Never Enough Information

I really enjoyed today's Internet for Educators class. It was a break from the "norm" as we didn't have a guest speaker and we were just able to spend some time listening and sharing about ideas and techniques. I love that this class gives us the opportunity to experiment. We are presented with so many tools that are available to us, but it is our choice to try the ones we want and keep the ones we love.
Today I was introduced to Google+. I never knew this aspect of google existed but I can see some really neat uses for it, especially if I am teaching in a late middle years class. I love how you can make different circles and as a result target different groups with emails and messages. I think this would be really time saving when sending something out to an entire class. I also like the "Skype" type features of Google+. It would allow kids access to connect from home without having to pay fees that may be present with Skype.
Another part of today's class that I thought was very beneficial was the discussion around videos. I am excited to try both crash course on YouTube as well as edutube.com for ideas to incorporate into lessons.
Googlfight was a great way to start the class. . . something that I am sure any middle years student would love to play with at some point! Definitely a keeper on my list!