Week 2- Google Everything

What:
In class we discovered how g-mail is more involved than just mailing. Really, g-mail covers much more Internet access than I had originally thought. Personally, I loved the discovery of google-docs... I wish I had known before now (because I am a senior and wont need it too much for my homework after this semester).

So What:
Well, as a future English teacher this idea has HUGE conceptualizations. I can use this program for any and all paper work in the class room. Not only can I have my students work on papers in class so that I can help them with their writing, but they can work on this at home without the difficulties of flash-drives... of course I am generalizing; I know there will be glitches with my perfect idea.
Anyway, having the ability to have my students submit papers on-line is also a HUGE bonus... the fact of better organization, on-line editing helps, etc. The potential that Google Docs offers is amazing (and I am not sucking up either, I really am excited about this).

Now What:
As a teacher I can use this for almost any writing assignment. I am already thinking of all the time, paper, and grief I might save from using google docs for peer-reviews, rough-drafts, pre-writes and so so much more! If only I had known about this sooner... perhaps I would have taken advantage of its benefits as an English student myself.


Video Blog: Mr. Deuy Fractions
Well, when I first watched this I was confused... it had nothing to do with google, and nothing to do with what were discussing. When I realized the video was rapping about fractions and division I was impressed by the pure simplicity of the mnemonic technique, but it totally would work for me. I find that I am a very typical student, and until I learned how I learn I struggled, but I learned that mnemonic and such devices really work for me... and thus I will always try to incorporate things like that in my class. I liked the video, and if I was a math teacher I would use it, but maybe somehow I will find a way to use in Lit. class too.