Google Earth can be a fun way to learn about a wide range of subjects.
A. I learned that in the Google Earth 5, that you can navigate under the ocean and even explore the sea terrain. You can use a hide or display button to view the ocean's surface, and look just above it or just below it. I also did not know that Google Earth will allow you to see Mars and actually let you take a tour and record and video it. You can follow the path of the Rovers and see where they have been. This was very interesting and could be incorporated in an excellent science lesson for the students.
B. I looked at Elementary section and thought this was interesting as well. This site gave some wonderful ideas for lessons. The students could use Earth to recognize states, countries, oceans, etc. and even track rainfall. However, Earth could also allow more sophisticated assignments such as learning the US Presidents and finding the state where each was born. This site also gave an idea of learning about different monitory systems, and finding the country where the money was used.
C. The last thing I looked at was The Google Educators. This site was full of information. It tells how to get started using geo, and how to get classroom ideas and activities. It suggested lessons using geo for subjects such as Biology/Ecology. History, Math and Physics etc.
Earth is a fun tool to work with and could add some fun interaction to the students.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Maps
I have used maps in the past but in tonight's lesson I learned that I can save and share my favorite maps. I can add text, photos and video. I think this is a great idea, because I continually have youth events for my 8th grade girls at my house and I can now share my map.
I did not know all the search features that went along with searching for businesses. You can search for a business and a map will appear. If you want to search for others businesses of the same nature you leave the "where" box blank, but leave the previous map open, and Google maps will find other businesses. You can click on the business and it will give you details. You can also modify your search by adding terms, such as near and end.
The Google lesson plans were pretty neat. I looked at several and "Mostly Weather" was my favorite. This was a Kindergarten lesson to learn about weather and climate with videos, games and writing prompts. Children learn such things as the coldest city in the US, the city with the most rainfall, snowfall, and the most tornadoes. When the child clicks on the city a quick overview appears and on most of the cities a picture shows up.
I also looked at "The Role of Volcanoes in The Twenty-one Balloons." The map showed a couple of volcanoes and when you click on them some interesting facts appear. The map interacts with the information in the book.
The last lesson I looked at was "How Do We Rock Around the Clock?" The map has several marked sites and you can click on them and see how rocks and minerals affect our lives, with food clothing, shelter, etc.
I did not know all the search features that went along with searching for businesses. You can search for a business and a map will appear. If you want to search for others businesses of the same nature you leave the "where" box blank, but leave the previous map open, and Google maps will find other businesses. You can click on the business and it will give you details. You can also modify your search by adding terms, such as near and end.
The Google lesson plans were pretty neat. I looked at several and "Mostly Weather" was my favorite. This was a Kindergarten lesson to learn about weather and climate with videos, games and writing prompts. Children learn such things as the coldest city in the US, the city with the most rainfall, snowfall, and the most tornadoes. When the child clicks on the city a quick overview appears and on most of the cities a picture shows up.
I also looked at "The Role of Volcanoes in The Twenty-one Balloons." The map showed a couple of volcanoes and when you click on them some interesting facts appear. The map interacts with the information in the book.
The last lesson I looked at was "How Do We Rock Around the Clock?" The map has several marked sites and you can click on them and see how rocks and minerals affect our lives, with food clothing, shelter, etc.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Sites
https://sites.google.com/site/reedshumatechristie/ is my Sites address. It is a work in progress.
I loved the idea of Sties, but this was by far the most confusing assignment. I think it would have been better to start out with a blank template, but I chose an existing one called our family. I chose this topic because we were suppose to pick a subject that we knew a lot about, and I hope I know a lot about my family. With our busy lives I thought this would be a great way to keep up with fun pictures, busy schedules and upcoming events.
Sites gave the option to change the existing calendar to my Google calendar, but I could never get it to change. I was quite frustrated after trying several times to switch. I also wanted to upload some family pictures from my Yahoo account, and I could not get this to work either. I will continue to explore and try to figure out what I am doing wrong.
I loved the idea of Sties, but this was by far the most confusing assignment. I think it would have been better to start out with a blank template, but I chose an existing one called our family. I chose this topic because we were suppose to pick a subject that we knew a lot about, and I hope I know a lot about my family. With our busy lives I thought this would be a great way to keep up with fun pictures, busy schedules and upcoming events.
Sites gave the option to change the existing calendar to my Google calendar, but I could never get it to change. I was quite frustrated after trying several times to switch. I also wanted to upload some family pictures from my Yahoo account, and I could not get this to work either. I will continue to explore and try to figure out what I am doing wrong.
Images
One of my favorite features in Picasa is the editing feature. With the editing capabilities you are able to get rid of red eyes, rotate, crop, use the clarity feature, contrast color, make the picture black/white or sepia. There are several other editing features like, "I feel lucky" which is a random choice that sometimes darkens or sometime lightens the picture.
Picasa allow you to create albums of your pictures, which can be shared with family and friends. This is especially nice if you have family out of town.
You can also create invitation cards and Christmas cards using you favorite pictures. There are wonderful templates that will help you with your masterpiece.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
iPadApps
This was a fun assignment. In fact, I felt like I was playing instead of working on an assignment. I looked under Art and checked out the iColoring Book Lite. This is a simple coloring game where you use your finger to color. You can pick the color to fill in the picture and if you get out of the lines, you can tap on an eraser and erase your mess up. You can also put colors on top of colors. This is a great app for young children (and even older folks if you like to color). It could be useful in the classroom to help young children develop fine motor skills, because it uses hands and fingers. It can also be used to teach the young students their colors.
The next app I explored was again under art, and is known as the Doodle Buddy. The is a fun way to use creativity and self entertain, and if a teacher has some down time she could fill in by using this app. You can doodle (draw) by using your finger. Different colors can be selected and backgrounds can be added. There are stamps that can be selected and by touching the screen the stamp appears.
Next, I chose the Piano Free under Music app to explore. This was way cool and I felt like I found a new toy. This can integrate some basic piano and music to the classroom teaching music notes. It could also help with hand eye coordination, and sound recognition.
There are several options to change, such as, volume control, octave and tempo settings and color changes for the keys. When a song plays the keys light up, so that you will know which one to hit. The notes can be on sheet music or in a fallen note pattern. I tried both and it took a minute to get the hang of it.
The last app I explored was Biology 3DBrain. This is a group of 29 interactive structures that can be turned in 3D rotation. You can click on the word parts of the brain and it will show where the parts are and give an overview, the function and basic information, tell about case studies, possible disorders and brain damage problems. You can also click on links to modern research about each part of the brain. This app was very informative and could be used very effectively in the classroom to teach biology. It was not nearly as much fun as the others apps I explored, but was the most educational app, which could add some spunk to learning the brain.
The next app I explored was again under art, and is known as the Doodle Buddy. The is a fun way to use creativity and self entertain, and if a teacher has some down time she could fill in by using this app. You can doodle (draw) by using your finger. Different colors can be selected and backgrounds can be added. There are stamps that can be selected and by touching the screen the stamp appears.
Next, I chose the Piano Free under Music app to explore. This was way cool and I felt like I found a new toy. This can integrate some basic piano and music to the classroom teaching music notes. It could also help with hand eye coordination, and sound recognition.
There are several options to change, such as, volume control, octave and tempo settings and color changes for the keys. When a song plays the keys light up, so that you will know which one to hit. The notes can be on sheet music or in a fallen note pattern. I tried both and it took a minute to get the hang of it.
The last app I explored was Biology 3DBrain. This is a group of 29 interactive structures that can be turned in 3D rotation. You can click on the word parts of the brain and it will show where the parts are and give an overview, the function and basic information, tell about case studies, possible disorders and brain damage problems. You can also click on links to modern research about each part of the brain. This app was very informative and could be used very effectively in the classroom to teach biology. It was not nearly as much fun as the others apps I explored, but was the most educational app, which could add some spunk to learning the brain.
Searching
I loved learning about searching. I am used to searching using the standard search box, and this lesson opened my eyes to a whole new way to go about it. I searched "Images" by looking for tulip. Thousands of images came up. Tulips of many colors, sizes and varieties. If I were looking for a specific tulip I believe this is the way to find it. I also searched Tennessee under "Images," and I was very surprised to find many different kinds of images appear. There were maps, flags, mountains, bridges, cities, a quarter, a big orange "T," Tennessee Titans, and many more. This is a great way to advance one's search.
I also looked a Google squared, and was most impressed. This site gives you a very detailed chart of what you are searching for. I searched Presidents and got results box headings of: name, image, description, religion, party preceded by, spouse, and occupation. The presidents of the United States were then listed in rows and the above columns filled in the information about them.
I then Google squared Knox county elementary schools and short term mission trips and received an abundant of information. This is definitely the site to use if you are comparing something or wanting to find out about more than one of something.
The last search I used was Wonder Wheel I searched for presidents and on the left hand side about 1/2 way down the screen was the words Wonder Wheel. I clicked on this and it brought up a wheel and the spokes were related searches or ways to define the search, such as, president pictures, president timelines, vice presidents, order of presidents, republican or democratic presidents. Under Wonder Wheel was timeline and when I clicked on this a timeline of articles about different presidents appeared.
I think these searches will be very useful in the classroom to broaden the searches of subject matter. I also think in every day searching, it is great knowledge to have. I am going to show my husband how to Goggle square.
I also looked a Google squared, and was most impressed. This site gives you a very detailed chart of what you are searching for. I searched Presidents and got results box headings of: name, image, description, religion, party preceded by, spouse, and occupation. The presidents of the United States were then listed in rows and the above columns filled in the information about them.
I then Google squared Knox county elementary schools and short term mission trips and received an abundant of information. This is definitely the site to use if you are comparing something or wanting to find out about more than one of something.
The last search I used was Wonder Wheel I searched for presidents and on the left hand side about 1/2 way down the screen was the words Wonder Wheel. I clicked on this and it brought up a wheel and the spokes were related searches or ways to define the search, such as, president pictures, president timelines, vice presidents, order of presidents, republican or democratic presidents. Under Wonder Wheel was timeline and when I clicked on this a timeline of articles about different presidents appeared.
I think these searches will be very useful in the classroom to broaden the searches of subject matter. I also think in every day searching, it is great knowledge to have. I am going to show my husband how to Goggle square.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Drawings
I found Drawings to be very similar to the Word documents and Excel spreadsheets that I have used. With this app, one can create flow charts, design diagrams, add color, and shapes. Clip art can be added via the internet or the you may choose from the art or figures that is preselected. Computer slides can also be designed to make an interesting presentation. Objects can be rotated, moved, and resized. Like all Google apps the drawings can also be shared with others, which is a great feature. I think that Drawings could be a great benefit to teachers. Teachers can make assignments more fun and ascetically appealing to students. If given the opportunity students can show creativity in completing homework with Drawing to make it more fun and interestig. I had not head of this app and was glad to find out about it.
iPad
Using the iPad was a new experience for me. On the first day of class I did not even know how to turn it on, however Anyssa was big help in guiding me on some basic functions of the iPad. Tonight's tutorials have been great assistance as well. I looked at iPad 2 Starter Guide, and read chapters 1. The iPad at a glance and 2. Work with Apps. These chapters gave an overview of the iPad. I learned how to bookmark, highlight, as well as change color of the highlights, and comment on pages. To view what has been bookmarked, highlighted or commented upon, go to the Table of Contents and it shows the information that you added. I also took a look several tutorials on Atomic Learning which gave brief overviews. Lastly, I viewed some websites with articles of iPads being used in schools. The article that appealed to me the most was Five ways readers are using iPads in the classroom. The five ways it suggested are: intervention, enrichment, assistive technology, digital literacy and organizing resources. I personally think that using the iPads in schools is a great learning tool. Kids think it is fun and cool and learn while enjoying the process of using the iPad
Friday, June 3, 2011
Forms
I liked learning about Forms and think it can be very beneficial in the classroom. The self scoring and analysis can save a lot of time for a teacher. One of my favorite things about creating the test is the ability to use several types of questions like multiple choice, or true/false, yes/no or fill in the box. This breaks up the monotony, and of course not having to grade the tests is a plus.
Each site I visited was informative and helpful. I especially liked the step by step process that the sites showed.
It was good to see an actual lesson plan with the self-scoring feature. I specifically looked at Science- Consumer Product Testing Experiment, and how an actually lesson was tested and scored using Forms.
Danielle and I each created our own test and grading spread sheet to make sure we could do it. I had to review, and she had to help me, but I got it. I think it will take some practice to get it into my memory, and I would like to print off a hard copy of the instructions for future use.
Each site I visited was informative and helpful. I especially liked the step by step process that the sites showed.
It was good to see an actual lesson plan with the self-scoring feature. I specifically looked at Science- Consumer Product Testing Experiment, and how an actually lesson was tested and scored using Forms.
Danielle and I each created our own test and grading spread sheet to make sure we could do it. I had to review, and she had to help me, but I got it. I think it will take some practice to get it into my memory, and I would like to print off a hard copy of the instructions for future use.
Finders Keepers
Well, this lesson was certainly interesting as I had no idea that these sites existed or what a benefit they could be.
I set up a Delicious account and searched several sites. It was easy to set up and easy to use. I looked at: youth missions, youth mission trips, affordable missions trips (I was on a mission to find a mission) and I also looked at recipes. It was interesting to see the sites that came up. I have searched missions and recipes numerous times and I had not seen these sites.
As far as Google Reader, I really did not grasp the concept even after reviewing and exploring the site and lesson until Dr. Krug just explained. Wow, this will be a great feature to have. As Dr. Krug said, you just add the topic you are interested in and Reader will bring you the most recently visited sites. This will help speed things along if you are searching for personal interests or perhaps particular topics as a teacher. Thanks Dr. Krug.
I had never heard of Library Thing either. I created an account and went exploring. This is a site where you can keep track of your favorite books, and books you want to read. You can also receive recommendations based on the previous books selected or topics of your interest. The site also allows you to see where you can purchase books and the cost. As a teacher, the site can be very beneficial, because you can receive reviews from other teachers about specific books, and you can also see what books are being used in certain subjects.
I set up a Delicious account and searched several sites. It was easy to set up and easy to use. I looked at: youth missions, youth mission trips, affordable missions trips (I was on a mission to find a mission) and I also looked at recipes. It was interesting to see the sites that came up. I have searched missions and recipes numerous times and I had not seen these sites.
As far as Google Reader, I really did not grasp the concept even after reviewing and exploring the site and lesson until Dr. Krug just explained. Wow, this will be a great feature to have. As Dr. Krug said, you just add the topic you are interested in and Reader will bring you the most recently visited sites. This will help speed things along if you are searching for personal interests or perhaps particular topics as a teacher. Thanks Dr. Krug.
I had never heard of Library Thing either. I created an account and went exploring. This is a site where you can keep track of your favorite books, and books you want to read. You can also receive recommendations based on the previous books selected or topics of your interest. The site also allows you to see where you can purchase books and the cost. As a teacher, the site can be very beneficial, because you can receive reviews from other teachers about specific books, and you can also see what books are being used in certain subjects.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Spreadsheets
I use Excel at work with limited knowledge of the vast things that can be created with this program. The spread sheet from Goggle seems very similar. I could spend days learning all the functions that can it can do. Like all Google documents I like the fact that the spreadsheet can be shared, and the fact that access can be gained by any computer that has internet. I did not realize that while working in another document that a new spreadsheet could be created and that the two documents could both be opened. This is a great feature. The feature that I will need to learn more about is the formulas for the cells. I think that some general practice is in order.
The lesson plan that I looked at was Science-Introduction to the Scientific Method. It was very practical and very usable in the classroom. It was a great hands on projects that let the children be interactive. It seems that the flow of the project would teach the students many areas of curriculum: math, science, language, reading, spelling, computer application of spreadsheets, and interaction with conversation. I can envision myself using this project with great fun and successful learning for the students.
The lesson plan that I looked at was Science-Introduction to the Scientific Method. It was very practical and very usable in the classroom. It was a great hands on projects that let the children be interactive. It seems that the flow of the project would teach the students many areas of curriculum: math, science, language, reading, spelling, computer application of spreadsheets, and interaction with conversation. I can envision myself using this project with great fun and successful learning for the students.
Calendar/iGoogle/Gmail
My husband encouraged me to set up a G mail account and has shared the benefits for two years. He was excited when he learned that the class would be learning about Google and said I could learn first hand the benefits. I did set up an account about two years ago, but find myself using yahoo mail because of the familiarity. As I learn more and more I do see why he prefers Google. I just did not want to take the time to learn.
We have shared a calendar for a while, which is a wonderful benefit of Google. We can keep up with each others busy schedules, as well as, when bills are due. I like the fact that we can color code his post in one color and mine in another. I did not, however know that you could send invitations and keep track of RSVP's through the calendar. Custom reminders for calendar events can be sent to emails or mobile phones. The calender can also be synced to your mobile phone so that you will always have access.
I like i Google and want to make it my home page at work. I did not know that you can create and customize the page by selecting interest and themes. The icon "Add Stuff" can be clicked on to further customize. The home page shows the local weather, date and time. You have access to G mail, news and any other feature you add. This is definitely a keeper.
We have shared a calendar for a while, which is a wonderful benefit of Google. We can keep up with each others busy schedules, as well as, when bills are due. I like the fact that we can color code his post in one color and mine in another. I did not, however know that you could send invitations and keep track of RSVP's through the calendar. Custom reminders for calendar events can be sent to emails or mobile phones. The calender can also be synced to your mobile phone so that you will always have access.
I like i Google and want to make it my home page at work. I did not know that you can create and customize the page by selecting interest and themes. The icon "Add Stuff" can be clicked on to further customize. The home page shows the local weather, date and time. You have access to G mail, news and any other feature you add. This is definitely a keeper.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Presentations
I was glad to learn about Presentations. It is a great substitute for Power Point, as information can be stored online and retrieved on any computer that has internet. It can also be shared with others and Power Point cannot. Presentation can have text, images, and videos and can be used for personal or business purposes.
I have very limited knowledge of this type of media, however many chain emails float around with Power Points that I have viewed. In viewing the lesson plan in Arts-Choose Your Own Adventure Story, the pictures seemed more clear than I am use to seeing on Power Points. They were the same, in that you click on the image to move to the next screen and there is also an arrow to click to move to the next screen. On Presentations there was an action icon with an arrow to click which allows printing, downloading etc. The number of slides showed up at the bottom telling the number of slides to view, and which one you are viewing, such as 3 of 15. I found the lesson presentation interesting although I did not know how to exit.
I found Presentation easy to understand and to operate and would use it when needed.
I have very limited knowledge of this type of media, however many chain emails float around with Power Points that I have viewed. In viewing the lesson plan in Arts-Choose Your Own Adventure Story, the pictures seemed more clear than I am use to seeing on Power Points. They were the same, in that you click on the image to move to the next screen and there is also an arrow to click to move to the next screen. On Presentations there was an action icon with an arrow to click which allows printing, downloading etc. The number of slides showed up at the bottom telling the number of slides to view, and which one you are viewing, such as 3 of 15. I found the lesson presentation interesting although I did not know how to exit.
I found Presentation easy to understand and to operate and would use it when needed.
Browsers
I am most familiar with Explorer, but have for the past two years used Firefox. As a past student of Liberty University, their preferred browser was Firefox and also Firefox is a preferred browser of my husband, so I find myself going to Firefox.
I chose to look at Chrome. I have a computer friend who knows all the latest and greatest, and he says Chrome is not a secure browser, and it is having issues. This peaked my curiosity, but I have no idea if the statements are true or false.
When Chrome first appears as the home page there are little mini pages of your most visited sites. This is strange looking and different to me, but then I remembered seeing the same set up on my son's MAC and one of the editions of Ubuntu my husband has. I figure this must be the way of the future. You just click on the one you would like to open or type a new address in the address bar. Chrome also had the address bar and the search bar integrated. The home page seemed cleaner looking with less clutter but somewhat plain. Chrome is suppose to be faster, but I could not really tell any difference.
I am a little more familiar with Safari than I was with Chrome, but that is not saying much. Safari seemed to look more like Firefox. The address bar and the search bars were separate, but the menu bar has an apple store icon on it. Overall I did not see many differences with Safari compared to Firefox.
I chose to look at Chrome. I have a computer friend who knows all the latest and greatest, and he says Chrome is not a secure browser, and it is having issues. This peaked my curiosity, but I have no idea if the statements are true or false.
When Chrome first appears as the home page there are little mini pages of your most visited sites. This is strange looking and different to me, but then I remembered seeing the same set up on my son's MAC and one of the editions of Ubuntu my husband has. I figure this must be the way of the future. You just click on the one you would like to open or type a new address in the address bar. Chrome also had the address bar and the search bar integrated. The home page seemed cleaner looking with less clutter but somewhat plain. Chrome is suppose to be faster, but I could not really tell any difference.
I am a little more familiar with Safari than I was with Chrome, but that is not saying much. Safari seemed to look more like Firefox. The address bar and the search bars were separate, but the menu bar has an apple store icon on it. Overall I did not see many differences with Safari compared to Firefox.
keyboarding
I found the keyboarding articles interesting. The history of the typewriter and the thoughts of using one probably seems strange to young students, however a typewriter is what I learned to type on. Instead of keyboarding classes we had typing classes. When my teens came home wanting to take keyboarding I thought it was a class teaching piano.
I found the keyboarding/typing sites fun and interesting. The first was http://freeonlinetypinggames.com. I clicked on "Typing Passage Game." This is an excellent site for young children probably ages 4-7. It concentrates on one row and 1 or 2 keys at a time, repeating them over and over. This site could help young students learn their letters, as well as, learning the keyboard.
The next site I visited was http://typingstudy.com. I clicked on "touch typing study." This was a great site for anyone who would like to brush up on their typing skills. It can help improve speed and accuracy. The site contains 15 lessons, games and speed test. I liked the way at the top of the page it showed the letter to type and what you actually typed, but at the bottom of the page it showed hands on a keyboard and which fingers to use.
The third site I checked out was http://www.artypist.com. I went to lesson 1, basic finger positioning. This was a tutorial explaining the basics of typing. It showed hand and finger positioning, and then gives opportunities to try typing the letter correctly. This site would be for older students or adults.
I enjoyed each of these sites and thought they were fun and informative and best of all free.
I found the keyboarding/typing sites fun and interesting. The first was http://freeonlinetypinggames.com. I clicked on "Typing Passage Game." This is an excellent site for young children probably ages 4-7. It concentrates on one row and 1 or 2 keys at a time, repeating them over and over. This site could help young students learn their letters, as well as, learning the keyboard.
The next site I visited was http://typingstudy.com. I clicked on "touch typing study." This was a great site for anyone who would like to brush up on their typing skills. It can help improve speed and accuracy. The site contains 15 lessons, games and speed test. I liked the way at the top of the page it showed the letter to type and what you actually typed, but at the bottom of the page it showed hands on a keyboard and which fingers to use.
The third site I checked out was http://www.artypist.com. I went to lesson 1, basic finger positioning. This was a tutorial explaining the basics of typing. It showed hand and finger positioning, and then gives opportunities to try typing the letter correctly. This site would be for older students or adults.
I enjoyed each of these sites and thought they were fun and informative and best of all free.
Documents
I was thrilled to learn about Goggle Documents. I am most familiar with Word documents. I find the Google document at a great advantage because the information can be saved and retrieved from any computer that has internet. I found myself needing a document on my home computer while at work. I could have used Goggle documents and had access to it.
Amber was my partner for the evening and we actually shared a document. This is a great feature that Word does not have. You can pick and choose who you want to share a document with and the documents are stored with the date and with the name of the person who has access to it.
I have not had Word documents automatically save my work as the Goggle document did. This is great if there is a power surge or if you just forget to save the work.
Both the Google documents and the Word documents can have files uploaded. They both have features that can be changed, such as, font style, color and size. They both share features such as bullets, line spacing, bold, underline, italic and many more.
Overall, I found the Google document very user friendly and similar to Word. It has several great features that will have me switching to Google documents.
Amber was my partner for the evening and we actually shared a document. This is a great feature that Word does not have. You can pick and choose who you want to share a document with and the documents are stored with the date and with the name of the person who has access to it.
I have not had Word documents automatically save my work as the Goggle document did. This is great if there is a power surge or if you just forget to save the work.
Both the Google documents and the Word documents can have files uploaded. They both have features that can be changed, such as, font style, color and size. They both share features such as bullets, line spacing, bold, underline, italic and many more.
Overall, I found the Google document very user friendly and similar to Word. It has several great features that will have me switching to Google documents.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
professional blogs
I personally found some of the blogs a little overwhelming, with information that I could not relate to. I have however realized how professional blogs can be very informative, and how many great ideas can be learned. The blog I enjoyed the most was: evenfromhere.org. This blog shared a project of how the blogger interacted with his students.
The professional blogs are very different from the personal blogs. The formats are more formal with learning information and not just a personal opinion.
The professional blogs are very different from the personal blogs. The formats are more formal with learning information and not just a personal opinion.
MAC
My use of computers has been very limited until a few years ago. I could pretty much do only what was shown to me. My fear was that I would push a button and tear the thing up, or at least mess something up. After I overcame my fear and learned to explore, I was amazed at the vast resources that were available on the actual PC and on the web. I was only familiar with Windows until my work purchased one MAC and I was the winner. After a month or so, I could at least type a document and navigate my way around. Just as I was getting comfortable with the MAC the IT guy came and converted the MAC into a dual system, and now I am a Windows user again.
My husband is a huge Ubuntu fan. He has installed it on all of our computers and laptops at home, as well as, any family who will allow. I was not familiar with Ubuntu nor had I heard of it until I met him.
Upon exploring the MAC tutorials, I realized that I have forgotten all that I had learned. I first viewed the stacks. Stacks are folders in the dock which contains lots of items, such as applications, documents and downloads. If you have a folder that you want to become a stack you just drag the folder to the right side of the dock. When you want to quit, you hit command Q. I also learned that if the command key is held down while the tab key is pressed, a strip will appear in the center with all the applications that are open. The third thing I learned is that Preview is MAC's graphic viewer and PDF viewer.
Overall I find the MAC very user friendly. I would consider having one for home and personal use if they did not cost so much.
My husband is a huge Ubuntu fan. He has installed it on all of our computers and laptops at home, as well as, any family who will allow. I was not familiar with Ubuntu nor had I heard of it until I met him.
Upon exploring the MAC tutorials, I realized that I have forgotten all that I had learned. I first viewed the stacks. Stacks are folders in the dock which contains lots of items, such as applications, documents and downloads. If you have a folder that you want to become a stack you just drag the folder to the right side of the dock. When you want to quit, you hit command Q. I also learned that if the command key is held down while the tab key is pressed, a strip will appear in the center with all the applications that are open. The third thing I learned is that Preview is MAC's graphic viewer and PDF viewer.
Overall I find the MAC very user friendly. I would consider having one for home and personal use if they did not cost so much.
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