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Saturday, April 19, 2014
Learning 2.0 Summary
Completing the activities in the Learning 2.0 component did a fantastic
job of helping me learn Web 2.0 tools. I had heard much about these tools but knew
little about how to use them, and I didn’t have the direction I needed to find
out. I tried to design a web page a few times but failed miserably. A little
direction made a big difference. Now I feel confident in creating web sites,
producing wikis, tweeting like a bird, using Google Drive, sharing videos and delving into folksomies. And I feel prepared to use these tools
to collaborate, motivate, promote market and teach. Now I need to continue to
use these tools so I don’t forget them and to become an expert in their use.
Paradigm High School Library Survey
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Podcast: Writing Excuses
The podcast,
Writing Excuses is done by three successful authors: Brandon Sanderson, Mary
Kowal and Dan Wells. The podcast I listened to discussed how to brainstorm for
writing ideas and how to also how to outline. Ideas include keeping an idea
notebook with you at all times, doing an activity that is somewhat routine but
that requires the brain to be alert. Write down any ideas. Also helpful is taking
a bath while drinking Pepsi. Outlining helps a great deal to help complete a piece of writing. However, too much outlining can keep you from doing actual writing.
The Benefits of Online Video
Video is a great way to grab peoples’ interest. With good information and entertainment value it can also hold that interest. I chose to include a video in this blog titled, Why I Need My High School Library that has both good information and entertainment value. Click the YouTube link below to see what I mean. The video is particularly relevant because it was made by high school students themselves. I like that it points out that libraries are more than just books. The video also uses music and dance to show the different kinds of people that can benefit from going to the library.
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