Join Me on a New Journey!

I return to this blog to post observations and reflections about teaching and learning in a new environment. In addition to working as an educational technologist for Kodiak Schools, I am starting a new journey as a teacher: teaching adults! Spring Semester, I will be teaching Multicultural Studies course and in the Fall, 2012, Alaska Studies. Both of these courses are for new teachers needing to meet the State of Alaska's requirements for a teaching credential.
I also have a new job as an ed tech, and get to travel to rural sites again. This week Akhiok, where we hiked up a hill to gain this gorgeous view!
The students were wonderful geographers naming sites, and helping us tell the poisonous berries from the edible ones.

Thing #10-Week 5 - Image Generator

willie with impression
Originally uploaded by geotech2009

Thing 10 - playing online with photos and image generators was the most frazzled activity yet for me. Due to variable speed of the internet and constant drops in bandwidth, working with photos is intensive. I was only able to save the photo of our dog, Willie. I tried several tools, again the Big Huge Labs, home of Flickr toys was the easiest, and smoothest. I tried the Cartoon Creator at the Image Chef, after two days, I got this message from them: "We're sorry - this feature is not compatible with Macs." NO WONDER...just wish that was noted on their home page. So, no ah has, and I wonder just how much I would use these generators in "serious" work for school or professional development, due to the time-intensive tasks. Fun, yet not something I feel is worth the time involved. Part of my learning style, sequential linear thinking, time = money; money = work; I like to work, but not this hard for the time required for the results. Cute dog however...