Thing #23 Summary

Finally, after a whirlwind tour of 23 Things on http://www.library2play.blogspot.com/ I have finished. I loved so many different parts of the journey, but I guess I would have to say exploring with Big Huge Labs , delicious , and Zamzar are in the top 10. I had seen friends who had blogs and was envious their fearlessness to meet the future. I didn't have a clue where to begin until this class! (THANKS! Dr. Bishop)
This activity has heightened my awareness of web 2.0 and the many applications that are available. (many for FREE) I wish I had had more time to explore each of the items on the list, but the deadline was closely approaching! I know I will be sharing the things I learned with my friends and colleagues, as well as, reviewing many of the activities again and again. This is just an awesome activity! I can't wait to begin Library2Play2! Wahoo!!!

Thing #20 YouTube, TeacherTube, and Zamzar

Wahoo! I am published online. What do you mean I should already know that since I am writing a blog. No, I am talking about TeacherTube. I have a video that has been accepted and anyone can access it. Now is that not cool? I submitted my Flat Stanley Promo Podcast to TeacherTube and it is up and running. http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=118421&title=Flat_Stanley_Project_Promo

Now, TeacherTube is not blocked in most districts, but have you ever found the most perfect video clip on YouTube that you needed for your lessons and as luck would have it, the blessed website is blocked! Of course you try to embed the video in your PowerPoint presentation and it doesn't really work. Now, what are you going to do? GO DIRECTLY TO http://www.zamzar.com/url/ and convert the video to 3gp and voila! You are ready to share the video when needed in your classroom.