Thing #5

Filckr is a networking site where you can upload and share photos. You can also browse photos from many different categories. The tags are category labels that help narrow your search. I uploaded a few photos and used the tags to help organize them by date and subject of the photos. I changed my settings to private where no one can see the photos without my permission. I'm not ready to have them out there for all the world to see.
I explored several groups. Within the groups you can share photos with people who have similar interests and you can also send messages to other group members. The groups I explored were public, so anyone can read anything you write and see any photos you upload. The library groups were interesting. They gave me ideas for arranging the library and displays to have in the library. I liked one idea that posted the order to read an author's books. Great idea for a student who wants to start reading Harry Potter, etc. and wants to read them in the correct order.
I was thinking it would be good to have a Flickr account for my library and post the link on the school's website. Then parents and students could see what is going on in the library. I wonder if the district would approve this? And I also know I would have to be careful not to post photos of students who have not given permission for their photos to be published.

Thing #3

Creating the blog and avatar were easier than I had expected. This blog site seems simple to use so far. I have been exploring others' blogs, but have not posted any comments yet.

Thing #2

I think of myself as a life-long learner. I love to learn about new things from books, people, documentaries and experiences. Of the 7 1/2 Habits, I definitely struggle with viewing problems as challenges. I am a planner and sometimes get frustrated when things don't go according to plan. The easiest habit for me is to begin with an end in mind. I am constantly thinking of new things I want to accomplish and what I can do to accomplish them.

Thing #1

I'm new to blogging. I can already think of many great ways to use blogs at school. I'm ready to learn more.