Adventures in Twitter...kinda

My exploration for the past several days has moved away from game apps a bit and focused more on connecting/communicating with iPad. As I mentioned in a prior blog I have ventured into the land of tweeting. I shared with Steve in a blog last night that I have found Twitter to be initially confusing and difficult to follow during multiple member chats. While participating in a fwsu action plan live chat last week I had difficulty following conversations. This was mostly because tweets appear as soon as they are written and therefore responses to questions and comments are mixed in with each other. I found it difficult to follow one thread of conversation. (I'm guessing this could be because I am used to 1:1 chatting on facebook) The chat that night appeared to end with very little conclusion/resolution.

Having said this, I'm guessing that there is much more for me to learn about twitter and once I become more fluent I may end up very happy with this communication tool. In fact, on a positive note, I opted out of joining in the weekly action plan chat last night so I found the thread today, read the tweets and added in my 2 cents. I didn't have to participate at 8:30 last night in order to have my voice be heard! Now that is pretty cool. And, while reading through the tweets, I realized that the thoughts, comments, and questions are archived and will be very important to return to in committee conversations (i.e. Professional Development planning...Julie & MJ!)

I've included a picture of what the action plan chat thread looks like for you. My tweet 'handle' is #PSu72310. This chat is public and ANYONE can join in. Just create a Twitter account, give yourself a name and go! Don't be afraid of it. You don't have to participate in chats if you don't want to. You can just follow along and see what others are saying. BONUS: you can follow fun tweeters like you favorite movie or rock stars if they tweet!

Better picture of Reader?

Trying for a better picture of your blogs on Reader. Let's see how this goes...and then I need to recharge this iPad. Draining the battery with Blitz game this week. Rainy days are fun now! Heehee

Google Reader

Got all of your blog spots into Reader. It really is a faster way to follow my GEMS friends! The links that Dayle gave us under Module One on our class page are very helpful. I set this up using my iPad and it really didn't take long, as long as you're good with cutting and pasting! Give it a try.

Final first week post..social apps

In with the old and in with the new. I have downloaded Facebook app onto this ipad within which I have had a wall for several years. I like fb because I can keep up with old friends. Almost 200 'friends' have been chosen by me to keep in touch. I feel safe using Facebook due to the fact that I can control who sees my posts, information and photos. I just check my settings periodically to ensure my privacy. Now, I have to admit to avoiding Twitter, mostly because I feel like one social network is enough to manage and keep up with. However, this spring/summer fwsu teachers and admin are tweeting about our new action plan so I have given in and joined Twitter. There is, in fact, a chat tonight at 8:30 re the action plan so I think I'll participate for a short time on my iPad. I have the option of how long I participate in the chat and it will be relevant due to the fact that I was just at a meeting today where we talked about the action plan. Attendance at the meeting was low so maybe missing committee members will chat tonight. I will let you all know what I think about Twitter. I'm keeping an open mind!

Dogs -a matching game

Cute games but can be boring. The same pictures are used for each game. I would to see lots of different pictures.

Dog Pile Pinball

A rather fun game where you have to use both touch screen and iPad movement to score. Takes coordination and multi tasking!

Observations & Questions

My hand hurts... Holding the iPad in one hand and typing with the other each day this week is causing discomfort. I really don't want to develop carpal tunnel (sp?). So I am trying to remember to change positions frequently. Question for you all...how come I can't get emoticons to publish in a comment? I sent Carol a cute one and all that came up was a dud. Booooo Sorry I missed the Mc D's party. Looks like you all were having a great time!

The Dog Days of Summer

Hello fellow iPad learners! I am experimenting with emailing photos and I appear to have a theme. This week my littIe 19 lb. Boston terrier and I have been dog sitting 2 hairy, slobbery, adorable newfoundlands belonging to close friends of mine. That's 319 lbs of dog under one roof, sucking up all of the air-conditioning! Being immersed in doggydom this week I've been exploring apps for dog lovers in the store. I have downloaded some fun stuff, most notably a pinball type of game that requires multiple talents in aim and dexterity that I may master with time. I am going to play this game in a bit and attempt to post a score! How fun is this!

Doggy Daycare

iPads in hot cars...?

So the temps are supposed to be scorching hot mid week. I'm wanting bring my iPad along in the car but should it spend anytime locked up in a hot car? Thoughts anyone? Ps- I am noticing that spending money to 'upgrade' apps that were originally free is enticing and could be dangerous! 😉

Forgot a title last time...

This is taking some getting used to but I'm loving that homework doesn't feel like work. Guess that's why I'm blogging on Friday night at 10pm. Is this how our students feel when they get a digital device in their hands?!

Testing 1, 2, 3... I think I'm in! How'd I do Dayle?!