Things # 6 & 7 Cool Google Tools

I combined #6 and #7 and came up with a trading card and posted it on Google Presentation. Whew! I'm wondering if I am ever going to complete the 23 things.

Thing #6 (mashups, etc...)

What cool ideas! I can think of many classroom applications for several of these tools. In fact, today I'm covering for a geography teacher who is out today (middle school summer school), and her students are researching different physical features found in Africa. I thought it would be interesting for the students to create a tour guide badge using photos from Flickr. Unfortunately, we couldn't access Flickr, because SBISD has a new web page filter which blocks the site.

Thing #5 (Flickr)

I found the perfect photo which shows where I would like to be right now!
This actually looks like a place in which I relaxed last summer in El Salvador. I sure could stand to be there relaxing on the beach.

Thing #3 (reflections on blogging & avatars)

I've created my avatar. I wasn't quite sure if the avatar should be a realistic representation of me or reflect the image that I would like people to have of me. Whatever the case may be, I've decided upon a down-to-earth avatar. No foo-foo frilly dress for my avatar! I have to admit that I didn't spend too much time creating my avatar. I never have liked playing with dolls, real or virtual.

Thing 2 (lifelong learning)

This is my first experience with 23 Things and blogging. I've viewed the video on the 71/2 habits, and the habit I think is most challenging for me is #1---Begin with the end in mind. I find that I am not as deliberate about setting goals for myself. I have a general idea of what I want, but nothing specific. I think my goals evolve as I delve into whatever it is I do. The least challenging for me are #7 (Teach/Mentor) and #71/2 (Play). I naturally like to share what I learn with others, and I prefer to share through play or at least a playful attitude.