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Rollyo is SO cool!!! This is a great tool for our teachers. I started with a Rollyo about Texas History and then decided to look at Rock and Minerals. Using Rollyo with our curriculum bundles will be so helpful! Now I just need to get our Tech Dept to load the Rollyo Roll Bar onto our campus machines...

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I used the sandbox to post a query regarding Google or Bing along with a link...check it out: http://searchengineland.com/microsofts-bing-vs-google-head-to-head-search-results-20006. The sandbox will be a huge success with our 5th graders when they are working on their group research projects!!! I am so ready for school to start so I can show the kids everything I have learned this summer...I also can't believe I just said that I was ready to go back to work!!!

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I appreciate the insight that Rick Anderson provided on the "Come to Us" methodology of library services. Being an elementary school librarian, it is imperative for me to encourage our students to try first, ask a friend, then ask an adult. My purpose in doing so is that I want them to help one another with all information literacy skills whether they are working with an online database or a print resource.

I had the pleasure of hearing Michael Stephens at TLA this past year. His forward thinking approach to implementing technology into our libraries is imperative. I learned quite a bit from him at TLA and agree that we are trendspotters. The 23 Things has certainly helped me with current trends in technology and how I can best use them in the library world. However, I am concerned because it can be quite daunting to keep current. I will make a concerted effort regarding technological advances for myself so that I can ultimately better serve my students...all 744 of them!

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Delicious is the most amazing tool! In the past, I have emailed students links to resources that I want to share with them for research purposes. Thanks to Delicious, I can just share my favorites with students. I can even sub-aggregate by grade level and subject such that it is a living, growing document rather than just an email for them to discard.

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I believe that is it important to be open ended and to also make sure that I am taking the time to comment on other posts. A successul blog is read by others and a truly collaborative effort in that it take the blogger as well as the individuals reading the blog and posting comments to make it worthy. Currently, I already follow my girlfriend who lives in Kansas City and the morning show that I listen to on the radio. I love it that blogs can adress both personal and professional interests!!!

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Library Thing is helfpul as far as seeing what books other people are looking at purchasing. The blogs were very helpful, too. I can see myself using Library Thing because of the groups. For example, there are several groups on challenged books which will help me stay on top of potential issues tat may arise. However, the format of Library Thing is kind of frustrating as far as the groups. It seems like a lot of looking around to find things that are applicable to my interests.

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I first used Image Chef when the H1N1 scare swept central Texas in April. I created this picture that we posted on our school website along with the procedures for proper hand washing. Go to: http://www.imagechef.com to create your own account so you can get started too!

The possibilities are endless as far as use in the classroom. I really appreciate the opporunity to explore additional image resources!!!