Inservice Table 2 Exercise-Audio Manipulation

I really enjoyed Incompetech. My only complaint was the length of time that it took to load. When I could finally open it, I was amazed at the amount of free music files that could be downloaded. I can think of all sorts of uses for this. I ran out of time and did not get a chance to link to my blog, but I will try that later.

Table 4-Exercise-MovieMaker

I had fun with this one. Here is my effort:

Inservice Exercise 3-Posting a PhotoStory

Note to self: If posting PhotoStories on Blog make them short. After waiting about two hours for my first attempt to load, I got smart. Here is the new, revised PhotoStory.

My Magazine Cover-Table 1

Here is my image generator attempt. A picture of Matthew Brady from Discovery Education created on the MyMagPic web site.

Thing 23---My Thoughts on 23 Things

The end of 23 Things. I have mixed emotions about this, so I will
go straight to the required questions:

1. I enjoyed discovering Picassa, Google Docs (especially the Power
Point like program) and Google Reader. These are all programs
that I never would have found or tried had I not participated in
this program.
2. This program has assisted me in my lifelong learning goals by
challenging me to get out there and see what is new. It has also shown me that I can still learn new tricks.
3. I think the Blogging experience was the most unexpected outcome that surprised me. I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I also did not expect to impress my family as much as I did after they read my Blogs. I think that they now see me in a different light---maybe a little cooler than previously.
4. I can't think of any way to improve this program----unless we got more hours for participating. I found that I spent much more than 18 hours completing all of the requirements.
5. If another program like this were to be offered in the future I would definitely participate.
6. How would I describe this program in one word or one sentence? Hmmmm.....I think the above cartoon says it all.
7. Now that I am finished....whew!!!....I feel that I am now qualified to comment on my fellow player's blogs. Watch out Tech Goddess........

Thing 22-Nings

Nings! Nings! Nings are wonderful things! I certainly enjoyed visiting them and seeing th.e pictures of the other members. I really enjoyed the Cat in the Hat video that was created to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday. I can see that Nings could be very helpful in sharing ideas and creations (like the Cat in the Hat video). It's kind of like a WIKI with pictures---a PIKI? Anyway, I can see they are not only fun, but useful in the exchange of ideas. I now know why my kids are hooked on Facebook.

Thing 21-Podcasts

Finally! Something I can do! After Thing 20's embedded video fiasco I am actually looking forward to Photostory. I have created a number of Photostories over the past year. I have used them to create memory dvd's of birthday parties and vacations---and to create lessons. I love Photostory. Be warned, though, that once you start using it you won't be able to stop. It is yet one more program on my computer that I can only do when I have lots of time to play with it. It is addictive! Here is my Photostory presentation that I created for Constitution Week. I showed it on the morning announcements. I will probably create something else this year. Okay!!! I give up! I have successfully embedded my Photostory, but now it says that it is currently unavailable. Maybe it will work for you. I will keep my fingers crossed.......