Hank’s Think Tank

1. I learned about the usefulness of blogs and RSS feeds.

2. I hope to use what I learned to help teachers take advantage of blogging in their classroom.

3. I feel grateful that RSS readers are a helpful tool in getting current information on topics of my interest without having to search the web.

4. I do not want to forget how to add RSS feeds to my current reader.

5. We can use the RSS feeds to keep educational topics or other class blogs available to teachers and students in one convenient spot.

6. I can currently see it uselful in my educational role, but I can see its usefulness in the classroom.

7. N/A

1. I chose the Google Reader because it seemed the easiest and I have used igoogle before.

2. The non-classmate blogs I have so far are World and Local news, sports and entertainment.

3. I chose these because I like to keep up with current events.  I do plan on researching and adding educational blogs to my reader.

1. I have learned blog basics, but hope to improve.

2. I hope to take what I have learned to help encourage teachers to create their own class blogs.

3. Starting this blog has been bit of a process, but I am sure it will get easier with more practice.

5. I can use my blog to help my staff with technology tips and topics.

6. I feel this blog can be a very useful tool when completed and ready to be shared with my staff.

7. I am wondering if I can use my blog as a forum or do I have to pay extra cash for that capability?

All the blogs from my fellow techies have been very helpful and contain a wealth of knowledge for the tech novice: http://allbarknobyte.edublogs.org/
http://www.robinstechtips.com/
http://sites.epals.com/bulldog_blog/blog/2
http://www.techedknow.com/
http://techhintz.edublogs.org/

If you are a fan of cooking and sushi then try:
http://sushicup.com/

If you enjoy music with a little edge:
http://4metal.blogspot.com/

• Hello, I am Henry Vasquez and I am the Instruction Technology Specialist (ITS) for Chisholm Trail Middle School.  I have been in education for almost 15 years.
• My reason for taking this class is to familiarize myself with current technology so that I can best help my staff utilize all resources in our pursuit of student success.
• My ultimate purpose for this blog will be to share technology help and tips with my staff.  I would also like this blog to serve as a forum where my staff can share tech questions and solutions.

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