How I will use this

    I think that I will use the tools I have learned in this class is my future ELAR. I would like to require them to have a blog where they post about the things they have learned in the class that week. I would require at least one blog post a week. They would have to email me their blog profile, or send a screen shot of the post every week. I would also love to have them create a glog for books we read throughout the semester, post or embed it to their blog, and send a screen shot to me. I think I would create a wiki for the class, that would have a calendar/syllabus, assignments, etc. on it.

Molly Bang

   This book is about a father and daughter counting backwards from ten at bedtime.  It is composed of highly colorful images.  This book was a lot of fun to read. I enjoyed the aspect of the father reading and counting with his child. It is a nice and refreshing way to display a family without showing the mother.  The colors are soft and warm, indicating to the reader that this is a safe place to be.  It is written by Molly Bang, so many of her picture elements are visible throughout the book. It is a Caldecott Honor book.

Wikis and Blogs

     I think that the main difference between a wiki and a blog is the fact that you can change one together as a class, and a blog is your personally, and only you can change it.  I've actually enjoyed using wikis in some of the classes I've had; they are a great technology tool, and can help you collaborate effectively with your classmates.  I think that a blog is ultimately more effective to help you get thoughts, ideas, and personal feelings on paper.  I don't know if i think it's very effective for classes.  I personally think a wiki is more effective.