What I noticed right off was how entertainment outdid all the other categories. Of course, business, sports and politics being the next three contenders didn't surprise me. But I was extremely disappointed to see there was no category for education by itself. However, this experience wasn't a total waste as you will now see in the next paragraph. When I checked out the "Living" category, it had several thousand hits, but would you believe, of the 9 sub-categories, "family" received the 2nd fewest hits - only 459. What a shame!
It was quite interesting typing in the term "education" for both blogs and blog postings and seeing what came up. I got 50 items for each entry, but what I got was very different. I much prefered the information I got on the blog postings. This took me to some very intersting, specific items. Then I tried using the word school libraries. I found a wonderful post to an interactive jam session where people were posting back and forth comments about the Google Map site where it shows where school libraries have been cut. Most interesting to read comments from people, especially those who don't know what they are talking about. I finally had to leave the site because it was making me a little upset. Here's the link if you are intersted:
http://www.metafilter.com/90778/Teach-the-children-save-the-nation
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Delicious
I've spent quite a bit of time on Delicious. I was able to create a list of links on education. They are some great links, too. Right now I'm attempting to add an RSS feed. It will be intersting to see if I managed to do it right. I'm not counting on it the first go around!
http://feeds.delicious.com/v2/rss/shellyotte123/for%3Ashelly?private=_qu_BfUy6msZT3DSv5jNu2e6lvE-&count=15
Well, it's not an RSS feed, but it is a link. I'll definitely want to use this feed for my library wiki.
http://feeds.delicious.com/v2/rss/shellyotte123/for%3Ashelly?private=_qu_BfUy6msZT3DSv5jNu2e6lvE-&count=15
Well, it's not an RSS feed, but it is a link. I'll definitely want to use this feed for my library wiki.
ROLLYO
I just registered for Rollyo. My search list is public and is titled "Shelly's Searchers." I tried adding a search box, but somehow it didn't show up. If I have a minute (funny, funny) I might try again.
Friday, April 16, 2010
My Skype Name
I've got my Skype name for everyone. However, I'm still working on getting a microphone for my PC. I'll update again when I have one and it's working.
Here's my Skype name: kerrshell
My big plans for Skype are for my three kids to sign up so we can visit face to face instead of just long distance on the phone. Actually, I don't mind visiting with my children on the phone, but it's my grandkids I really want to visit with face to face. I mean, after all, it's priorities!
Here's my Skype name: kerrshell
My big plans for Skype are for my three kids to sign up so we can visit face to face instead of just long distance on the phone. Actually, I don't mind visiting with my children on the phone, but it's my grandkids I really want to visit with face to face. I mean, after all, it's priorities!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
YouTube - No Cookies in the Library - Classic Sesame Street
Quoted from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJlkplvYdgA&feature=PlayList&p=FCD6F614D75C3D0E&playnext_from=PL&playnext=2&index=2:
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Great Pocast Website
Well, everyone, I did it. I found a great education podcast website which I will actually be able to use with the Kindergarten and first grade teachers as we collaborate on improving their students' writing skills. The URL is: http://www.epnweb.org/
When I got to this website I clicked on the "Student and Class Podcasts" link. Then I clicked on the "Elementary Grades" link. Finally, I clicked on "Banyan-audiobooks." On this link are a list of different student names. Each student is reading a story written and illustrated by themself. I listened to several and they are so darned cute. It reminded me of my First Grade teaching days when I would do Writer's Workshop with my students. You could feel the pride they feel, just in their voices. It was awesome!
I also successfully downloaded itunes. I ran across the most useless, yet fascinating, intriguing, and, at times, hilarious trivia podcast called "Stuff you should know.". Some of the many episodes are: Is spontaneious human combustion real? How do dogs perceive time? How castles work? Five crazy government experiments. Can you remember being born? What is a hangover, really? etc. You can probably see what I mean about being useless yet fascinating, etc. Try it sometime.
When I got to this website I clicked on the "Student and Class Podcasts" link. Then I clicked on the "Elementary Grades" link. Finally, I clicked on "Banyan-audiobooks." On this link are a list of different student names. Each student is reading a story written and illustrated by themself. I listened to several and they are so darned cute. It reminded me of my First Grade teaching days when I would do Writer's Workshop with my students. You could feel the pride they feel, just in their voices. It was awesome!
I also successfully downloaded itunes. I ran across the most useless, yet fascinating, intriguing, and, at times, hilarious trivia podcast called "Stuff you should know.". Some of the many episodes are: Is spontaneious human combustion real? How do dogs perceive time? How castles work? Five crazy government experiments. Can you remember being born? What is a hangover, really? etc. You can probably see what I mean about being useless yet fascinating, etc. Try it sometime.
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