Module 9

Scootle:
I have used scootle a few times and found some useful resources however, I found that the process for searching and finding information very time consuming compared to other avenues and resources. I would use it if I was desperate but I find other sources such as 'get smart', 'topic box', 'sparkle box' and even the property searches in 'my classes' quicker and easier to use and with good sites.

Networking sites:
I find that I want to know about these sites so that I understand how they work and what they are about, however, I would never use one or encourage children to use one. Firstly, they seem incredibly time consuming and secondly, they seem like they could be quite addictive which then adds to the time issue. I can see how they can be a learning tool for older children in terms of immersing them in a particular learning environment but not for Primary.

Twitter:
No time for this. I wouldn't want do it or read it. However, I did find it interesting during the Gillard takeover where newsreaders were refering to it for an instant snapshot of people's reactions. At times like these I guess it is interesting, informative and unifying.

Module 8

Using an RSS feed would be beyond my needs at the moment. I do not have the need or the time to read through updates on my favourite websites or blogs. If I have the luxury of a spare moment to browse, I will go to the sites myself.

I do however like knowing about it and knowing what tools are out there and what is possible. Each week I am amazed at what else can be done on the web. I am sure that people keep creating new ideas each week. Actually, this would be good a good topic to be updated on automatically. Does anyone know a good blog site which discusses the lates Web 2 tools as they evolve?

Module 7

I like delicious. I have been saving video clips onto my facebook page just so I can have instant access to them in the classroom when I need them. With delicous I can save what I need from wherever I am and access them easily. I also think it could be a handy way of sharing useful sites with other teachers.

It is interesting reading other people's blogs and knowing their ideas. However, I couldn't add any comments as my the comment box would not activate. I'm not sure why.

Module 6

Bubbl.us
I can see some uses for this in the classroom. One could be for children to sort a given list into categories and sub categories eg. Australian identity- brainstorm a wordbank and then get children to sort it into categories. Secondly, in literacy, you could use it as a scaffold for joint construction of a text type such as narrative.I can also see benefits in using it for staff presentation and development.

Glogster
I see glogster as another way for children to present their ideas instead of making a poster. It is great for incorporating multimedia presentation and have it all on the one page. eg. A poster about bees with video, sound, information, pictures etc.
It would also be a creative way to represent ideas such as Pentecost, Easter etc.