I promised FlyForLess that I would bring the condiments for the hamburgers. Although, if you've seen the size of the burger on his blog, you'll be correct in thinking I'll need a truck to supply enough!
I love PBWorks! In fact, wikis and social bookmarking are probably my favourite Betty Blogger tools. I prefer wikis to blogs as they give more organizational options than the chronological format offered by blogs. I
I've always wanted to run a Forest of Reading bookclub using a wiki, but I can envision many more applications for one as well.
Hi Melissa:
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing me how to delete some of my subscriptions on Google Reader.
That Fantastic Fiction Website does look really good. I'm gonna' have to e-mail the link to my Mom.
I think you should try a Wiki book club...But I don't know what you mean by "Forest of Reading" book club??
Just wanted to let you know as well that I really enjoyed your classes at the library. You are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable..I'm so glad I made it to More Excel..it was great..I'm like you, I am in awe of what can be done with that program...I remember the manual typing days with a ribbon, and white out ribbon to erase mistakes...Learning Excel is mind blowing..So I get you excitement..Amazing.
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are enjoying the classes. I'm certainly delighted when I see your name on the class list as your enthusiasm is contagious.
The Forest of Reading is a literacy program run by the Ontario Library Association. The different "trees" in the "forest" pertain to different age groups. (Blue Spruce for K-3, Silver Birch for 4-6, etc.) Basically, a short list of 10 titles by Canadian authors is presented to the participants who read the books and then vote for their favourite. Kids love the program because it is their votes that determine the winner--not teachers, librarians, parents, editors, etc. There is also a "tree" for adults called "Evergreen." BPL has the titles currently nominated and voting will take place in October. If you are interested in Canadian authors and writing, it is a great program to check out.