First week of summer

Hello Summer! Hope everyone is enjoying their time off.

I've had 2 days of class already this week. Monday I learned about integration of handheld technology in the classroom. Some of the websites and apps I learned about were

• Textnow
• Cel.ly
• Google Drive
• Polleverywhere
• Remind101

I used Remind101 last school year and it was awesome. If you are a teacher and haven't signed up yet, you need to!

I also learned about QR codes and am excited to use them this school year. How cool that I can make a QR code and it will take students/parents right to my school webpage. How might I use this you ask? I'm going to put this code on the student syllabus. Also, I plan to put it on stickers and give them out so students can have them on their notebook for easy access. I also plan to use this when I make internet assignments, instead of typing the URLs, they can just scan the codes. So cool! Try it out:

I made this QR code at http://www.qrstuff.com/. If you are an app person you can find one here http://www.qrdroid.com/
My other class was about tapping into the power of iOS mobile devices in the classroom. I have been stubborn and haven't bought any apple products yet. In fact, this class was my first time using an ipod touch. Crazy, I know! It was very informative though, and I caught onto everything super quick. We used QR codes again, and even did a classroom scavengar hunt/research project with them. Very cool idea. It makes me wish I had a classroom set of ipods or ipads for my classroom!!! If you are lucky enough to have them, or just want to learn more, check out the website the class instructors shared with us: http://tinyurl.com/WCSipodpd

I didn't have class today, it was supposed to be a 'fun day' for me. I had plans to go out with a friend to lunch and shopping, but she wasn't feeling well and cancelled. Since I didn't have anything else to do, I decided to work on my webpage. I was running out of space and needed to edit and organize files. After working for about 4 hours I accomplished a lot! Here it is:

 

 

I have another free day tomorrow, not sure what I am going to do yet. Friday is my final technology class, this one is about making a Google Website. I'm excited :) Then Saturday I am volunteering at the zoo, and Sunday I am going to the New Kids on the Block / Boyz II Men / 98 Degrees concert with friends. Should be a fun time!!