Technology Big Dog Blog

WOW, it has been a long time since the last post. Tons has happened but I'll start in the present. Joey has been accepted to Bowling Green State University and Tiffin University so far! We are waiting on word from the University of Akron . This is an exciting time and a fearful time. I never paid much attention to others comments about how it goes so fast......that is an understatement. Joey is a young man now, heading towards an unbridled future. Exciting for all of us but there are worries as well. Our household is busy as ever, with much going on having a senior in the home. We continue to geocache and chase Sadie around the yard with the frisbee. She is truly an amazing dog!

Digital Storytelling Tools ~ by Özge Karaoğlu (http://techlearning.com/blogs/39440) With the coming of the 21st century, technology has added a new twist to our traditional storytelling. Beyond the scope of pen and pencil, we can now easily tell and share our stories digitally with mobile phones, flip cameras, recording our voice or using free web tools. There is no doubt that today’s students are more motivated and interested in using digital storytelling just like any other multimedia. It offers us, educators, a new and a very 21st century way to captivate students’ attention, facilitate learning, reach shy students and increase collaboration and community in a classroom. It’s a great way to give voice to ourselves and our students in an out of the classroom walls. Audio Tools http://www.littlebirdtales.com/ LittleBirdTales is a tool that lets you capture yourvoice; create an online book using artwork, picturesand words. You can scan your pictures, upload themfrom your computer or yo...

Working in the fall of 2010 at Shelby Schools! We have been busy with the day to day tasks. The new opportunities of Web 2.0 comtinue to push us to support staff and learning. Much to read, learn, and implement! This job never lacks for reasons to be learning continously!

We have a new puppy! Saturday, January 30, 2010 we have become the new family of Sadie Marie Wiegel Rittenhouse !

I am now in a training about Google, iGoogle, and a bunch of the apps available!

UPDATE ~ Monday, April 27, 2009 we had the horrible decision to make by having Goldie put down. She had lost all ability to support herself and seemed to be suffering. For friends who knew her and our love for her, we are filled with sorrow in our loss, and joyous in her new life. We're sure we'll see her again. Goldie, WE LOVE YOU! (We'll have more photos later!)

I'm in training called, "NEW TECHNOLOGIES, I NEED A CLUE" !! It is fun, and I expect a bunch of requests after this training!