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

I love My Library said Dalton
Originally uploaded by pcassels2

My grandson Dalton enjoys his visits to the library with his school class. He loves books!

Thing 6 Flickr Mashups

Mosiac creation
Originally uploaded by pcassels2

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Working on the Blog

Trying to fix the comment.

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.