As you can see, I have been having a little bit of fun playing.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Lesson 10: Reflection [Conclusion]
Upon reflecting over the past few weeks, I have learned that the internet it is evolving, growing and sometimes leaving people behind. It is going so fast I find it hard to keep up with all the new and exciting things going on in the world of cyberspace.
Some of the things I considered my favorites are Flickr, Generators, Big Huge Labs, Library Thing, and Del.icio.us just to name of few. In the future, I hope to revisit and investigate in more detail the sites I mentioned.
As for the Lifelong Learning Goals I would have to say it has hit every one of the 7 ½ Lifelong Learning Habits. I will assume this course has introduced the class to a fraction of what is available on the internet. I know from my own perspective that I learned about things I had never heard about until now. If I liked them or not and it could have been something that was not really of interest to me at this particular time, I know it is there if I have the urge to do more investigation later.
You asked if there were unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised us. I would have to say I was surprised every step of the way.
To accomplish setting up a blog and adding pictures and videos to it was probably my biggest accomplishment. Better than that, I can go back and explore the sites that really peak my personal interests.
What you could do differently to improve, I have not a clue. There is just so much out on the internet to deal with; you would probably never run out of material for another program.
Upon reflecting over the past few weeks, I have learned that the internet it is evolving, growing and sometimes leaving people behind. It is going so fast I find it hard to keep up with all the new and exciting things going on in the world of cyberspace.
Some of the things I considered my favorites are Flickr, Generators, Big Huge Labs, Library Thing, and Del.icio.us just to name of few. In the future, I hope to revisit and investigate in more detail the sites I mentioned.
As for the Lifelong Learning Goals I would have to say it has hit every one of the 7 ½ Lifelong Learning Habits. I will assume this course has introduced the class to a fraction of what is available on the internet. I know from my own perspective that I learned about things I had never heard about until now. If I liked them or not and it could have been something that was not really of interest to me at this particular time, I know it is there if I have the urge to do more investigation later.
You asked if there were unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised us. I would have to say I was surprised every step of the way.
To accomplish setting up a blog and adding pictures and videos to it was probably my biggest accomplishment. Better than that, I can go back and explore the sites that really peak my personal interests.
What you could do differently to improve, I have not a clue. There is just so much out on the internet to deal with; you would probably never run out of material for another program.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Lesson 9: Wikis
It would seem that there are many things to consider when deciding to create a Wiki site. Whom is the Wiki reaching out to? Librarians? Teachers? Or the general public and for what purpose? Will it be informational or instructional? What kind of guidelines will be established? Someone may have to decide what is and is not acceptable. Will it be Live? Or hosted by a Wiki farm? What software to use? When accessing the Montana Librarians Wiki, the security on my computer went crazy. It seems the site Wetpaint is high-risk according to the security software on my home computer. It tells me ‘Owner: Hides its identity.’ This is only the beginning of the list. It seems to go on and on.
There are advantages to using a Wiki but on the other side, there are the disadvantages. I like that in the case of the Montana Librarians Wiki they have guidelines for Wiki use which shows that there is someone keeping and eye out to make sure people do not go overboard with their comments, deletions, and/or additions to the Wiki.
The use of a Wiki in the Library World does have advantages. It could be informational as well as instructional. Patrons would be able to give their thoughts using the guidelines that were established.
Do not get me wrong if there were more hours in the day I might consider establishing a Wiki of some sort. But for right now, I will try answering some of the many questions and weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the establishment of a Wiki.
It would seem that there are many things to consider when deciding to create a Wiki site. Whom is the Wiki reaching out to? Librarians? Teachers? Or the general public and for what purpose? Will it be informational or instructional? What kind of guidelines will be established? Someone may have to decide what is and is not acceptable. Will it be Live? Or hosted by a Wiki farm? What software to use? When accessing the Montana Librarians Wiki, the security on my computer went crazy. It seems the site Wetpaint is high-risk according to the security software on my home computer. It tells me ‘Owner: Hides its identity.’ This is only the beginning of the list. It seems to go on and on.
There are advantages to using a Wiki but on the other side, there are the disadvantages. I like that in the case of the Montana Librarians Wiki they have guidelines for Wiki use which shows that there is someone keeping and eye out to make sure people do not go overboard with their comments, deletions, and/or additions to the Wiki.
The use of a Wiki in the Library World does have advantages. It could be informational as well as instructional. Patrons would be able to give their thoughts using the guidelines that were established.
Do not get me wrong if there were more hours in the day I might consider establishing a Wiki of some sort. But for right now, I will try answering some of the many questions and weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the establishment of a Wiki.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Lesson 8a: Tagging - Social Bookmarking
Created an account on Del.icio.us, I can only imagine how useful this tool can be in the real world of surfing the web when looking for a specific topic. After creating the account I played around and looked at some sites that I might want to “bookmark” and found it very easy to substitute a TAG rather than go through the process of bookmarking to ‘My Favorites’. You see an advantage to using tags especially when you start looking for a bookmark under ‘My Favorites’. I never seem to remember exactly where it was I filed that particular bookmark. Now it will be easier. All I have to remember is the TAG I used. It is also helpful to have a list of the tags I have assigned.
After looking at the site Technorati that to me looked like a news site, I do not know what to think. I would guess if you just wanted to see the news dealing with certain tags such as the Presidential Election it could be of help. To make any kind of a comment on Technorati I need more information. I will continue to look into this medium or someone can enlighten me. At this time, I do not see much value in it.
Created an account on Del.icio.us, I can only imagine how useful this tool can be in the real world of surfing the web when looking for a specific topic. After creating the account I played around and looked at some sites that I might want to “bookmark” and found it very easy to substitute a TAG rather than go through the process of bookmarking to ‘My Favorites’. You see an advantage to using tags especially when you start looking for a bookmark under ‘My Favorites’. I never seem to remember exactly where it was I filed that particular bookmark. Now it will be easier. All I have to remember is the TAG I used. It is also helpful to have a list of the tags I have assigned.
After looking at the site Technorati that to me looked like a news site, I do not know what to think. I would guess if you just wanted to see the news dealing with certain tags such as the Presidential Election it could be of help. To make any kind of a comment on Technorati I need more information. I will continue to look into this medium or someone can enlighten me. At this time, I do not see much value in it.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Lesson 7: YouTube (continued):
After looking at all of the puppies, I thought I should see what I could find under a search of ‘Libraries’ and how to applied it to a Library Website. I was very surprised to find several Public Libraries already have added their own videos to the YouTube site. Yes, they were a bit like commercials for the library but the list includes:
1) Promotions for story time,
2) How to use the library self check out,
3) Library tours,
4) Interlibrary Loan how to guides,
5) Tutor for help on homework,
6) Instructions on use of the Library {OPAC} then locating the item on the shelf,
7) Book hooks,
8) What is new in the Library,
9) Programs available at the Public Library,
10) The list seems to be endless.
I have to say the video on the internet can be useful in promoting Public Libraries. The uses are unlimited if done in a tasteful manner.
After looking at all of the puppies, I thought I should see what I could find under a search of ‘Libraries’ and how to applied it to a Library Website. I was very surprised to find several Public Libraries already have added their own videos to the YouTube site. Yes, they were a bit like commercials for the library but the list includes:
1) Promotions for story time,
2) How to use the library self check out,
3) Library tours,
4) Interlibrary Loan how to guides,
5) Tutor for help on homework,
6) Instructions on use of the Library {OPAC} then locating the item on the shelf,
7) Book hooks,
8) What is new in the Library,
9) Programs available at the Public Library,
10) The list seems to be endless.
I have to say the video on the internet can be useful in promoting Public Libraries. The uses are unlimited if done in a tasteful manner.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Lesson 7: YouTube
For Lesson 7 it was recommended that we explore some of the sites where the videos that have been put on the internet by all sorts of users. So began the search of the YouTube site. Since I am not into filmmaking [not even the home moves kind], I thought it was like watching the commercials on TV [which I try to avoid]. Some of the people real have an opinion and like to share it. Some of the clips I saw were downright disgusting and the language they were using really turned me off. I could not finish watching some of the clips not for any amount of money.
When I happened on a clip about puppies, I was fascinated by their cute antics. Nice clean fun and cute little faces to boot. You could say I fell in Luv with the video Puppy Luv and had to add it to my blog.
When I happened on a clip about puppies, I was fascinated by their cute antics. Nice clean fun and cute little faces to boot. You could say I fell in Luv with the video Puppy Luv and had to add it to my blog.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Podcasts
I have listened to the introduction for Podcasts by Suzanne and the webcast by Greg Schwartz [A Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting: Part 1- A Consumers Guide] and even took a few notes.
Went to Podcastalley, Yahoo Podcasts, and Podcastnet and checked out what they had dealing with book reviews. Most of what I saw dealt with comic books. I have to say this podcasts thing has not grabbed my interest to the point I would go out of my way at this time to seek further information on this topic
Although I did add an RSS feed to my bloglines account, my interest would be in an MP3 so I would be able to download a book for listening. Can anyone out there tell me why in the advertisements for MP3’s they are telling me how many songs can be downloaded but not how many hours? I see an MP3 [with a bookmark] as something to save me from fussing with tapes and/or CDs.
I have listened to the introduction for Podcasts by Suzanne and the webcast by Greg Schwartz [A Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting: Part 1- A Consumers Guide] and even took a few notes.
Went to Podcastalley, Yahoo Podcasts, and Podcastnet and checked out what they had dealing with book reviews. Most of what I saw dealt with comic books. I have to say this podcasts thing has not grabbed my interest to the point I would go out of my way at this time to seek further information on this topic
Although I did add an RSS feed to my bloglines account, my interest would be in an MP3 so I would be able to download a book for listening. Can anyone out there tell me why in the advertisements for MP3’s they are telling me how many songs can be downloaded but not how many hours? I see an MP3 [with a bookmark] as something to save me from fussing with tapes and/or CDs.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Well, moved on and found another great tool. I especially like ‘Library Thing’ as a way of tracking books I read. When you are able to make a comment on whether you loved, liked, or disliked the book is great. It sure is easy enough to access and check the books in the past as well as the future. My problem is I would like to add every book I have every read – I know --- it is impossible.
Lesson 5 gives us a list of hundreds of ‘Image Generators’ to play around with and we have to pick just ONE. I find it difficult to do. I just have to pick two.
This is alot of fun.
The URL for this 'Image Generator' of Photo frame:
I do not know about anybody else but I must have tried at least twenty or thirty of them just to see what happen. Do we have to move on to the rest of these lessons? [I am just kidding.] Because I am having too much fun just between ‘Flickr’, ‘Image Generators’, and ‘Library Thing’ which I took a peek at.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Flickr {continued}
By signing up with BigHugeLabs, I was able to have a little bit of fun by using the Warholizer, Mosaic Maker, and Bead Art. It was easy enough to use the photos I had uploaded to my Flickr account. I think I could get alittle carried away with these options. I will have to go back to BigHugeLabs and play with some of the other toys, games, and utilities they have available. I could real have fun with some of my pictures from the Flathead Lake area.
Monday, January 21, 2008
FlickrWell, I have gotten this far in Flickr. This is a picture of all the work going on in Technical Services at the present time. I sometimes think we may be a little overworked [but do not tell the Director]. I am not sure what is next but for now I have to give my brain a rest. Maybe I will have something to rejuvenate my brain and get back to this later.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
I decided to STOP back up and take my time in continuing with these lessons. I am the kind of person that when I have to assemble something I look at the picture and put it together. After I have it assembled, I go back and read the directions. It would be quicker and easier if I read and follow the directions at the beginning.
7 ½ Lifelong Learning Habits
7 ½ Lifelong Learning Habits
You could say I had the end with a GOAL in mind when I began this project which is the first of the 7 ½ lifelong learning habits. Now I guess I should settle down and learn the rest of the learning habits at my speed instead of trying to get ahead of or keep up with others taking this online course.
RSS
RSS
Therefore, I backed up and looked at lesson 3. I was actually enjoying the search for some of the bloglines in RSS that I subscribed to. You could say it is a variety of things. It includes fellow students’ feeds, work related, and just plain fun things I thought I might like to discover on my own time.
What I really like about RSS is the information is closer to you. By making, your own choices it can save the searching through the thousands of websites. It is almost like having your own private ‘coffee klatch’ readily available.
I can see RSS being a real advantage in the Reference area of the library especially when the schools have a class project related to a specific area of study. It might be easier to pull up an RSS feed for links available for the students than to do a search that comes up with the thousands of sites.
What I really like about RSS is the information is closer to you. By making, your own choices it can save the searching through the thousands of websites. It is almost like having your own private ‘coffee klatch’ readily available.
I can see RSS being a real advantage in the Reference area of the library especially when the schools have a class project related to a specific area of study. It might be easier to pull up an RSS feed for links available for the students than to do a search that comes up with the thousands of sites.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Well the blog ‘zia testa rossa’ was established and moving right along I have begun work on my next lesson - Flickr. I have read it over and now have to give it some thought as to what I really would like to do. I have all kinds of things running around in my mind, but for now back to the tour of Flickr Learn More.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Just Getting Started
Well I have finally come to the point where I can play on the computer, and enjoy some of the fun things that have been set up for this online class.
Up to this time, I was involved with another project. Just making it home after work and not sitting down and falling asleep was my objective.
I kept hearing some of my co-workers talking about setting up their blog and the names they decided to use for a blog name. It took a lot of thought and research to come up with the name I decided to use for my blog. With the help of family and a language specialist, I finally decided on.
Zia testa rossa
It does physically describe me to some extent. I will leave it to those who are curious enough to figure it out.
I kept hearing some of my co-workers talking about setting up their blog and the names they decided to use for a blog name. It took a lot of thought and research to come up with the name I decided to use for my blog. With the help of family and a language specialist, I finally decided on.
Zia testa rossa
It does physically describe me to some extent. I will leave it to those who are curious enough to figure it out.
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