Favorites? Probably Flickr, U-Tube, Del.icio.us. I think I could find a use for one or two of the web-based applications--especially the Excel program. The RSS Feeds and Technorati left me scratching my head. I'm familiar with Wikis so already had an appreciation for them.
How has this exercise affected my lifelong learning goals? Well it definitely has given me more confidence in knowing a little bit about all the terms, names & whatnots of things I was clueless about. I probably would have remained so if it wasn't for this learning experience. A little twist of the arm can go a long way.
On the other hand, it has also left me with some level of anxiety about how little I know & how much is available & how much will continue to surface, leaving me feeling behind no matter what.
No take-aways for me. Or unexpected outcomes. Well, having gotten started on this blog makes me feel slightly accomplished.
I don't have any suggestions for improving on this program. I can see that all those who participated in assisting the staff did a fantastic job of things. I can only imagine how much time it took.
My biggest negative reaction about the program is that it took a great deal of time out of my regular workday. In fact, here I am on a Sunday afternoon sitting at my library computer typing away to complete my tasks. Hooray, I think I'm done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING US DO THIS. IT WAS A WORTHWHILE ENDEAVOR.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Friday, September 7, 2007
#22 Social Networking
I viewed the U-tube video on this topic and also listened to Newsweek's Facebook Challenge (as well as having read the Newsweek cover page article on social networking, since I get Newsweek.) I read the first couple paragraphs of Why I Love It. And also, Why I hate It.
I am not a member of Facebook or MySpace or even Friendster ( a new one on me). One makes time for things they like and making time for something as time-consuming as social networking would be a monumental endeavor. But besides the fact that it is very time-consuming, it's also a culture I'm not interested in. I'd rather be involved in the real world rather than the virtual. Face-to-face interaction is more my style. In fact, I'm not even that fond of the telephone. So for me it's purely a personal preference. Another hesitation I have is that it appears unsafe and to go a bitter farther on that thought, it seems it could be very dangerous. So much of you could get out there to the world.
On the other hand, I see its value in being able to make contacts so much easier-- for things like finding jobs, new friends, partners, etc. I can also see its value as a learning tool. But none of my interests would motivate me to pursue Facebook as a tool.
I am not a member of Facebook or MySpace or even Friendster ( a new one on me). One makes time for things they like and making time for something as time-consuming as social networking would be a monumental endeavor. But besides the fact that it is very time-consuming, it's also a culture I'm not interested in. I'd rather be involved in the real world rather than the virtual. Face-to-face interaction is more my style. In fact, I'm not even that fond of the telephone. So for me it's purely a personal preference. Another hesitation I have is that it appears unsafe and to go a bitter farther on that thought, it seems it could be very dangerous. So much of you could get out there to the world.
On the other hand, I see its value in being able to make contacts so much easier-- for things like finding jobs, new friends, partners, etc. I can also see its value as a learning tool. But none of my interests would motivate me to pursue Facebook as a tool.
Monday, August 20, 2007
#21 Podcasts
This is one of my favorites...most useful to me. Thanks everyone.
I've chosen PodcastAlley to do my browsing. Searching "book review" brought up 200 podcast titles. These numbers amaze me, finding it somewhat daunting that there is so much out there that I have been missing.
Next I chose the following book review titles, BOOK REVIEW NOISE, RACHEL'S REVIEWS, THE LITERATE LOSER, and BOOK SNARK. Something for everyone.
I think I'll check out the How to podcast tutorial link as well but some other time.
I'm copying the below info so I don't forget. This looks like something I could really enjoy. Living in the woods creates certain problems--like--being limited to dial-up and therefore having limited access to much of everything fun & wonderful. Now I can learn how to download (or subscribe to) stuff that I can put on my thumb drive & then take home to listen to on my PC or on my new MP3 player! No more hard rock music while on the treadmill at WellWorks.
Subscribe
Don't panic! — It's almost always free.
When you subscribe to a podcast you'll get the newest episodes delivered right to you as soon as they're available. To subscribe, though, you'll need to get some great music software like the Yahoo! Music Engine or Apple iTunes. New episodes will show up there whenever they're available.
Download
If you just want a copy of a particular episode, you don't have to subscribe. You can just click the "Download" button to save to your hard disk. Then, manage it and play it like you would any other audio file. (But trust us, you'll like subscribing.)
On the Go
If you want to listen to a podcast on your MP3 player, it's easy. Just download the episode to your computer, or subscribe to the series, and use your music software (Yahoo! Music Engine or Apple iTunes) to transfer it to your MP3 player.
I've chosen PodcastAlley to do my browsing. Searching "book review" brought up 200 podcast titles. These numbers amaze me, finding it somewhat daunting that there is so much out there that I have been missing.
Next I chose the following book review titles, BOOK REVIEW NOISE, RACHEL'S REVIEWS, THE LITERATE LOSER, and BOOK SNARK. Something for everyone.
I think I'll check out the How to podcast tutorial link as well but some other time.
I'm copying the below info so I don't forget. This looks like something I could really enjoy. Living in the woods creates certain problems--like--being limited to dial-up and therefore having limited access to much of everything fun & wonderful. Now I can learn how to download (or subscribe to) stuff that I can put on my thumb drive & then take home to listen to on my PC or on my new MP3 player! No more hard rock music while on the treadmill at WellWorks.
Subscribe
Don't panic! — It's almost always free.
When you subscribe to a podcast you'll get the newest episodes delivered right to you as soon as they're available. To subscribe, though, you'll need to get some great music software like the Yahoo! Music Engine or Apple iTunes. New episodes will show up there whenever they're available.
Download
If you just want a copy of a particular episode, you don't have to subscribe. You can just click the "Download" button to save to your hard disk. Then, manage it and play it like you would any other audio file. (But trust us, you'll like subscribing.)
On the Go
If you want to listen to a podcast on your MP3 player, it's easy. Just download the episode to your computer, or subscribe to the series, and use your music software (Yahoo! Music Engine or Apple iTunes) to transfer it to your MP3 player.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
# 20 Me & U-Tubing
(Hmm. Never try to download Skype & download a videocam & then say 'yes' to restart your computer, while you just completed a entire entry into your blog w/o saving first...$##@#!*&xx#@&^% !!!)
So maybe I said the first time around that I checked out Hawaii videos--specifically, Kailua, to see if there was anything about this lovely little Hawaiian area I've visited a few times. Sure enough, there were plenty. So enjoy my choice. Click on the link if you want to go to U-Tube to view or just start up this embedded version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKNmJKFu7pU
What do I like or dislike about UTube? How can one not like it. There's something for everyone.
Applicable to library websites? Sure, it seems like just the thing to make a library instruction easier or to give a website a little more pizazz.
So maybe I said the first time around that I checked out Hawaii videos--specifically, Kailua, to see if there was anything about this lovely little Hawaiian area I've visited a few times. Sure enough, there were plenty. So enjoy my choice. Click on the link if you want to go to U-Tube to view or just start up this embedded version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKNmJKFu7pU
What do I like or dislike about UTube? How can one not like it. There's something for everyone.
Applicable to library websites? Sure, it seems like just the thing to make a library instruction easier or to give a website a little more pizazz.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
# 19 Discovering Web 2.0 Tools
I've chosen Books from the short list of awards and the site called LuLu which came in first place. http://www.lulu.com/ Why settle for less!In LuLu there are books, calendars, artwork, music & audio, and videos. Looks like this is the site to publish your thing & then offer it free or sell.
I especially liked the artwork section where I searched "Chicago," my hometown, & found a great selection of photos. I copied a few & pasted them into a MS Publisher document... Is this legal?? I think there's more I need to know.
# 18 Web-based Applications
My discoveries...I looked at many of the web-based productivity publications. Mostly Goolge's. I created a calendar for the month of Aug. just to see how things work. I also went into G's documents & spreadsheets. Since I have so many Excel spreadsheets, I imported one of them into a G spreadsheet. Easy enough. Then I set it up so that I could share it with--who else?--Lorraine. So girlfriend, if you're reading this you can also check out my doc on ENG 151s at...
Link to my new Google Spreadsheet
Enjoy the read!
Link to my new Google Spreadsheet
Enjoy the read!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
# 17 Playing Around w/Wikis
As I mentioned earlier, I have been entering into the Reference Dept. Refwiki for some time now. I found it even easier than the same entries I used to make in our Refblog.
So, as per one of the discovery exercises, I created a login acct. so I could "play in the sandbox" and looked around and fooled around and added my blog to the Favorite Blogs site.
My general take on the whole wiki system is that, & perhaps this is because I am more experienced w/wikis than some of the other L2.0s, although it has some disadvantages, i.e. entries can be easily tampered with, I think its collaborative qualities & its quick updates are positive & useful.
So, as per one of the discovery exercises, I created a login acct. so I could "play in the sandbox" and looked around and fooled around and added my blog to the Favorite Blogs site.
My general take on the whole wiki system is that, & perhaps this is because I am more experienced w/wikis than some of the other L2.0s, although it has some disadvantages, i.e. entries can be easily tampered with, I think its collaborative qualities & its quick updates are positive & useful.
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