Week 7 Thing # 17 Region One Sandbox

I left a sandbox entry but I'm not sure I did it right. I'll be checking back to see if it worked.

Week 6 Thing# 15 Wikis

I can't wait to set up a Wiki for my site. (http://www.slideshare.net/suesbent/how-to-create-a-wiki) This sounds like something I can start with the students and even teachers in the school. I'll be some research on how to start one and get started with some ideas as they arise. I especially like the Wiki for second graders. I'm sure that the exprience has been and will continue to be life changing for them.

Week 6 Thing #15 Web 2.0, Library 2.0, and the Future of Libraries

I've been a classroom teacher for 26 years! I thought I was ready for the change to the library. Little did I know how far I have to go- another 26 years to catch up! I'm just wondering, how many people are in the same boat? Web 2.0 and so on are the future, and I can be an instrument of change, or I can play it safe and do the same old thing that was done before me. My 21 year old daughter gave me something to think about when I decided to make the transition from the classroomto the library. "Show them (the students) how to use the library and all its resources," she said. With trainings like ESC1's, I think I can!

Week 6 Thing #14 Technorati and Tags

I'm astonished as to how many techological areas I have to learn. Visiting Technorati was mind boggling. I did the keyword search for "School Library Learning 2.0" in Blog posts, in tags, in photos, and in the blog directory. Yes, the results were different. I was most surprised when I did the search in photos and found all the pictures of libraries that people post. I then did alittle reading on a blog about summer workshops online. Guess what? That's what I'm doing. Cool!

Week 6 Thing #13 Del.icio.us

This was very intersting. I can see how students who are researching several topics at once can benefit from this tool. I can use this tool in keeping up with library topics that I'm just learning about. I have several bookmarks on my computer that I will take advantage of with "delicious."4. Create a blog post about your experience and thoughts about this tool.

Week 5 Thing #12 Rollyo Search Tool

What a great way to organize the sites I love to visit. One group of sites I tend to frequent, especially a month before Mother's Day, are the craft sites. I search for clever and unique craft ideas for that special event. I created this Rollyo to keep my favorite craft sites all together. http://www.rollyo.com/search.html?q=crafts&sid=554111

Week 5 Thing #11 Web 2.0 Awards List

It's 3:51 A.M. and can't seem to stop. Luckily it's summer vacation and I don't have to work tomorrow! I just finished exploring a site named "My Heritage."I have been curious lately about my father's family heritage. I realized a few years ago that I know very little about his side of the family. My mother is up in age and still is able to remember quite a few names and dates. I think this site can help me organize my family's ancestry. It is very user friendly. You plug in the information and a graphic organizer does the rest. Yes, it's that easy. I can see a few students using this tool when building their family trees as part of their curriculum at our school.