Thing 4

I choose to use yahoo as my custom homepage. I had one in the past, but did not use it as much. Since my yahoo address is my main e-mail that I use frequently, I choose to use yahoo over others. I added my new google address to my page, and other items like news and weather that I look at daily. As far as contecting it to education, I could attach links to important sites that I use daily with students like naviance, and collegeboard, financial aid sites and widgets (this would be especially helpful for parents).

Thing 3

Blogs could support the developmental guidance curriculum. I am thinking about it from the career/college planning perspective. It could be used more as an informational "guide book" for students as they navigate through the post-secondary process. I think students would respond well to a blog assignment since many of the tools used in the post-secondary planning process involve research using other web based sites and applications. One concern I have about educational blogging is the maintenance of the blog. Establishing and using the blog seems very user friendly, but when you add the numbers of students that potentially could be using it a given time it seems overwhelming to keep track what they are doing. I guess it would depend on the type of parameters I would need to establish for the blog and it's intent/purpose.

Things 1 and 2

I am participating in 23 things to learn about more of what students are using. While I am familiar with some of the terminology (blogs, wiki, etc). I have never explored or used them. It is important for me to keep up with technology to keep connected with students and the world at large. I like to think of myself as "tech savvy" :). . .I would like to keep it that way:) . It would be interesting for me to find ways I could use these applications as a counselor.

Thing 1 really brought to light what I have been missing. Technology is moving so fast, and I may not be moving as quickly as I think I am. I am excited to learn more about all of these great applications!

Knowing anyone can read what I write is scary and exiting at the same time. I think that writing on the Internet, at least for me means that I should be thinking about all the audiences that may be reading it. If I want to keep something personal, I simply should not post it. I think keeping some anonymity is very important.