Thing #19 - more social networking but this one involves BOOKS and DOLLS!!

I learned a lot from TeacherPop because they were timely reminders. I think that we, as teachers, have to be aware of what's going on, but we can't let too much personal information slip through. Right now, I have students from my college classes following me because I'm not teaching public school and they are all adults. While I NEVER use bad language or become critical of anyone, TeacherPop is a good reminder of what we should and shouldn't do on this website.

I also know that before I joined Facebook and Twitter, there was very little about me on-line when my name was Googled. Now I find comments I've left on-line referenced. While that's okay, it's a reminder to be careful what I say as anything is public when published.

As previously mentioned, I am on Facebook and Twitter; however, there are more social networks out there. I always knew there were, but I didn't know where they were - probably because I never really took the time to explore them. Anyhow, I liked the one Goodreads. I read a lot for pleasure and I am now (trying) to reading Patricia Cornwell's Predator. It's good, but taking me a long time to read because I'm so busy with other stuff. I have joined the Goodreads website and will add more of my book reviews to it in the days/weeks to come.

I also think Goodreads could be used in my classroom. I want my students to read and if they all belong to their website, they can keep track of their books from the beginning of the semester until the end. I can add points accordingly - especially since they have to write something about the book and I'll know if they read the book or not.

The only other social website I am was on prior to this blog was the Marie Osmond Doll Collector. I have about 50 of her porcelain dolls and I really love them. I have attached a picture of one for you to view. I also have Internet friends that have a website that I look at on occasion to see what new dolls they have. It's something relaxing to collect. Did I mention dolls don't talk back? LOL

On TeacherPop, I also joined "Making Curriculum Pop" which I found quite enlightening and interesting. I'm glad to know there are other English nerds alive and well out there. Here's my profile: Pop Profile