Next Year Tech Plans

The tech class this week definitely forced me to use some new technology tools to be creative.  Many of the tools I had heard of but never tried.  I am usually focused on the content of my websites or plans so I was glad to try more with design.  It is great to use these sites for my own graphics and website communications.  Many of them the students would love to try some of them as well.  There are several factors to consider if I am planning on using these tools with students:

1. Is the site blocked for students?
2. If the site is available, is there a way for students to login to their own account?
3. Is there a cost associated with the tool?

My plans for next year are to continue working on a Google Earth webquest for library time, working on my Vermont webquest, and the animal adaptation webquest, explore having students create animoto videos either as a book project, or internet safety videos, continue working on my Only2Clicks bibliography of sites and tools, and sorting out where and when to teach my lesson plans.  I am working on an Xtranormal intro to the library video to add to an About page on my library site.  I also have another website where I am keeping track of library time activities. 

I also want to create screencasts using Jing of Google Apps how to's for things such as setting up your Google account, how to access your Google apps from home, and more.  I love that the videos live on screencast so I can easily them in my site.