Image Manipulation-Table 1

Yeah -- I made it. I love Image Chef. I can use it to make fun frames for my students this year.

Video-Table 4

These exercises took longer than I anticipated even by my I want it right now standards. I only got to the point where I sent my converted video to email. When I downloaded it, I was unable to locate it to import it into MovieMaker. Will need to spend more time on this one later, but must move on.

Audio Manipulation

These exercises really helped me feel more competech manipulating audio--one of the things I ignored during the 23 Things due to incompetech. I felt like a DJ remixing tapes - well, not quite yet, but at least I understand the concept better now. I also enjoyed exploring iTunes briefly, especially the podcasts-- I'm a big NPR Fresh Air fan.

Photostory-Table 3

This is a very short photostory of my trip to Guatemala this summer 2007. I am standing in front of an active volcanoe after hiking thru molten lava. This exercise really helped me review the skills I learned playing 23 Things. The only thing I didn't do was narrate this clip.

Thing 23

What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
Flickr Toys, Photostory, Blogger.
How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
It has made me feel more confident using some of the library 2.0 tools.
Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
Yes. I was surprised by how enjoyable it was and that I actually received comments on my site even if two of them were negative. ;)
What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
I would consider going more in depth. I would like to learn how to use Blogger more effectively and make my site more user friendly. Also, I would like to learn how to use Photostory better. I couldn't even turn my picture around so I had to choose horizontal ones.
If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you choose to participate?
Possibly.
How would you describe your learning experience in ONE WORD or in ONE SENTENCE, so we could use your words to promote 23 Things learning activities?
Houston--we have a solution. -- 23 Things
Now go and comment on some of the other Players' blogs?
Maybe we should vote on our favorites in fall and you can give awards to the top 3-like an academy awards for best blogs. I think that would be fun.

Thing 22

I like the social networking features found on Nings. I especially like that you can pose a question or ask advice and receive feedback from other librarians. I even recognized a fellow librarian on the 2nd Ning you recommended we view. What I don't like is the lack of privacy so I'm not sure if I would join one yet.

Thing 21

Creating a vidcast using Photostory was mucho fun. Trying to register for Switchpod to share it with everyone was not. I am going to email you the result, Vaughn. This assignment has converted me to vidcasts & podcasts. I think the kids will love using these tools as part of their learning in the 21st century.