Cool Tools For Schools Rocks!

I am really enjoying exploring Cool Tools For Schools.  It seems like there is everything one could imagine here.  I find myself spending lots of time here.  I have to give myself a time limit on the computer now or nothing else would get done!

Learning New Things

I worked with Prezi a lot today.  It takes a little getting used to, but I think I am starting to get the hang of it.  One thing that I did find interesting about the program is it will only accept Youtube videos.  I found that to be very interesting.  I thought I would try a different site to get a video and when I tried to put it into Prezi it would not let it.  I did find the same video from the one site on Youtube so I was able to use what I wanted in the end.  It just surprised me that it would not accept videos from other sites. 

Nothing more than feelings....

I am feeling overwhelmed, excited, frustrated, anxious, and intimidated all at the same time with all this new technology stuff I am learning.  I am finding Google Maps to be very frustrating.  I am hoping to work the kinks.  Prezi looks pretty neat.  I have checked out the tutorials, now I have to prepare for the real thing.  I am hoping that I can get "the hang of it" so that I can use it effectively with my group as well as with other ideas I have for the classroom.  I know that the more I "play around" with the new programs the more comfortable I will be with them and the more I can do with them.  I am really excited to continue to explore all the new, FREE sites that I have recently been made aware of. 

So Excited!!

I am now able to comment on other peoples' post!!.  I am so excited!  I know it sounds funny, but it feels like an accomplishment.  Dr. John gave a suggestion and it worked.  When first signing in just unclick the stay signed in button, sign in, and you should be able to comment.  Or at least I was able to.  Here's hoping it works for everyone!

Lots more to learn....

I am still in amazement with what is all out there and I know there is lots more.  Google documents is just awesome.  I never new that was there and they ways it can be used are endless.  Googles maps is so neat.  I loved "playing" with it.  This is definitely a tool I will use in my classroom.  I am excited to use some of the new things I have used in my classroom!

Blogging....what's that all about!

This is my first experience ever with blogging.  Wow, what an experience!  I have learned so much in so little time and I am sure this is just the tip of the iceberg.  Now the key will be to remember it all.  Not sure how that one will go since I can walk from one room into the next and forget what it was I was going to get in the next room.  Also, not sure how well I will do at home on my own with no guidance.  This will definitely be a challenge for me since I like immediate gratification, especially when it comes to technology.  In the same respect I can't wait to show my hubby.  This is just way too cool all the things you can do.  Who knew all this was out there.  This is exciting and scary all at the same time!!  Until next time......