tool #6

The counselor's have a Wiki page to ask questions and share ideas.  We don't use it as much as we could.  I feel that is something that needs to be revisited.  The kids could use Wikis for career and college exploration.  Each grade level could have their own page?  I would have to think about it some more, but it could be promising and fun!

tool #5

I signed up for delicious http://delicious.com/louisaham and found the following websites by using the tags education and counselor. The first one is a list of the top 20 websites no teacher should start the year without.
http://mrssmoke.onsugar.com/Top-20-Websites-Teacher-Should-Start-2010-2011-Year-Without-9213932
The second link is to the Guidance Channel Online.
http://www.guidancechannel.com/

I think this can help with the clutter I create on my favorites list.  I am always adding links to my favorites list only to not be able to find them when I need them.  This hopefully will help my to find them when I need them!! Isn't that the point of bookmarking.  ;)

tool #4

I shared my Google Doc with a fellow counselor. My idea was to use a calendar in Google Docs when setting up guidance lessons. Not sure if it will work, but it is worth a try.

I went a little crazy with the subscriptions in Google reader. I am not sure if I will be able to keep up with all the updates or not. I added several people from WWE along with one of my favorite travel blogs that I love reading. I like the idea of having all the updates in one place instead of having to go to many different sources. I can see how this tool can be useful.

tool #3

I looked at all of the samples, but since I could only figure out how to load 2 of them - those are the ones on my blog! I posted wordle and spell with flickr. I found both sites extremely easy to use and fun. I think both will be great ways to create posters or further the student's exposure to our character education focus words of the month.

tool #2

I am still really confused on how all of this works. I was so frustrated with my last experience that I took a month off! But now it is time to get back to work! So with a new attitude and a refreshed, well-rested outlook on life, here I go. I must say looking at the blogs of my colleague's has inspired me to go on! If they can do it then so can I! Plus, they have been learning some cool things!

I commented on Ma-donna, Geaux Blog, Live Laugh and Learn, Moulton Lava and Ms. Ed's Musings!

I think that creating more PLNs is a great idea. We can respond and get feedback from such a large group of people. I enjoyed reading about the commenting advice - especially when coolcatteacher commented on how to respond to DC!! :)