Thing 11

THe other day I was looking for a powerpoint lesson I thought was saved in our school folder. I couldn't find it and resolved myself that it was lost forever. So I went out to do a google advanced search and found I could look for specific file types including powerpoints. This may be common knowledge but I think it is pretty cool. What a great way to find resources. I think I need to keep looking, there is so much that I'm missing it's overwhelming. Don't give up on me. I'm working on it...

Thing 12

It seems I spend time each day searching the internet for interesting tidbits to use with my students. OUr school has a link to google right up on the screen so why not use it...Well, in my free time, I saw on t.v. a commercial for all that ask.com can do so I thought why not give it a try. I really like it. It offers a variety of websites as well as pictures, and maps, and blogs all on the main ssearch page. I had a more difficult time finding web sites I could use but I haven't compared the websites they give with the ones you would get on google...ah I see an experiment forming. I like the layout and will continue to try it out.

Thing 7

I had such a great experience at united streaming last time I went out in search of something for my math class. I realized that they have articles and worksheets and quizzes. I found a great video that goes along with multiplying and dividing fractions. The teacher's guide has great activities to go along with the video and practice for later. I'm very excited.