Thing #18

I think that everybody in this class, perhaps everyone at APSU has a Facebook or Twitter.  They probably have an old Myspace they haven't deleted.  I also think this is probably the easiest thing I've had to do:)  Social networks have become a huge part of most everyone's life.  I remember when they changed Facebook people freaked out and there was even stories on the news and even on CNN.  Which is pretty ridiculous, but it proves my statement.  I don't really use Twitter, but I hear a lot about it from friends and from TV.  It seems a good way to stay up-to-date on your favorite celebs and whatnot.  However, I don't see an educational use for either when it comes to elementary, middle, or high.  We were not allowed on such websites when I was in high school, and that rule still remains. In college, sure.  I can see a use for it, but otherwise... Nah:)

My Facebook:)

Thing #17

I personally have never even heard of Delicious.  I know what tagging is, but in all my years of being on the internet I've never stumbled across this website.  I can see the use in such a thing, but overall I'm not that impressed.  However, I do like that you can access it from anywhere.  You don't have to worry about it only working on a certain computer or carrying a jump drive (though I carry mine constantly).  I can see why that would make it appealing.  When it comes to the classroom, and when I say classroom I mean an ART classroom, I don't see it being very useful.  At least not to an art teacher.  I suppose a teacher can join and use it to learn more about different techniques and technologies, but I probably won't be one of those teachers.

Thing #16

I choose iGoogle because I use Google pretty much everyday and I have a lot of accounts that are linked to it. I liked customizing it, well making it pretty with the the greatest band ever, the Beatles, as my background on it. Will I use it as my homepage, probably not.  But I do see the usefulness in it.  It is just easier to stick with my little Google Chrome homepage that displays my most visited websites and apps.

Online calenders seem a waste of time to me.  There are plain 'ol regular calendars that can be used, planners, and every cell phone comes loaded with a calendar.  I would never use an online calendar because of my phone's calendar and my planner.  Having one more thing to check on, on the internet would just be overkill.

When it comes to online to-do-lists, ehhhh. Its not something that I would ever use.  I keep a planner when I'm in school, but otherwise?  I know you hear about people who makes lists all day and are very organized about getting their stuff done, but!  That's just not me.  I make to-do-lists when I have a ton of homework, but otherwise I suppose I just keep it in my head.  I do see why this would be a simple thing to use as a teacher, but I find writing things out in a planner much more relaxing and simple.

The only tool that I played around with in this activity I would possibly use would be the iGoogle one.  It is nice to have all of your apps, gadgets, and interest in one place.  The internet can make one lost within all that it offers.  I think these tools could be used at either home or school.  Though I would be more likely to use them at school and in the classroom than for my personal life.

Thing #15

Well, tis no secret that Wikis are taking over the internet. I use one pretty much everyday for my nerdy addictions.  It never occured to me that they could be used for school things.  Pretty much every teacher I've had said to stay away from Wikipedia, which is wise... No one should ever use it as a source in a research paper.  When looking at the Wikis provided I really liked the BookLovers Wiki.  What can I say?  I'm a nerd who loves to read and I believe children should get into reading at an early age.  Even as a art teacher, I could have influence over that.

ANYWHO! I posted this pic to the sandbox thingy... Just thought I'd share it on here too. Its pretty epic!!

Thing #14

I chose to explore Bubbl.us and MindMeiser.  Overall both online programs were easy to use.  No need to over think things and put a ton of tools.  I like these because there were simple, and straight forward.  Too many technologies are complicated, so it was nice to come across something that was pretty easy.

Thing #13

I personally do not like Zoho and certainly don't like Zoho Writer.  I do not see the point in it when it's so much simpler to just open up Microsoft Office.  I do not think these online programs will get rid of Microsoft Office.  I've never have a problem with documents not working on different laptops or computers.  I'm pretty technology savvy and when I am presented with a problem along those lines I just play around until I get what I want.  I'm used to Microsoft Word and I have no intention of abandoning it.

As for Google Documents, I feel the same and I had problems with it.  I know this picture looks very simple, and it was when I was making it but downloading it was difficult.  It doesn't look the same as it did on the Google program.  Therefore, I so would never use either of these online programs or apps or whatever they are called.  If I had to chose one to use, it would be Google Documents.