Google Docs

I have to admit that I have grown to actually kind of like Google Docs. My first experience with them was not very positive. I found it clumsy and messy to use. But the more I used it, the better I understood the value. I have found myself now encouraging others to use Google Docs as we work on different projects. I certainly feel comfortable using them now and because of my experience with them, will continue to use them in the future.

Back to the Blogs

Well here we are going back to the Blogs. I am still "not really into blogs." I have been excited about almost everything else in 23 Things except for these blogs. I think the problem is that I have not found any that really interest me or provide a purpose for me. I know I enjoy listening more then reading, so this is probably another factor.
I do understand the importance of these blogs and their feeds. I listen to a podcast entitled, MacCast and the host, Adam Christianson, always refers to the feeds that he has to report the Mac news for the week. I have thought that doing a science show would be interesting and I could report the science news. But to get the news, I would need these feeds and blogs.
So maybe there will be a time when blogs interest me, but for now, the slide to the bottom rung of my science ladder.

Science Bookmarking on Delicious

I really enjoyed using Delicious. I posted 10 websites and I will do more. I have been wanting to use this method, so I am glad this activity is here. I use three different browsers and it is very hard to keep track of the sites. I installed Delicious on each of my toolbars and it is nice to find the same sites. I need to really take a look at all of my old bookmarks. There are so many that I don't need. This will help me clean out my "closet."
I really look forward to looking at other science educators. I am sure it will be useful. It can be a way to help all of us become more organized. Also, but selecting good tags, we can benefit from the organization of others.
I hope others enjoy my list. You can visit my list by just clicking HERE.

Tagging and Social Bookmarking

Tagging and Social Bookmarking have me thinking. One of the things that overwhelms me is the number of websites and what to do with them. I always think I have a good idea, but then it does not work. I have thought that we need to organize websites better so that we can use them with science teachers. Well, maybe this is the answer. I am sure there are many science educators thinking the same thing.
I have a Delicious account but I think I only used it once. I am looking forward to the next session to see where this goes. Maybe it will help me solve this problem of too much information and too many websites. I am ready to social bookmark and tag away.

Widgets and Social Networking

I love the widgets. I found one I like that deals with the environment. There are so many. Social networking is great but widgets "ROCK!"
They are just one more way of showing our interests and how we like to communicate them. I think that is why social networking is so popular today. I think it can develop new friends and keep old friends together.

Let's take care of our Earth!

Connecting with the Learning Community

I posted comments on three sites. I enjoyed reading the postings that the authors made and also enjoyed patiently writing a comment. It made me slow down and be more thoughtful.
I look forward to comments on my blog and because of that and because of that I know my comments have to be thoughtful and worthwhile.
I think this is a great tool for students (if it is not blocked in the school), but it has to be closely monitored. It could be a great experience for students, but it could also turn into a bad situation if others want to be "mean" and become "cyber-bullies."