Virtual Vitals: Blogging

Wow!  Had I known how easy it was to use Google Reader I would have been using it already!  I found that a lot of the RSS feeds that I would subscribe to would be on my "Favorites" under "Feed", which I didn't find useful enough.  It seems like Google Reader will be an easy way to keep track of feeds!  My only concern is using Google too much as there is always the worry that Google will use the information in some way.  I was looking at the other reader, Bloglines, I thought it seemed a little more complicated to use so I opted for Google.  Other than that, I have put in a number of the feeds that were recommended by the course plus some that I have had on my Favorites bar for a long time.  In addition, I played around a bit more with this blog to see how to use other features.  Some I didn't like such as adding a photo at the top of the page (way too big!) as well as adding a gadget like a calendar at the bottom, which didn't seem like it would even be seen so the blog stands as is for the time being.

Virtual VItals: Blogging

Hi Everyone!

Was just thinking about the ways in which folks have talked about what they want to get out of the blogging, ie:  Library information, book club, book reviews, etc.  I was wondering if you have thought about ways to incorporate the students with the blog?  I know at Shen, the librarians do not allow the students to post on the blog (they can comment), but they are encouraged to write up and email a blog post to the librarians.  This way, the librarians can read the blog post to make sure that it is appropriate both to the library and appropriate in language, etc. 

Do any of you have any ideas of ways to utilize blogging for students of each level?  I would be very interested in hearing your ideas!

Stay cool folks!  It's gonna be a hot one today! 

Alison

Virtual Vital: Blogging

Hello Vitual Learners!

My name is Alison Lattimore.  I'm a recent graduate of SUNY Albany and newly certified to work as a school media specialist in NYS!  This is my first summer without any classes, and it definitely feels very weird!  I was offered this course and thought that it would be a great way to keep up with a new technology and learn new things while I have the summer free especially since my children are working at summer camps and are not at home the entire week!  I currently work in Shenendehowa HS East/West library as a typist but am looking for employment as a school media specialist in the area.

Ironically, both my wonderful mentors are a part of this course!  I feel honored to be participating with such wonderful folks and look forward to virtually meeting everyone who is participating!