Learning Online Rocks

Write a blog post reflecting on your exploration of Ning. What were your overall impressions? Did you find any discussions or resources of value? Do you have any ideas for using social networking in your own professional or personal learning, or in classroom learning? Please include “Thing 22″ in your post title.

I am really impressed with the Ning in Education site that I explored. Finally social networking in a positive light! I can see where it could be a overwhelming source of different postings, but I like it.

Do you work with 8th grade students? According to the TIE Network, Georgia Stories has the same web address (www.gpb.org/georgiastories) but a brand new look in appearance and content. Read all about it here.

By the way, if you don’t know about the TIE Network, check them out!

Write a blog post reflecting on your Pageflakes experience. Include any ideas you have for using such a tool to support classroom learning or professional practice. What are some topics or themes you might explore in a Pageflakes environment? Please include “Thing 21″ in your post title.

In the past I created blogs to be used in some of the instructional classes that I offer. That is where I post my resource links and open up the comment box for feedback. I really like the idea of using PageFlakes instead. I could have more flexiblity when organzing my material and the message board would meet the needs of user input.

Back to the drawingboard…..gee, thanks, Jerrie. Ha!

Write a blog post reflecting on your initial experience with Google Docs. Include at least three ideas for using Google Docs (and spreadsheets and presentations) in classroom learning and/or professional learning/productivity. At least one idea should reflect a collaborative use. Please include “Thing 20″ in your post title.

I have been using Google documents for two years now. I was especially excited when they added the presentation piece. Below are just three ways that I have used this Web 2.0 tool include:

1. A collegue wanted input for the design of computer labs in a new building and needed the input of the ETC staff. We all contributed on his Google document….wiki style.
2. I add documents that I need that might be blocked offsite otherwise.
3. We have shared and added to our inventory using the spreadsheet option.