Thing #6, Image Generators

I used Comic Strip Generator to create this comic strip. The generator was easy to use and had a lot of images to choose from. I recommend it and it can be a lot of fun for students.

Thing #5, Flickr and Photo Sharing

Flickr and other photo sharing sites can really help an online teacher provide quality photos to students with a simple click or upload. I have been using "Photobucket" for a long time now. I first started using it while I posted photos on social networking sites. I picked this photo because it has to do with Physical Education and that's my credential. I'm glad we don't have to go through this same training as these PE trainees!

Thing #4, Searching The Web

The thing that I learned from web searches that is important to share with students is that there are many search engines and indexes on the internet. Just because one engine or index doesn't have what you are looking for, don't give up. Use other engines/indexes in your search until you find exactly what you are looking for. Also, be as specific as possible in your search which helps you get more accurate results.

Thing #3, iGoogle Suite

The Google suite of tools can help me organize information by giving me a central hub from where I can read, process and create from. The Google suite of tools can be used for education by allowing a teacher to be a "coach" leading students through different topics through a "2-way" street of learning. The "paradigm flip" that the article suggests should occur in classroom and libraries where we don't just feed students information, but we adapt it and allow communication from them and adjust the information accordingly.

Thing #2, Create your blog and a little about micro-blogging (Twitter)

I have learned that blogging and online education go hand in hand. This will allow students and teachers to post their thoughts on topics and allow the material to be viewable to whoever will benefit from it. The video about Twitter was definitely was simple, helpful and gave good background on the new fad. Tweet, Tweet!

Thing #1, About 23 Things

It looks like I will be learning a lot about online education by going through the "23 Things" program. It is an exciting time and I can't wait to be apart of the Clovis Online School!
http://clovis23things.wordpress.com/2009/01/30/register/