Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Week 9
23.
I have come to the end of this learning curve of 23 things. I have enjoyed the journey with my colleagues and had some fun along the way. I may not use alot of what I have experienced but I will take away some exciting info. My favourites were YouTube, Flickr and Image Generator. Thanks for the opportunity to participate.
I have come to the end of this learning curve of 23 things. I have enjoyed the journey with my colleagues and had some fun along the way. I may not use alot of what I have experienced but I will take away some exciting info. My favourites were YouTube, Flickr and Image Generator. Thanks for the opportunity to participate.
Week 9
22.
Through my Bloglines I was looking for ebooks and came across Project gutenberg the first producer of free electronic books. I thought A Christmas Carol was apt at this time.
Through my Bloglines I was looking for ebooks and came across Project gutenberg the first producer of free electronic books. I thought A Christmas Carol was apt at this time.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Week 9
22.
NetLibrary looked a better option than podcasts. I would certainly like to see this included in our catalogue at Yarra Plenty.
NetLibrary looked a better option than podcasts. I would certainly like to see this included in our catalogue at Yarra Plenty.
Week 9
21.
I had a look around the Yahoo podcast site and couldn't find anything that I'd listen to. I would much rather read a book, listen to a cd or watch a dvd.
I had a look around the Yahoo podcast site and couldn't find anything that I'd listen to. I would much rather read a book, listen to a cd or watch a dvd.
Bushfires in Victorian Alps
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Monday, December 11, 2006
Week 8.
18.
Had a look at Zoho Writer but I think I'll stick with Microsoft Word etc. Better the devil you know than the devil you don't!
Had a look at Zoho Writer but I think I'll stick with Microsoft Word etc. Better the devil you know than the devil you don't!
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Week 7
16.
Had a look at Wiki websites and I know it's not going to be something that I'll use. There seemed to be a few pros and cons regarding this type of communication and learning. It may be easy to use and web based but you could be getting information that you'd probably have to check anyway. Why not Google it? It's also too open, as someone said "I don't want someone changing my writing" or even from Sir Tim Berner's-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web “Even the clearest, cleverest and most comprehensive website cannot hope to equal the wealth of information contained in a good reference book. The internet is most definitely not a substitute for a well-stocked public library.” I like that.
Had a look at Wiki websites and I know it's not going to be something that I'll use. There seemed to be a few pros and cons regarding this type of communication and learning. It may be easy to use and web based but you could be getting information that you'd probably have to check anyway. Why not Google it? It's also too open, as someone said "I don't want someone changing my writing" or even from Sir Tim Berner's-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web “Even the clearest, cleverest and most comprehensive website cannot hope to equal the wealth of information contained in a good reference book. The internet is most definitely not a substitute for a well-stocked public library.” I like that.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Week 6
15.
A lot of this technology is a bit above my head but I feel that it will be a good thing for the library service to pursue. I visited the Santa Monica Library and their website was terrific. Dvd and television, movie nights, playstation games and lots of book groups and a teen website (I wonder how they cope with their teenagers and behaviours). I feel strongly about the personal feel of a library and the connection that we have with our borrowers, they enjoy it and so do we. I also feel for the elderly and the not so elderly (thinking of my mum) who quite honestly will not like any change, and yes we will ease them into it and teach them, I know all that, but........ the personal quality is just as important. I find with the information technology I've experienced over the last month has even eclipsed my teenagers. I feel I have something over them (for a change!)
Here are some quotes that caught my attention:
"can be equally disastrous when a profession fails to acknowledge and adapt to radical, fundamental change in the marketplace it serves" Rick Anderson Director of Resource Acquisition,University of Nevada, Reno Libraries
"One of the principles I would add to the Library 2.0 meme is that “the Library is human” because it makes the library a social and emotionally engaging center for learning and experience" Michael Stephens Librarian, Blogger
Thank you and good night.
A lot of this technology is a bit above my head but I feel that it will be a good thing for the library service to pursue. I visited the Santa Monica Library and their website was terrific. Dvd and television, movie nights, playstation games and lots of book groups and a teen website (I wonder how they cope with their teenagers and behaviours). I feel strongly about the personal feel of a library and the connection that we have with our borrowers, they enjoy it and so do we. I also feel for the elderly and the not so elderly (thinking of my mum) who quite honestly will not like any change, and yes we will ease them into it and teach them, I know all that, but........ the personal quality is just as important. I find with the information technology I've experienced over the last month has even eclipsed my teenagers. I feel I have something over them (for a change!)
Here are some quotes that caught my attention:
"can be equally disastrous when a profession fails to acknowledge and adapt to radical, fundamental change in the marketplace it serves" Rick Anderson Director of Resource Acquisition,University of Nevada, Reno Libraries
"One of the principles I would add to the Library 2.0 meme is that “the Library is human” because it makes the library a social and emotionally engaging center for learning and experience" Michael Stephens Librarian, Blogger
Thank you and good night.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Week 6
13.
Created another account. This time with Del.icio.us. Posted my LibraryThing site to it and I'm quite happy with the result.
Created another account. This time with Del.icio.us. Posted my LibraryThing site to it and I'm quite happy with the result.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Week 5
11.
Opened a LibraryThing account and listed just some of the books I have read. A very good site for people to keep track of their reading. I will probably search this site more indepth once the 23 things is over with.
Opened a LibraryThing account and listed just some of the books I have read. A very good site for people to keep track of their reading. I will probably search this site more indepth once the 23 things is over with.
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Week 5
10.
Moving right along now on to Image Generators. This was fun, a bit like flickr. Getting into the Christmas spirit I found these reindeers on myalphapictures. You can create your own high quality personal picture products with your own images and texts or their pictures. Posters, cards, calendars and messages.
Moving right along now on to Image Generators. This was fun, a bit like flickr. Getting into the Christmas spirit I found these reindeers on myalphapictures. You can create your own high quality personal picture products with your own images and texts or their pictures. Posters, cards, calendars and messages.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Week 4
8.
I have set up my Bloglines account and have been able to post feeds to this. I've played around with my Blog and was able to change my dashboard. I find the whole feeds and rss thing very confusing and I'm starting to lose faith in my ability! I'll stick it out for a bit longer then I think I'll move on!
I have set up my Bloglines account and have been able to post feeds to this. I've played around with my Blog and was able to change my dashboard. I find the whole feeds and rss thing very confusing and I'm starting to lose faith in my ability! I'll stick it out for a bit longer then I think I'll move on!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Frame It
Fd Toys
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Back to Flickr!
I've gone back to play around with Flickr, this site is very addictive. I have also created a photo album which is very exciting. Instead of sending emails and attatchments of my photos I can post them on my site and with my ID and password people can view my photos and comment on them.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Week 3
7.
I know how the kids feel when they get on the computer to play games. I had so much fun on a site called sitepal, mucking around with the characters and putting words in their mouths. Dressing them up was a scream.
I know how the kids feel when they get on the computer to play games. I had so much fun on a site called sitepal, mucking around with the characters and putting words in their mouths. Dressing them up was a scream.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
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