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This is a tool that I have been using for some time. I have subscriptions to many resources because of the ease of use. Below are five RSS feeds that I need for technology and education. I am a teacher/coach and I like keeping up with the latest trends and advances in both areas.

1.TechCrunch is my first subscriptions. I chose it from a recommendation from a colleague. It has been the most innovative and cutting edge reading for me in the area of technology.

2. SlashDot is great for letting out the information about the companies and their new releases and lawsuits. The most specific use for this is my need to keep on top of the markets of technology and its changes.

3. AskANinja is a resource that answers questions about technology, education, and uses of iphone and ipod issues. I have found many answers to my questions and queries.

4. Engadget is probably my favorite of all. This little tools keeps me up to date on the newest technology and toys that are being developed and the day they hit the market.

5. LAUSD is an itunes university feed that give me the latest updates on the status of the district.

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This site which can be found at www.knowtes.com. It is a flashcard-based learning community. It is very easy to use. One of the most significant uses is the animation and ease of use. The site is fun, vivid, easy, and effective for all grades.

Another one of the features is the reminder option. Upon setting the reminder, this tool will remind you when you set the date and time you have to complete the unit or series of study for each set of cards. It is at this point you can begin studying even more based on the timeline you create.

It is also a very effective tool for being organized with all of your different subjects. The students can create a new card stack for each class and especially while learning a second language.

The site is very inviting and easy to use.

Another one of the features of this site is the ability to create groups. I could use this to assign words of the week, vocabulary words, terms and definitions and most of all they have premade cards. If I ever get in pinch, I can assign a group of cards that were made by other teachers.

There is a search by text feature so that you can populate a set of cards from the text book. I really like having the ability to use the textbook to create decks for my classes.

Signing up seems to be a little tricky. You need to be invited to the site in order to register. I am awaiting my invitations so that I can fully use this resource. The tutorial is very easy and you have the option of using it or just trying it on your own.

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These are the screen shots of the tabs of my iGoggle page. I am excited. Used it today with all of my classes and they are as excited as I was. Thanks for this resource.

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This entry will share my findings for uses of blogging in the educational field. This is my first blogging so it is as exciting as it is a learning experiences. My findings were numerous but the one site that stuck with me was the site: http://www.slideshare.net/maggiev/blogging-for-teaching-and-learninga-tutorial-presentation. It was well done and informative. I really like that it gave ideas on educational, personal and how to brainstorm for a good blog. One of the best ways to say something is effective is when people use the knowledge they gain. I plan to use the idea that was suggested to post my daily homework taks and to do the daily agenda. I also used this to suggest to my principal we do the weekly newsletter this way for a trial. We will see.

Overall, my learning from this site was huge. I gained another idea to post the student of the week for an inspirational and acknowledgement page to encourage my students. I am excited about the oportunities that I will gain and learn using blogs...