This was an interesting and at times fun program. I definately learned a great deal. However, I think it was a tad long. It took a long time, longer than I thought it would. I believe those in busy agencies working part-time would have a hard time completing all the things.
I would participate again but I must admit the MP3 player has been a good incentive! Thanks for the opportunity to learn.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Thing 29
Almost there! My favorite exercises were Library Thing and Flickr. Interestingly enough, just last night I saw the value of tagging in photosharing sites. I found a photo of my husband's great, great, great Aunt in Maine. Very cool. I plan to spend some time with Library Thing when I get the chance to do some exploring.
This program has expanded my internet horizons and will certainly not be afraid to try out all the technology being created every second.
This program has expanded my internet horizons and will certainly not be afraid to try out all the technology being created every second.
Thing 28
Rollyo, rollyo, where for art thy rollyo?
Rollyo is pretty cool and I will probably try it out in the future. I added the search to my blog page and will try it out to make sure it works. Amazing all the things you can do on the Web.
Rollyo is pretty cool and I will probably try it out in the future. I added the search to my blog page and will try it out to make sure it works. Amazing all the things you can do on the Web.
Thing 27
Really enjoyed Library Thing and plan to go back and spend some time. I added 5 books to my library to start. Here is the link:
http://http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=njworcester&shelf=list
http://http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=njworcester&shelf=list
Thing 26
This is part of my name in cuneiform. You can go to site called "Write like a Babylonian," it is an image generator site that kids would enjoy. Check it out!http://www.upennmuseum.com/cuneiform.cgi
Thing 25
Podcasts and Libraries -
I looked at several library web sites using podcasts. Some seemed very useful to the patron at home, some just seemed fun. The lapsit recording with video was cute and the story books were nice. I do have to say, why play a podcast of a stranger reading a book when you can read to your child instead?
I looked at one site where teens were contributing local news and book reviews etc. That was interesting. However, most all the sites have not been updated this year. It seems everyone is very excited and posting in the beginning, but the newness wears off.
I looked at several library web sites using podcasts. Some seemed very useful to the patron at home, some just seemed fun. The lapsit recording with video was cute and the story books were nice. I do have to say, why play a podcast of a stranger reading a book when you can read to your child instead?
I looked at one site where teens were contributing local news and book reviews etc. That was interesting. However, most all the sites have not been updated this year. It seems everyone is very excited and posting in the beginning, but the newness wears off.
Thing 24
Podcasts -
Podcasts can be very useful. I need to remember my BLOGLINES account and start to use it! I used Yahoo search and found a podcast for NPR Commentary. It is now on my bloglines account. Very easy process. Since I am currently obsessed with genealogy I searched for a podcast on the subject, which led me to an NPR commentary on DNA and genealogy. Evidently not a good mix.
Podcasts can be very useful. I need to remember my BLOGLINES account and start to use it! I used Yahoo search and found a podcast for NPR Commentary. It is now on my bloglines account. Very easy process. Since I am currently obsessed with genealogy I searched for a podcast on the subject, which led me to an NPR commentary on DNA and genealogy. Evidently not a good mix.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thing 23
I must admit I like You Tube. My kids are addicted to You Tube. We have fun together watching You Tube. BUT I am scared to death of the comments posted. They are vulgar for the sake of being vulgar. When I did a program on rollercoasters for school age children I wanted to show rides posted. I couldn't. Why? There was not a single comment without a curse word. I couldn't risk them scrolling down and seeing them. What a shame.
Here is my current favorite:
Here is my current favorite:
Thing 22
More Flickr.
I am very interested in the mashup "Trading Card Maker." I'm not so hip on the librarian trading cards but was happy to see artist trading cards. My daughter is an artist and I believe this would be an interesting addition to her senior show. She could do a trading card for each of her pieces and hand them out at the exhibit. Very cool. At least I think it is. But, because I think it is cool, she may not!
I am very interested in the mashup "Trading Card Maker." I'm not so hip on the librarian trading cards but was happy to see artist trading cards. My daughter is an artist and I believe this would be an interesting addition to her senior show. She could do a trading card for each of her pieces and hand them out at the exhibit. Very cool. At least I think it is. But, because I think it is cool, she may not!
Thing 21
Flickr and tagging -
I can see how we at the Law Library could use tagging and Flickr. We are not very well known down here in the basement in the court support building so anything we could do to improve our recognition is a good thing. Good food for thought.
Thing 20
I am interested in this site because I want to make a photo album for my mother. With Flickr it will be fairly expensive but worth it for a very professional looking product.
Thing 19
Yelp.com
Real people, real reviews. I explored this site for this exercise. Because the closest city on the site to us was Richmond, VA, I decided to explore Santa Barbara, CA. I checked out the reviews on restaurants and found an affordable, vegetarian friendly place to try next time I am in CA. I like reading review sites like tripadvisor.com and others. The award site is a good one to bookmard for future visits.
Real people, real reviews. I explored this site for this exercise. Because the closest city on the site to us was Richmond, VA, I decided to explore Santa Barbara, CA. I checked out the reviews on restaurants and found an affordable, vegetarian friendly place to try next time I am in CA. I like reading review sites like tripadvisor.com and others. The award site is a good one to bookmard for future visits.
Thing 18
Technorati -
Very easy to use, lots of information. I am just not the blogging type at this point in my busy life. But I will check it out when I can so I can keep up with what is out there. I do enjoy reading what other people think about topics that are important to me and my family.
Very easy to use, lots of information. I am just not the blogging type at this point in my busy life. But I will check it out when I can so I can keep up with what is out there. I do enjoy reading what other people think about topics that are important to me and my family.
Thing 17
Del.icio.us!
Very interesting. If I was doing some important research I can see beginning the process here. It is always helpful to see all the ways a subject can be researched. I especially like that you can choose a contributor and see all of their bookmarks. This way you can find somone who thinks like you or just the opposite, if necessary. It seems to be easy to use, but you do have to trust that everyone is serious and that bogus tags aren't created to waste your time.
Very interesting. If I was doing some important research I can see beginning the process here. It is always helpful to see all the ways a subject can be researched. I especially like that you can choose a contributor and see all of their bookmarks. This way you can find somone who thinks like you or just the opposite, if necessary. It seems to be easy to use, but you do have to trust that everyone is serious and that bogus tags aren't created to waste your time.
Thing 16
My Space -
I do have an account to keep an eye on my kids. I do not like My Space and am hesitant to let my children on. Their accounts are private and only their invited friends are allowed. Still, some of your invited friends can turn out to not be friends at all. We had a horrible, upsetting episode with one such "friend" so I am a tad biased. That said, I can understand why the site is so popular with the teenagers.
I do have an account to keep an eye on my kids. I do not like My Space and am hesitant to let my children on. Their accounts are private and only their invited friends are allowed. Still, some of your invited friends can turn out to not be friends at all. We had a horrible, upsetting episode with one such "friend" so I am a tad biased. That said, I can understand why the site is so popular with the teenagers.
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