Thing # 8

Google Reader is very helpful and a great way to organize subjects that you are interesting in knowing the most up to date information. This tool could be use in the classroom, library or by yourself as you follow the information trail and learn of views and vista's on the way to your desination. The possibilites where "readers" can be used is vast and endless. Enjoy your trip through the world of knowledge. Students would be able to do a great deal of research in a short period of time. Libraries could link books together by subject matter to insure quick and accurate findings.

Thing # 7

Google has so much to offer.. By following the winding trail through the google stream. At each overlook, I discovered new things to explore on Google that I hadn't viewed before today. Awesome! Through the woods, I have used Picasa and have now put an album together for others to hike through.. Have fun as you travel with me through some of my Yellowstone NP pictures. I enjoyed getting my feet wet in the String Lake of google calendar. Students could use any of the google tools to explore and discover new data on all subjects as well as sharing pictures of their discoveries.
http://picasaweb.google.com/susan.penton

Thing # 6 - 2

Ok, it worked I am so excited.. Had to do some "hunting and pecking" to finalize the card and post it's link but have succeeded and am on to another trail. These cards could be made and posted for the students to view, print, trade and learn. The possibilities are unlimited.

Thing # 6

To trade or not to trade.. crossing my hiking shoes and holding onto the tree by the trail. Hope this is going to be a trading card.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28024937@N06/?donelayout=1

Thing # 5

As I was hiking through "Thing # 5, my mind drifted to the amazing amount of information available. WOW! and scary at the same time. Sometimes it is more than this brain can fathom. Although the picture I am about to upload to my blog wasn't taken by me, sometime soon you will begin to see shots of my trip to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. Until then here's Flickr. :-)

Thing # 4

AWESOME! Have now submitted information for my blog and all to be registered and just anxiously awaiting the chance to move on down the trail.

Thing # 3

While creating my blog, advatar and such, I experienced some difficulty.. However, I faced it as another hill to climb and in a matter of a couple hours had it all set up. The data and options seem unending and a little overwhelming at times. Then I would remember to begin with the end in mind and that as things in this "Thing" progressed I could review and manage my decisions and if I choose, I can make changes. :-)

Thing # 2

The "Habit" that is easiest for me is setting a goal, ie. beginning with the end in mind. The most difficult "Habit" is number three - View problems as challenges. Setting goals is a natural occurance as you become a seasoned educator. Teachers are constantly setting objectives for themselves and their students. Meeting the students problems and helping them work out solutions is very rewarding. However, personally dealing with problems has always been a problem for me. Dealing with your own problems is much more difficult .. after reviewing the "Habits" I pledge to my self to work on being more proactive and seeing my individual problems and hurdles as challenges!!!

Thing # 1

Since I have been away, I am playing catch up some.. So far I think I'm getting the hang of it and ready to go hiking throught the "Things". The picture on the right is a picture of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park. The picture was taken on June 11. Of all the times I have visited Yellowstone NP in the summer this is the first time I have experienced this much cold and snow in June.

Camping..FUN

Check this out, am I blogging? After spending 2 weeks on vacation I'm home and working on this site .....Thing 1,2,3. Hope this is working. :-) If it is I'll tell you all about my trip and experiences while experiencing this technology.. Though not new but new to me. Happy bloging.