Tool #9

Executing Jing may take some more practice for me... There are quite a few features to learn more about. I did like that I could add in captions or arrows to point to something particular or important on the screen. I practiced by google mapping directions to my new apartment for a friend who is coming to visit. For the most part, I found it pretty easy to navigate. This tool would be very handy for teaching students how to create a Photostory, finding a particular place on a map, discussing reliable resources found on the net, or when chatting with friends or colleagues. Being able to post a link to them immediately or explain something with visuals, without actually being there...is pretty awesome!!

Skype is another great tool for communication. I personally do not have it downloaded, but my old roommate uses it to talk with a friend of her's who is currently in the military. She's also got quite a few of her family members who live out of state hooked on it. I definitely think this is something worth trying. I jotted down some of the websites listed for educators who want to communicate with other educators. I think it would be so awesome to view another teacher's class from around the world. It would be a great experience for us all.