Podcasting has been around for a while (well, at least since I started buying iPods). I would download Sesame Street videos for my niece to keep her entertained when I was going somewhere that she would bore easily of.
However, I really like the new iTunes U. In fact, I actually considered buying an iPad just to take advantage of some of the available resources. A service rep in Best Buy ALMOST had me when she showed me how she used her iPad and the iTunes U for books and homework help.
As I surfed around the available resources, what jumped out to me immediately was this:
There is still so much 'mystery' around the STAAR test and any resources you can find are like treasures! There is a lot of information to listen to on here, but I can never find much for Reading/Language Arts.
How cool is this?! Creatures that you only read about but can now actually view!
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I first discovered Pinterest through others' posting via Facebook. I didn't initially "get it" because I had to be "invited" to join and/or wait for approval. Once approved, I began surfing around and saw the pics...but still didn't "get it". Well, they send you a weekly "Inpiration from Pinterest" email and some things caught my attention. Again, I surfed around and I was starting to get it but it was just there.
It wasn't until I began to plan my mom's 60th birthday party and was doing some home decorating that I realized the WONDERS of Pinterest! I found SO MANY ideas for my home and SO MANY MORE ideas for her birthday party decor! I was hooked! I then began following others and others began repinning and following me! I've tried new recipes, gotten ideas for my home.
Then recently, in class, it hadn't dawned on me before - but they also have TONS of ideas and very creative crafts that can be used in the classroom! Pinterest is awesome! I love how you look at one pin...and it turns into another pin...and another...and another... and before long you've got THOUSANDS of ideas that you can't wait to do and you've spent HOURS online!
Here is the link to my Pinterest page if you want to see some things I like...ENJOY!
http://pinterest.com/layers99/pins/
I'm now following you on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI was like you with Pinterest. I didn't quite get it and haven't really taken advantage. But the way that you got excited about it gave me some ideas as well. I'm a visual person and I need to learn how to use this. Thanks for the pep talk!
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