Monday, April 13, 2009
Thing #23 - Survey
FINISHED!!! In a way I am sad to have finished the 23 Things but so glad I do not have another deadline. It was fun looking forward each week to a new Thing to explore and learn. I am thankful to Neflin for this wonderful opportunity.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thing #22 - Staying Current
I have gone back and reviewed a lot of the "Things" and found that they don't seem as difficult and nerve wracking as when I first started with all this new technology.
I added LifeHacker to my GoogleReader. This gives you tips and downloads for getting things done. Mind hacks offer reasonable solutions to common productivity.
The one thing that this exercise has taught me is to "jump right in". It's not as intimidating now. I've continued to use MySpace, FaceBook, Flickr, and Google Reader almost daily. I plan to continue to use and explore new websites and technology to keep up with the times.
I think I will actually miss having a "Thing" to look at and explore every week. Go 23 Things!
I added LifeHacker to my GoogleReader. This gives you tips and downloads for getting things done. Mind hacks offer reasonable solutions to common productivity.
The one thing that this exercise has taught me is to "jump right in". It's not as intimidating now. I've continued to use MySpace, FaceBook, Flickr, and Google Reader almost daily. I plan to continue to use and explore new websites and technology to keep up with the times.
I think I will actually miss having a "Thing" to look at and explore every week. Go 23 Things!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Thing # 21 Student 2.0 Tools
I plan to introduce these great tools to my grandchildren in middle and high school. I think it would be a fantastic tool if it helped them to stop procrastinating and actually finish projects before the last minute. Timely reminders to students while working on a science fair project or other assignment would be wonderful. The calculators give a generalized guideline for when you need to finish something for a project or essay.
The Assignment Calculator offered individual suggestions if the subjet matter was listed on the drop down menu.
The Research Calculator was more general information but giving you a timeline which would, if you followed it, allow you to finish your project on time.
The Teacher guide to the Research Calculator had a lot of good handouts which might enable students to get a better understanding of how to prepare a paper and some seemed to make it a little easier to organize your information.
Libraries could make these sites available through their websites. On a Myspace for teens students could access these sites easily.
Maybe I will try the Assignment Calculator when I start Spring Cleaning to see if it will keep me motivated and on track.I will probably need a lot of gentle reminders for that project before I finish.
The Assignment Calculator offered individual suggestions if the subjet matter was listed on the drop down menu.
The Research Calculator was more general information but giving you a timeline which would, if you followed it, allow you to finish your project on time.
The Teacher guide to the Research Calculator had a lot of good handouts which might enable students to get a better understanding of how to prepare a paper and some seemed to make it a little easier to organize your information.
Libraries could make these sites available through their websites. On a Myspace for teens students could access these sites easily.
Maybe I will try the Assignment Calculator when I start Spring Cleaning to see if it will keep me motivated and on track.I will probably need a lot of gentle reminders for that project before I finish.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Thing #20 - Books 2.0
So much "stuff" to browse! Read or visited these sites:
Literacy Debate - R U Really Reading? As a grandparent of a 12 year old boy who does not particularly like to sit and read a book, I can understand parents just being thankful their children are "reading" something whether it is online or not. Like the girl in the article, my grandson still manages to carry a 4.0 gpa in 6th grade. So to me, reading is reading regardless of the format.
Reader's Advisory:
Reading Trails. This site was hard to navigate. A sequence of books linked in different ways on trails with intersections. You could share trails, visit open trails or create a new trail. I think you can just get lost without ever finding the right trail.
What Should I Read Next? A good site to find books that are similar to those you have read in the past.
What's Next? A great place to find a list of series books by a particular author. This would be great for patrons who read in order. You did not have to know the particular series just the author or a book title.
OnLine Book Communities
BookGlutton and the Unbound Reader. This site you could read books alone or with groups. This is not for me. I want to read with a book in my hand.
Book Group Resources:
Reading Group Choices. Information on books that may be of interest to book clubs or groups. You can find what's new to read, review, reader reviews and even a list of conversation starters for the book club.
Audio Books:
LibriVox. Found older non-copyrighted material which is read by volunteers to put on the site. During my first look at this site, finding material was hard. However, after realizing that the material was "non-copyrighted" and starting to look for older books, the site was easier to navigate. The material is listed by the last name of the author and once the material is found it is easy to listen to - right off the computer. I have already given information about this site to a patron for use with her son's reading of "The Odyssey" by Homer. They were having difficulty with pronunciation of names and with the flow of the words written.
Book Reviews:
BookBrowse. You can find books by age group or topic. Once you find the book you want you can look at the various reviews, including reader reviews, and even read an excerpt from the book just to see if it is something you may want to read. This is something you can also do on the library's website.
Facebook:
Visual Bookshelf/WeRead. Visited Visual Bookshelf and WeRead. Added WeRead application to my FaceBook. I added three books that I have read and one that I am wanting to read. I am on the wait list with the library.
The Books 2.0 tools can be rather daunting. There is sometimes too much information to absorb at one time. I think that most patrons will find the one source for information that they are comfortable with, whether it is in person from an individual at the library or one or possibly two websites. It is still good to know that these sites are available for future patron interaction.
Literacy Debate - R U Really Reading? As a grandparent of a 12 year old boy who does not particularly like to sit and read a book, I can understand parents just being thankful their children are "reading" something whether it is online or not. Like the girl in the article, my grandson still manages to carry a 4.0 gpa in 6th grade. So to me, reading is reading regardless of the format.
Reader's Advisory:
Reading Trails. This site was hard to navigate. A sequence of books linked in different ways on trails with intersections. You could share trails, visit open trails or create a new trail. I think you can just get lost without ever finding the right trail.
What Should I Read Next? A good site to find books that are similar to those you have read in the past.
What's Next? A great place to find a list of series books by a particular author. This would be great for patrons who read in order. You did not have to know the particular series just the author or a book title.
OnLine Book Communities
BookGlutton and the Unbound Reader. This site you could read books alone or with groups. This is not for me. I want to read with a book in my hand.
Book Group Resources:
Reading Group Choices. Information on books that may be of interest to book clubs or groups. You can find what's new to read, review, reader reviews and even a list of conversation starters for the book club.
Audio Books:
LibriVox. Found older non-copyrighted material which is read by volunteers to put on the site. During my first look at this site, finding material was hard. However, after realizing that the material was "non-copyrighted" and starting to look for older books, the site was easier to navigate. The material is listed by the last name of the author and once the material is found it is easy to listen to - right off the computer. I have already given information about this site to a patron for use with her son's reading of "The Odyssey" by Homer. They were having difficulty with pronunciation of names and with the flow of the words written.
Book Reviews:
BookBrowse. You can find books by age group or topic. Once you find the book you want you can look at the various reviews, including reader reviews, and even read an excerpt from the book just to see if it is something you may want to read. This is something you can also do on the library's website.
Facebook:
Visual Bookshelf/WeRead. Visited Visual Bookshelf and WeRead. Added WeRead application to my FaceBook. I added three books that I have read and one that I am wanting to read. I am on the wait list with the library.
The Books 2.0 tools can be rather daunting. There is sometimes too much information to absorb at one time. I think that most patrons will find the one source for information that they are comfortable with, whether it is in person from an individual at the library or one or possibly two websites. It is still good to know that these sites are available for future patron interaction.
Thing #19 - Other Social Networks
I went to Gather.com which promotes writers and books like MySpace does for music. I visited Bake Space, Nibble Dish, What's on my Bookshelf and a craft site. I didn't much care for What's on my Bookshelf because I don't particularly like trading books, I'd rather check out from the library. I also went to a craft site which had some good sewing ideas. I created an account with NibbleDish, formerly Open Source Food, and I liked this site. You can swap, add your recipes, and look for recipes on this site. The photographs of the recipes made this site very appealing.
In the future I might create an account in a craft networking site. I can also see myself looking for new and interesting recipes on NibbleDish.
In the future I might create an account in a craft networking site. I can also see myself looking for new and interesting recipes on NibbleDish.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Thing #18 - MySpace and FaceBook
I created a MySpace account a short time ago as I was anxious to share with friends and family, especially grandson and granddaughter. I created my account, uploaded photos, added music and changed the background. My grandson enjoyed teaching me things that he knew. I have added friends to MySpace.
Today I created a FaceBook account. It was somewhat easier to do since I had already created MySpace. On FaceBook, I joined the Gainesville, Florida Network, uploaded a photo for my profil, and searched for family and friends to add. I am waiting on responses from them. I searched for "Alachua County Library" and viewed the Alachua County's Youth Services Department's FaceBook. It looked interesting but the wall had not been updated since 2008. FaceBook and MySpace could be used as a tool for libraries to get information about programs, events, and the library itself to the public, but without routine and timely updating of the information the spaces would be ineffective.
The differences I see between MySpace and FaceBook and after talking with users of both are that MySpace can be more of a social atmosphere whereas FaceBook allows joining of groups, etc. and appears that it can allow more networking for jobs and interests.
For myself, I prefer MySpace.
I have since made comments on Facebook on my granddaughters walls and sent an invite to 23Things@Neflin to be my "friend".
Today I created a FaceBook account. It was somewhat easier to do since I had already created MySpace. On FaceBook, I joined the Gainesville, Florida Network, uploaded a photo for my profil, and searched for family and friends to add. I am waiting on responses from them. I searched for "Alachua County Library" and viewed the Alachua County's Youth Services Department's FaceBook. It looked interesting but the wall had not been updated since 2008. FaceBook and MySpace could be used as a tool for libraries to get information about programs, events, and the library itself to the public, but without routine and timely updating of the information the spaces would be ineffective.
The differences I see between MySpace and FaceBook and after talking with users of both are that MySpace can be more of a social atmosphere whereas FaceBook allows joining of groups, etc. and appears that it can allow more networking for jobs and interests.
For myself, I prefer MySpace.
I have since made comments on Facebook on my granddaughters walls and sent an invite to 23Things@Neflin to be my "friend".
Thing #17 Podcasts
I went to Podcast.com, Podcastalley.com, and Educational Podcast Directory. On Yahoo I did a search for "country music" and the things that came up were for itunes or sites to purchase the music. I did a search on Podcast.com for the Dave Ramsey Show since I knew that his radio show was available. I listened to CNN news update and part of the Dave Ramsey Show. Also at the Podcast.com site I went in search under a heading Kids and Family and found "Bedtime Stores My Kids Love to Hear". There were several stories about "The Man in the Can" that I listened to briefly. I also listened to the very beginning of a book titled "Dark Matter" but I think it would be more convenient to download books on a library site.
Podcast.com was the easiest site to navigate. I didn't find any podcast I wanted to add to my blog. I can see why someone would like to download items of interest to listen to at their convenience. I was not inspired or interested enough to spend my time on podcasting.
Podcast.com was the easiest site to navigate. I didn't find any podcast I wanted to add to my blog. I can see why someone would like to download items of interest to listen to at their convenience. I was not inspired or interested enough to spend my time on podcasting.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Thing #16 YouTube
Holey!Moley!, as my Great Grandson Dalton would say, there is just to much "stuff" out here in YouTube land. There is so much to choose from I can see where it could become addictive, time consuming and a big distraction in the workplace.
I explored YouTube and viewed several videos. I liked the "Library Dominoes" and "Library Musical Prank" I explored several different ones and decided to add "Forest Gump, One Minute One Take" to my blog.I liked this one as it was planned so well with the props and it was awesome the way you remembered the movie while watching for just one minute.
YouTube may be beneficial in a library program to show videos relating to the presentation or a booktalk to spark interest in the program.
I explored YouTube and viewed several videos. I liked the "Library Dominoes" and "Library Musical Prank" I explored several different ones and decided to add "Forest Gump, One Minute One Take" to my blog.I liked this one as it was planned so well with the props and it was awesome the way you remembered the movie while watching for just one minute.
YouTube may be beneficial in a library program to show videos relating to the presentation or a booktalk to spark interest in the program.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Thing #15 - Rollyo
Finally on Thing #15, Rollyo. I created an account and a custom search roll. I decided on Country Cooking as I love to eat and cook. I included 7 food and recipe sites from a wide variety of options - everything from Paula Deen, Rachel Ray to America's Test Kitchen. I searched for "rice pilaf" and got over 52000 hits using my "Country Cooking" search roll.
In a library setting Rollyo could be beneficial for research because the sites selected would be sites you trusted and were confident the information would be factual rather than opinion.
As you can see, I have added a searchbox tool to this blog so you too can enjoy Country Cooking.
In a library setting Rollyo could be beneficial for research because the sites selected would be sites you trusted and were confident the information would be factual rather than opinion.
As you can see, I have added a searchbox tool to this blog so you too can enjoy Country Cooking.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Thing #14 Online Productivity Tools
Thing 14 was fun to work on and learn new tools.I looked at Igoogle, Pageflakes and My yahoo and decided on My Yahoo as my start page because I already have an account there.It was easy to add a calendar to keep up with my Grandson's baseball games and other family activities. I created a countdown widget to add to my blog. A Ta-Da list was very easy to create and I have started adding to a list.I think this was one of the more useful "Things" and I intend to go back and explore more of the online tools on my own time.
Created by OnePlusYou
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thing #13 Library Thing
I am definitely a book lover. I think LibraryThing is something that I will use to catalog and keep up with books that I have read and plan to read. I added books to my library, created a widget and a link. The books I put in My Library typically had rating between 3 and 4. There were good reviews by members for these books. I also looked for local events under LibraryThing Local. There were no events within a 50 mile radius of Gainesville. There were listings for various libraries and bookstores n the area but I did not see Alachua County Library District listed. I think that LibraryThing can be a useful tool in the library setting. It would be useful for book groups, reader advisory and outreach or special interest groups.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Thing #12 WIKIS
I think using wikis within the library for staff members workng on a project, planning an event or an activity would be beneficial with everyone having the opportunity to add, edit or even delete information. Sometimes arranging a meeting with all interested parties is hard to plan but with wikis anyone could contribute information and add to the discussion.
I like the idea of libraries using Wikis as a place for community resources to be displayed, discussed, edited, added to or completely deleted by members of the community. This would help libraries become a center for information in their local community.
Wikis could work well for organizations, clubs or individuals interested in the same topic, event or activity.
The only problem I see is people who would add or change things or information inappropiately or inaccurately.
I edited and made comments on neflins23things.pbwiki.com.
I like the idea of libraries using Wikis as a place for community resources to be displayed, discussed, edited, added to or completely deleted by members of the community. This would help libraries become a center for information in their local community.
Wikis could work well for organizations, clubs or individuals interested in the same topic, event or activity.
The only problem I see is people who would add or change things or information inappropiately or inaccurately.
I edited and made comments on neflins23things.pbwiki.com.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thing # 11 Social Media
OK! I browsed through Mixx, Digg, Newsvine and Reddit and thought it was a big waste of my time. Definitely a productivity detractor. I do not automatically read something just because it is recommended by others. I would rather rely on CNN, Gainesville Sun and the local TV news in the evenings because I feel these sites are accurate and adequate for my purposes and contain all the news information I need.
I really did not care for Reddit as the articles I happened to read were gross and contained some obscene language. Digg and Mixx to me were basically the same with Newsvine being the better site.
I personally do not see the Library using the social media sites when there are so many other tools availble.
I read an article in the Gainesville Sun and shared it in my Delicious account.
I really did not care for Reddit as the articles I happened to read were gross and contained some obscene language. Digg and Mixx to me were basically the same with Newsvine being the better site.
I personally do not see the Library using the social media sites when there are so many other tools availble.
I read an article in the Gainesville Sun and shared it in my Delicious account.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thing #10 Tagging and Delicious
Well, instructions to browse Delicious were not very hard to follow. I set up my account and bookmarked "Gatorzone", a Digital Photography tips site and the AARP information site.
My family is wild about anything to do with the Florida Gators ball teams, I have a new digital camera that I can use all the help I can get with and AARP is needed to answer questions about my future retirement plans. With these bookmarks and tags I can obtain more information at a faster pace.
I wanted to browse Furl and Pagekeeper but did not want to create another account.
I believe I will use Delicious a lot , just need more time to get familiar with the tool.
My family is wild about anything to do with the Florida Gators ball teams, I have a new digital camera that I can use all the help I can get with and AARP is needed to answer questions about my future retirement plans. With these bookmarks and tags I can obtain more information at a faster pace.
I wanted to browse Furl and Pagekeeper but did not want to create another account.
I believe I will use Delicious a lot , just need more time to get familiar with the tool.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Thing 9 - Sharing - Slides, Photos, Databases
I looked at SlideShare and it was pretty difficult to navigate. It is more suited for PowerPoint Presentations, etc. This is not a site I would use.
I navigated Picture Trail fairly easily. Created a Flick using fancy transitions and carousel. I also added comments to the photos and posted it in my blog. SEE BELOW!!!
Previously used Big Huge Labs to create a mosaic which is also posted on my blog.
I briefly looked at The 50 Tools - 50 Web 2.0 Ways to Tell a Story. This might be useful if there was a particular project you needed to do, but to review all 50 would be time consuming.
Working with the photos for personal use is great but I think they could also be used in the library setting to enhance and add interest to projects or programs.
I navigated Picture Trail fairly easily. Created a Flick using fancy transitions and carousel. I also added comments to the photos and posted it in my blog. SEE BELOW!!!
Previously used Big Huge Labs to create a mosaic which is also posted on my blog.
I briefly looked at The 50 Tools - 50 Web 2.0 Ways to Tell a Story. This might be useful if there was a particular project you needed to do, but to review all 50 would be time consuming.
Working with the photos for personal use is great but I think they could also be used in the library setting to enhance and add interest to projects or programs.
Thing 8 - Communication Web 2.0 Style
FINALLY! I created an account on Google Talk. The computers at work would not allow me to download or launch Google Talk Gadget. There must be a problem or something is blocking pop-ups on the work computer. I was successful with the computer at home and was able to instant message with my daughter. I have used instant messaging in the past.
I read the articles on text messaging. I do not intend to use it. I don't see where this would be a useful tool for the library.
I went to OPAL and looked in the Archives. I found a WMA audio recording for finding health information online. I listened to and viewed the slide presentation. The presentation discussed the various resources for finding information on health related issues on the Internet. It discussed HON which is a designation that web pages can obtain showing that they have received a seal of approval for meeting specific quality and ethical criteria. It discussed how to always make certain as to the reliability of the information. It discussed various urls, such as .gov and .edu as being good sources of information.
I did go and create an account on Twitter but it is not a site that I am interested in at all. In signing up you had to see if any of your email contacts were members of Twitter before you could proceed. I had none and did not want to know what anyone else was doing.
I read the articles on text messaging. I do not intend to use it. I don't see where this would be a useful tool for the library.
I went to OPAL and looked in the Archives. I found a WMA audio recording for finding health information online. I listened to and viewed the slide presentation. The presentation discussed the various resources for finding information on health related issues on the Internet. It discussed HON which is a designation that web pages can obtain showing that they have received a seal of approval for meeting specific quality and ethical criteria. It discussed how to always make certain as to the reliability of the information. It discussed various urls, such as .gov and .edu as being good sources of information.
I did go and create an account on Twitter but it is not a site that I am interested in at all. In signing up you had to see if any of your email contacts were members of Twitter before you could proceed. I had none and did not want to know what anyone else was doing.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thing 7 Online Image Generators
Reaction when first starting 23 Things Project
I visited ToonDoo as my image generator. Creating the cartoon wasn't hard but trying to upload or use the cartoon on anything other than ToonDoo was difficult. There were not many instructions. But, I got it done with some help!
As with the Mashups this tool could be used in library website and program materials.
See the link to ToonDoo under "Links" on my blog.
More Thing 5 - Upload Photo from Flickr
My grandson Dalton enjoys his visits to the library with his school class. He loves books!
Thing 6 Flickr Mashups
I used Big Huge labs to create a mosiac from my flickr photostream. Then I uploaded the mosic to my flickr account. From flickr I used the "blog this" to compose my blog entry and to post the mosiac on my blog.
I love sharing photos online with family and friends but not so much the general public.
I think creating a mosiac to post on a library page to advertise an event or program or to allow patrons to see some of the things that are happening at the library would be a positive way to use this web feature. The library would have to take precautions that all photos used are with the permission of the person being displayed.
I love sharing photos online with family and friends but not so much the general public.
I think creating a mosiac to post on a library page to advertise an event or program or to allow patrons to see some of the things that are happening at the library would be a positive way to use this web feature. The library would have to take precautions that all photos used are with the permission of the person being displayed.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Thing 5 more Flickr
I have been having a time playing on Flickr. I took a picture of my Great Grandson at the Library , uploaded it to Flickr, tagged it 23 Things @ Neflin and then added more pictures with titles, tags and descriptions that I took over the weekend. They are all displayed in my photostream. I am amazed that I finally accomplished this task. Whew!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Thing 5 Explore Flickr
Happy Day! I set up my Flickr account and actually uploaded 2 photos. I was able to add a contact person and even commented on a friend's photostream. It was a little confusing trying to set up different accounts and I kept getting lost but finally found the correct way. I am very glad I am doing 23 Things for the opportunity it provides to learn more about Flickr and all of the different ways to enjoy and use photos on line. I especially want to share images with family and friends but am hesitant to post family photos for the web to view. I am anxious to explore Things 6 and 7 and get more efficient at doing all of these new things to be able to share with my family and friends. Gonna bring my camera to work tomorrow. Co-workers better be on guard!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thing 4 Bring the News to You
Success! I set up my own RSS account. I learned that RSS means "Really Simply Syndication." I used Google Reader (since I already had a Google account) and set up my Reader. It automatically included the blogs I was following on my blogger. Using the search on the Reader, I searched and added the Gainesville Sun and CNN. I then went to Weather.com and noticed the RSS icon. So, I copied the URL, went to the Google Reader and added it to my list. Now I can keep up with what's happening on the blogs, the news and the weather more easily. YEAH!
Thing 3 Bring the News to You
When I am using online news sources I Google "Gainesville Sun" or CNN to check headlines, weather and whatever.
I went to Google and More for the Blog Search and searched for "outdoor antenna and digital television". This resulted in 9,961 hits and a vast majority were related to the subject. Using Technorati and the same search I had 27 results, only half of which seemed to be relevant to the subject. The Google blog search was easier to use and navigate.
I went to Google and More for the Blog Search and searched for "outdoor antenna and digital television". This resulted in 9,961 hits and a vast majority were related to the subject. Using Technorati and the same search I had 27 results, only half of which seemed to be relevant to the subject. The Google blog search was easier to use and navigate.
Thing 2 Web 2.0 Library 2.0
What I perceive these two Things to be:
Web 2.0 allows the user to interact and communicate thoughts and ideas to the world. Some of the tools used in Web 2.0 include Myspace, Facebook, photosharing, and blogging. These can contain opinions, whether factual or not, actual newspaper articles, and personal information. In using these tools the user must take extreme precautions in the release of your own personal information and the user must exercise judgment before assuming that all information contained on Web 2.0 in blogs, etc. is verified, competent information.
Library 2.0 is a concept which if utilized by the libraries would allow the library and its staff to use the Web 2.0 tools to more fully service its patrons. This could be through the use of blogs to promote the activities or programs of the library or even a MySpace page which could potentially allow comment and interaction with the public. The problems that the libraries may encounter in using the Web 2.0 tools in providing services to the public is the fact that there would be the possibility of inappropriate material being submitted by the public in the materials published to Web 2.0 by the libraries. Security of private information in the very public 2.0 is important.
With technology exploding, libraries are going to have to learn to use these tools in order to keep up with the new generation of library users who will be growing up with the computer and thus the world at their fingertips.
Web 2.0 allows the user to interact and communicate thoughts and ideas to the world. Some of the tools used in Web 2.0 include Myspace, Facebook, photosharing, and blogging. These can contain opinions, whether factual or not, actual newspaper articles, and personal information. In using these tools the user must take extreme precautions in the release of your own personal information and the user must exercise judgment before assuming that all information contained on Web 2.0 in blogs, etc. is verified, competent information.
Library 2.0 is a concept which if utilized by the libraries would allow the library and its staff to use the Web 2.0 tools to more fully service its patrons. This could be through the use of blogs to promote the activities or programs of the library or even a MySpace page which could potentially allow comment and interaction with the public. The problems that the libraries may encounter in using the Web 2.0 tools in providing services to the public is the fact that there would be the possibility of inappropriate material being submitted by the public in the materials published to Web 2.0 by the libraries. Security of private information in the very public 2.0 is important.
With technology exploding, libraries are going to have to learn to use these tools in order to keep up with the new generation of library users who will be growing up with the computer and thus the world at their fingertips.
Addition to Thing 1
I finally got sitemeter added to my Blog site. This will let me know who and why people visit my site, I think. Now on to Thing 2.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Just Playing
Check out my photo of my two youngest grandchildren and my great grandson. My daughter helped me with this.
Thing 1 Set Up and Register
Am I really blogging? I found my Blog name on the participants list so I am thrilled that I accomplished Thing 1 and actually got registered. The instructiosn for me were a little vague but I succeeded! If I can do it, anyone can!
With the Christmas gift of a new digital camera, I am now anxious to explore the Flickr site and learn how to share photos while I am experimenting and learning the features of my new camera.
My grandchildren and children use MySpace. They post pictures, chat and have friends. When I explore the Thing related to MySpace, I hope it will allow me to understand and speak their "language" and keep in contact with this aspect of their social environment through viewing and contributing ideas, images and comments.
I guess I'm now ready to go forward with Thing 2 and see where it leads me in this new technology environment.
With the Christmas gift of a new digital camera, I am now anxious to explore the Flickr site and learn how to share photos while I am experimenting and learning the features of my new camera.
I guess I'm now ready to go forward with Thing 2 and see where it leads me in this new technology environment.
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