Thing #8

I chose Google Reader at your suggestion. I don't want life to be any harder than it is. LOL. I like that bundles can be set up for my specific interests and I don't have to deal with advertising. My students won't be able to use this at age 4, but I can use it for my own research and researching for my classroom. What a time saver. Little ones always have questions when you're teaching them about people, places, animals, etc. Just ask Mama Libearian, our favorite resource person! She's the "queen of info".

Thing #7

I never knew that Google had so much to offer! I explored the calendar and Picasa. I belong to a professional organization that I am going to encourage to use the Google calendar to post things on. Many of our members are retired...so the district calendar is not available to them. I like that they offer an invitation with an RSVP for those events that you need to know how many people will be attending. I am learning so much!

Thing #6

I recently wrote a grant to purchase "toddler friendly" digital cameras for my PK classroom. I can see where the flickr website will come in handy for sharing photos. I would love to teach my students how to create a mosaic, creating a memory of their year, or use it as a photo portfolio. Wish me luck with obtaining the grant!

Thing #5

This photo that I found on flicker looks just like the yorkie mix that I rescued from the Houston SPCA in February. His name is Rusty Bojangles, hence my blog name! I enjoyed browsing and learning about Flickr. What a great way to photo share!

Thing #3

I have a greater understanding now how our youth become addicted to the "screens" in their world. It took me quite a long time to create my Avatar, as there were so many choices. I have read others blogs before when I was researching information. Now I know how to set one up!

Thing #2

I was a district Covey trainer many years ago, and the habit that I find most challenging as a learner is finding the time to do all of the things that I want/need to do. I remember the exercise with big and little rocks and I struggle with putting the "big rocks" in first. Goal setting is easy for me to do. I put my mind to something and I see it through. I have been diligently working on learning this new technology.