I inserted and found it took me a long time to get things done. I had trouble working with a picture, getting the color changes to print out, and several other details I tried. I'm sure the tools are there, but I just had trouble finding the right thing. This was a TAKS day so my patience isn't great!

Week 7, Thing 16 & 17 - Wikis

2008-04-20T17:39:00.000-07:00

After checking out several wikis, I found the Sample School Wiki from Westwood Schools most interesting. There were using the wiki for many different things from assignments & class notes to references for SAT prep to exchanging info with classes from several foreign countries.

Week 6, Thing 15- Copyright, Creative Commons, etc.

2008-04-20T15:17:00.000-07:00

After reading and viewing videos about copywrites & creative commons, I realize these topics are much more complex than I knew. I did not know about the seals and icons indicating creative commons terms. I especially liked the tutorial on plagerism that is on the website http://www.ctap4.org/cybersafety/ip.htm

Week 6, Thing 14-- Technorati

2008-04-20T14:32:00.000-07:00

I just don't see relying on the tagging on Del.iciu.us or Technorati replacing using search engines such as Google. I'm concerned about the reliability of information found on blogs (& many websites). Might be good for having students evaluate reliability of information & sources.

Week 6- Thing 13- Del.iciu.us

2008-04-20T13:57:00.000-07:00

I'm afraid I don't understand the tagging in del.iciu.us or see the advantages to me or my classes.

Week 5-Thing 12-Rollyo

2008-04-20T13:07:00.000-07:00

Yes, I can use this Rollyo tool. I created one for use by me and my students in foods classes and another for interior design classes.

Week 5, Thing 11--Web 2.0 Awards List

2008-04-20T12:20:00.000-07:00

I chose the short list topic Health. I found a Peer Trainer site that forms support groups for weight loss & and exercise (4 per group). Another was medstory.com that supposedly will provide the best info on health problems. Then on healia.com I found a Nutrition & Fitness Test that I might try with my Food Science & Technology Classes. http://www.healia.com/healia/

Week 5, Thing 10- Online Image Generator

2008-04-20T11:36:00.000-07:00

I tried creating custom cartoon with the Cartoon Maker image generator. Students would love this site. I also found the butterflies and uploaded them.

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2008-04-20T11:16:00.001-07:00

Extra

2008-03-19T19:31:00.000-07:00

I'm trying to add a picture using the toolbar above. Here goes--No, it didn't open a screen for me to choose an image to add from my hard drive like the U Tube tutorial said it would.

Week 4 --Thing 9

2008-03-08T19:24:00.000-08:00

When searching on the Bloglines listings I immediately found a site that will be great for my Interior Design Class. It is design my room.com and features many ways to change & design rooms. I spent so much time playing with this tool, that I did not search for many others.

Week 4--Thing 8 -- RSS Feeds & Bloglines

2008-03-08T19:13:00.000-08:00

I read about RSS feeds & Mr. ?'s applications for teachers. Such a lot to remember!

I did get my Blogline account set up and searched for feeds to link. I added four that might relate to my foods and interior design courses. Somehow three others got added, too. Maybe these were related to a question about interests??? I'll probably delete some of these. I didn't figure out if there was a way to search for topics of feeds-- that 1000 favorite list went on and on. I looked through the first 200+.

After I first posted this, I found the search window & topics right at the top of the page---- so obvious I missed it! I'll have to go back and add more feeds and get rid on some useless ones.

Week 3-- Thing 7

2008-03-02T16:48:00.000-08:00

Wow! I'm not sure I can ever get my mind wrapped around all of these options. I guess, I need to stop trying to understand and just keep clicking until I get back where I want, like the students do.

I can see that my Interior Design students would have great fun creating their own designer Avatar and a magazine of designs they like, etc. I'm sure there are blogs my Culinary Arts students would love, too.

Week 3--Thing 6

2008-03-02T16:44:00.000-08:00

I am intrigued by the magazine cover design. I went throught the process of doing it, but did not take the time to get pictures posted on Flickr.

Week 3-- Thing 5

2008-03-02T14:26:00.001-08:00

This is the Life!
Originally uploaded by Musical Mint
I finally gave up on the sailboat eclipse photo. It must not be public since there was no blog this above it.

This might be someone's big feet that I know???

2008-02-24T17:40:00.001-08:00

Flickr-- Week 3- Thing 5 -- Trying again to get pictures on my blog. Should be a wildcat from my files and one from Flickr. I liked the sailboat eclipse in this picture. Reminds me of many lazy evenings "stuck" in the water with no wind in our sails.

Thing 3 1/2 & 4

2008-02-23T19:25:00.000-08:00

Week 2--Thing 3 1/2-- Thanks for the Avatar instructions clue. I would never have made it without the help. Do you like my outfit?

Thing 4-- I am e'mailing Jen with my blog posting.

Thing 3

2008-02-23T18:38:00.000-08:00

Thing 3-- After a few tries I did get my blog posted. Now I need to figure out the Avatar and change the format of my blog so it is more presentable.

Thing 2

2008-02-23T18:23:00.000-08:00

Thing 2 -- I found the 7 1/2 Habits this time and as I watched the video I decided that the habit that is the easiest for me is accepting repsonsibility for my own learning. Yes, I've missed a lot of learning opportunities in my life, because I just did not make the extra effort to take advantage of an opportunity. The hardest habit for me is to use technology to my advantage. I am impatient when it comes to taking time the figure out how to use technology, because it is quicker to do it the old way ( I think). That impatience leads to another hard one for me-- to play. I have never really considered exploring the Internet, etc. as a form of play. So, I'm going to take the time and play as I learn from this 2.0 experience.

Thing 1

2008-02-23T18:14:00.000-08:00

I read about what the program is and why, but I lost how to get to the 7 1/2 things. So I gave up for 2 very busy weeks of getting kids ready for competition.