Google Reader

I have also chosen to follow: http://ilearntechnology.com.

Google Reader

I chose to follow: http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com because I work with special needs children. At this time I specifically work with autistic children. I searched the recommended site for autism but no results were found. I added myself as a follower of this blog.

Friend Followers

Are we supposed to go into each others blogs & add ourselves as friends? Are we supposed to comment on each others activities? I'm going to post these questions in the Discussion on Blackboard too.

Teachers TPACK

I learned how to create a document in Google Docs. My document is called MsMichelle Teachers TPACK. It is my understanding that we have the semester to work on this document. If I'm not right, someone please let me know.

I also hope that I am using the blog feature correctly. By looking at the Activities Schedule it has a column that is title Post so I am assuming that means we are to post that many times about the subject. Right?! Thanks for your help.

Google Docs

I looked at the 2 videos on this page. It shows how to publish information through Google Docs. Now I have to learn how to create a document in Google Docs. It is going to be hard to teach this old dog new tricks. Bear with me, its going to be a long semester.

Internet Connection Test

My download speed is 16.52 mbps
My upload speed is 3.28 mbps

Is this good? It seems pretty quick to me so I think it is good.

Personality Profile

I already did the Personality Profile work. Unfortunately that was one of the sections that I created in my second GBlog. I did try to import those postings into this GBlog so all of my work was in one place, but I couldn't do it. I was afraid that I would not do something work & screw up both GBlogs so I just left well enough alone. Sorry Professor. For a couple of assignments you may need to look at my other GBlog. From this point on, I am using this GBlog.

Mozilla Download

OK I downloaded the Mozilla Firefox search engine. I do not like adding new things to my computer, especially when I am not familiar with them. I don't like change & now I have to learn where things are all over again. I am not that fast on the computer when it comes to using the internet & this will really slow me down for a while. One of two things will happen by the time this class is over: (1) I will really come to life Mozilla & want to keep it on my computer; or, (2) I will delete it the day the class is over. Any bets??? HAHAH

Browser Wars

What is a web browser?
My understanding of a web browser is it is a search engine that we use to locate information. Browsers somehow do the in depth searching for us & provide us with possible answers to our inquiries.

List the most popular 4 web browsers currently?
I am familiar with the World Wide Web, Google, Microsoft search and AOL search. Today I read about Mozilla, Cello, Arena, Lynx, Mosaic and Netscape.

According to statistics for the month of April 2010 Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 8 and Internet Explorer are the most popular browsers.


What does the term 'browser war' mean and what drives the competition between web browsers? What is the big deal in having the #1 browser?
My understanding of "browser war" is the competition between companies to provide more services, better services, more efficient services to the customer. As technology grows so does the consumer demand to have more reliable, fast & efficient technology. We are in a world of hurry, get it done now & it better be right. Therefore, computer companies are striving for excellence & that keeps the competition growing. As in life, being #1 IS the ultimate achievment. To have world wide recognition of being the #1 browser service in the world would be to achieve greatness.

Blog address

Well I lost my blog, created a new blog without my knowledge & found my initial blog. So, here is my blog address:

http://msmichelle0110.blogspot.com

Blog screw up

Well, I thought I lost my blog & it turns out that I screwed up. I am so used to using my aol address that I used it to sign into the blogger account & that created a new blog so, of course, none of my previous blog entries were there. Now that I have realized what my mistake was, I will only use my gmail address. All of my class related blogs will be on this account.

Internet Connection Test

Ok, I couldn't access the Personality Profile so I decided to move on until I got some help. Well, I'm batting a hundred - the next activity, the Internet Connection Test was also unavailable. I tried to same troubleshooting fixes and again nothing worked. As before, any help or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

Personality Profile

I tried to access the Personality Profile (tiny.cc/f6nin) and it said page was unavailable. Has anyone else had this probelm? If so, how did you fix it? I tried copying & pasting the address in the search bar, I typed the address in the search bar & I double clicked the address from the Activities scheduled - none of which worked. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Tpack Assignment

I printed the reading in the TPACK assignment. Unfortunately I have read 3 days. I'm sure he willl be happy once he walks out of the door and he gets to talk.

Surveys to Date

I've done several surveys so far. I didn't realize how unknowledgable I am when it comes to technology - - - boy I am showing my age.

Blogging

I have set up my blog account. It is FSU EDUC2201 - original, huh?! It is my understanding that we are to post to our own blogs. But, does anyone know if we are supposed to look at anyone else's blog? I'm just don't want to screw up this class so if anyone knows, please let me know.
Thanks

GMail

Well, I set up my Gmail account. This will just add to the list of accounts that I already have to check on a daily basis. I have my work account, my FSU account, my personal account & now this class account. It takes me 30 minutes just to delete the junk mail out of the accounts. HAHA

May 25, 2010

I have been working my way through the information on Blackboard. I am confused. I found 2 activity sheets for this class. They are similiar in ways; however, there is some different information between the two. I hope that I am completing all of the work necessary for this class. Has anyone found a condensed activity sheet?

May 24, 2010

Hello Fellow FSU Students! I hope that I am doing this correctly. I have never "blogged" before in my life. The directions weren't quite clear as to exactly what we are supposed to be doing with the blog other than we should have an entry for every day there is an assignment. So, with today being the first day of class, this is my first blog. If someone knows that we are supposed to do this differently, please let me know.