Week 3 Online Meetings

I worked backwards on this topic. How did that happen? I signed up to participate in a live webinar at BrainPop titled “BrainPop to the Rescue: Using Multi media to teach Health.” I am somewhat familiar with BrainPop so I had a general idea about the site. The topic focused on the different areas on Brain Pop that have activities, games, etc available for teachers and students. I signed up for this webinar because it was occurring after school. The After School Club students came into the library to get books to read so I had many interruptions. The webinar used a live chat that had us type in our questions and comments. Questions were answered as they came up in the webinar.
I just finished viewing an archived webinar from infopeople. Andrew Sanderbeck’s webinar ”Way to Manage Your Email that Saves Time and Headaches” lasted one hour. I had to take a phone call so I paused the webinar. When I came back, I had to start from the beginning. I could not fast forward to the place that I left. Mr. Sanderbeck suggests taking 10-15 minutes of uninterrupted time to process and organize email each day. Group reference emails in folders according to topic, context, etc. Use 4 D’s on the action information emails: Delete it, Do it in 2 min. or less, Delegate it, or Defer it. Email messages should be brief and concise. Emo at the end of a message shows good use of time. The message is concise and clear. The question was asked about emails going directly to folders. Mr. Sanderbeck says that he color codes the email to sort so he can see at a glance if he has an email that he needs to take action. If an email needs an urgent reply and you don’t have the answer, reply that you have received the email letting the person know that you will get back to them as soon as you can answer. This was useful information. I can see webinars in the future to inform users of current trends. The archived webinars can be viewed when it is convenient. The only problem with archived webinars is not being able to ask questions. I can see webinars being used a great deal in the next ten years.

To learn more about online learning meetings, webinars, and archived sessions, follow the link below.

http://www.23thingskansas.org/week-three-online-meetings/

Week 2 Social Networks

Now that I am familar with blogging, I can tweek my blog. There are still things that I am not sure how to do to jazz up my blog.
Oh well, it's now on to deciding which social network platform to use. Hummmmmmmm?

I have a facebook account now. Earlier I established another account on Good Old Days Want Ads not realizing that it was a social network. I was searching for something in particular without success in the hobby and craft stores so I expanded my avenues. Yes, I was successful. I did get the information that I was searching.

I have many friends on my facebook account but I have not posted on it very much. I'm busy working on the other 23 things to spend too much time there. I guess you would say that I'm one of the lurkers that are out there.

Want to find out about more online communities and how to set up the online community that is right for you? Follow the link to get more information.

http://www.23thingskansas.org/week-two-online-communities/

End of the Week

I made it to the end of the week and was able to make a change or two. I really enjoyed looking at the creativity of the bloggers.

Week 1 Blogging

I am the MdCV Elementary Librarian as well as Title Teacher and I work with small groups for interventions. MdCV Elementary is located in Quenemo, Ks.
I am participating in 23 Things Kansas to learn more about and work with the things that I have been introduced to previously. I need to get my feet wet so I can share my knowledge with my colleagues.
I enjoyed viewing the different platforms available. I used this the help me determine the right platform for my blog.

To find out how to set up your own blog check this out!
http://www.23thingskansas.org/page/2/
It even shows more than one platform you can use to make your own blog.