Tool #5 Tagging and Social Bookmarking

I registered on Delicious because it seems to be more popular right now, and I think I will be able to collaborate more with that site, but I am planning on also registering on Diigo because not only you can save and share your bookmarks, but also you can highlight certain parts and use sticky notes.

I used the tags news & Costa Rica and found a very interesting site I was not familiar with so I can keep up with my country.

http://www.amcostarica.com/

I also found a nice site with many ideas for Pre-k teachers using the tags prek & art, and I added crafts, activities, & ideas.

http://www.preschoollearningonline.com/preschool_kidsactivities5.html

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

Tool #4 Cool Google Tools

I created a presentation using pictures which I like doing with the students all the time; I love that I saved it and I can go back and update it any time and from anywhere (no thumb drive). Being able to share your documents, spreadsheets or presentations on line enable us to communicate and collaborate with each other even more, and having it all under one site will certainly help me with my organizational skills...
http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AbgbmAJBGzA3ZGQyM2ZjanNfMGNteHNmZmdi&hl=en&authkey=CKWDgtsD

Tool #3 Image Generators & Mashups

Papagayo, Costa Rica

I loved creating images; I opened all the sites and had a hard time choosing just two; there are so many things you can do with them; after taking pictures on their own, students will be able to choose some to frame and label, or make a mosaic and show off their collection of pictures; what about making a mosaic starting with just a few words and names they recognize, and then adding sight words as the year progresses.

Credits:

Image generator created on Big Huge Labs and Image Chef

Tool #2

1- Building an online education community is an excellent way to communicate with educators, students, parents and others. Sharing ideas and thoughts with people regardless of where they are, gives us an incredible opportunity to grow and learn from each other. I think that a Personal Learning Network is not just educational but also fun. I like being able to read and comment on those posts I choose, and I also enjoy many of the gadgets, pictures and videos posted.

2-It seems to me much of the commenting advice make sense and can be useful for all communication, not just blogging. You can Criticize Kindly and still be respectful and professional, and that is good advice for anyone whether online or in person.

3-I commented on the following:
http://steph-bruno.blogspot.com/
http://meyermuse.blogspot.com/
http://tigertrailcenturylearning.blogspot.com/
http://techproject21.blogspot.com/
http://laclasedemsamaro.blogspot.com/

Tool #1

Fun, fun, fun! So I was finally able to add my avatar; I can't wait to do it with the kids and let their imagination roll.

Credits: Voki site

Hook'em Horns!