#11: LibraryThing
LibraryThing is a great way to catalog the books you either are reading, want to read, or own. Creating an account was very easy. All I had to do was enter a user name and password and I was registered instantly. It was a lot of fun searching for items that I own. Check out my list so far: http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=FrogGirl&shelf=shelf
I only have 5 right now, but that's all the books I can remember at the moment. This site also links you to other people who share the same interests that you do. It's like a small library forum. It's very cool.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Week 5
#10: Online Image Generator
Wow, so many sites out there to choose from! And I can only choose one? That's not fair. Well, I think I'll choose LolCat Generator. You can see my image in this post.
I've never created my own images before. This was so much fun. The only time I ever did something like this was in school because I had to and they had the programs there to create images. Now that I can access them, it's so much fun!
I explored so many different sites, and I chose this one to put on my blog because...well isn't it just so cute?! The sneaky bunny was being mischievous and sneaking away a cookie for himself. I didn't even know bunnies liked cookies. Well, I guess I do now!
There were so many different sites, even a telegram site. You write in a message and select a girl or guy and they sing the message. It's very neat. And of course it's always awesome to create something funny from a picture you have or have found. I even created a ninja message. He runs across the screen with his ninja sword and 'cuts' the words on the screen. ...Very nifty! I had a lot of fun with image generators. If you want to try some out, click here: http://generatorblog.blogspot.com/
Week 4
#9: MerlinMerlin is a great site to find different links to the most up to date technology. There's anything from simple searches to detailed searches. I like Topix. As soon as I opened the webpage for it, Baltimore MD appeared with the latest up to date news stories. This is helpful so that someone doesn't have to always go through several webpages to find information. It's always current.
I like games, and I found on Merlin links to different game demos as well as creating avatars for a blog or just for fun. I used Meez, which I never heard of. While creating a Meez, it didn't differ too much difference than a Meego that's used by MSN. It was fun to create one and animate it. I don't think it will animate on here.
Merlin offers many opportunities for library staff to learn about technologies and different products, including gaming! I did find a site that I liked finding feeds off of...Feedster. First off, it was very colorful. Second, it was very easy to search for whatever you were looking for. And it returns many results from many different applications. It's very easy to navigate through. It's something I don't mind using if I'm looking for anything in particular.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Week 4
#8: Bloglines
I created a Bloglines account and found many different forums and sites that I never knew existed before. It's amazing how everything that I enjoy reading online is now all in one place for me. No more search this and search that. I can just go to one place and there they all are. Check out my feeds:http://www.bloglines.com/public/Frog-Lady
There were so many good sites to choose from. I couldn't choose all of them or it would defeat the purpose! So, I chose at least 10 for now. I may go back and choose more if I come across something else. I'm an animal person, I like Harry Potter, scrapbooking, and I'm getting married. So, I figured why not choose something from all of those categories. I did a mix of different feeds for my bloglines and it's wonderful! I can check it everyday. I can get ideas for my wedding that I didn't know before. I can find new ideas for my scrapbooking. And I can even keep up with news from Harry Potter. It's amazing what a simple button click can create. If I had known about this years ago, I wouldn't have so many favorites listed on my computer.
I could use this not only in my personal life, but at work too. At work, there are many new technologies coming out, and with a simple news feed 'bookmarked' as one would say, it's easier to just click and read instead of going to google.com or yahoo.com and searching for information that could be right in front of you. Libraries could use this technique too. My thoughts are if the information desk receives a lot of questions regarding a particular topic in the news today, instead of searching online for an answer for the customer, there could be an RSS feed located on a main site that the librarians could use. With a simple click, they could make the customer happy by getting a swift answer. I don't know much about working behind an information desk, but I have been one of those customers who asks a lot of questions to a librarian.
I created a Bloglines account and found many different forums and sites that I never knew existed before. It's amazing how everything that I enjoy reading online is now all in one place for me. No more search this and search that. I can just go to one place and there they all are. Check out my feeds:http://www.bloglines.com/public/Frog-Lady
There were so many good sites to choose from. I couldn't choose all of them or it would defeat the purpose! So, I chose at least 10 for now. I may go back and choose more if I come across something else. I'm an animal person, I like Harry Potter, scrapbooking, and I'm getting married. So, I figured why not choose something from all of those categories. I did a mix of different feeds for my bloglines and it's wonderful! I can check it everyday. I can get ideas for my wedding that I didn't know before. I can find new ideas for my scrapbooking. And I can even keep up with news from Harry Potter. It's amazing what a simple button click can create. If I had known about this years ago, I wouldn't have so many favorites listed on my computer.
I could use this not only in my personal life, but at work too. At work, there are many new technologies coming out, and with a simple news feed 'bookmarked' as one would say, it's easier to just click and read instead of going to google.com or yahoo.com and searching for information that could be right in front of you. Libraries could use this technique too. My thoughts are if the information desk receives a lot of questions regarding a particular topic in the news today, instead of searching online for an answer for the customer, there could be an RSS feed located on a main site that the librarians could use. With a simple click, they could make the customer happy by getting a swift answer. I don't know much about working behind an information desk, but I have been one of those customers who asks a lot of questions to a librarian.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Week 3
#7: Tech Blog
I think the best thing that I've ever discovered technology related is instant messaging. The people who created this idea and the programs associated with it did an amazing job. I communicate to many of my friends through instant messengers, such as Yahoo, AOL, and MSN. My friends don't live near me, or they have lives where they don't have all the time in the world to go out with me. In order for me to stay in touch, it's through instant messaging. It's a great communication tool beside email and phone, oh and text messaging. I also like meeting new people online, just to have someone to chat with, even if they are in California. I love being on the computer doing whatever I can get my hands on, and with instant messaging, it just makes it all the better for me. I like instant messaging, anyone else?
I think the best thing that I've ever discovered technology related is instant messaging. The people who created this idea and the programs associated with it did an amazing job. I communicate to many of my friends through instant messengers, such as Yahoo, AOL, and MSN. My friends don't live near me, or they have lives where they don't have all the time in the world to go out with me. In order for me to stay in touch, it's through instant messaging. It's a great communication tool beside email and phone, oh and text messaging. I also like meeting new people online, just to have someone to chat with, even if they are in California. I love being on the computer doing whatever I can get my hands on, and with instant messaging, it just makes it all the better for me. I like instant messaging, anyone else?
Week 3
#6: Flickr Mash-Ups and Third Party Sites
I've always wondered what it would be like to create a magazine. Now, I was able to create a cover for one! It was so easy to make. A simple click of a button and there's the cover...barcode and all. It's really neat to be able to do something like this. A little while ago I played Sneaks for my library at a local event. I had to try the costume on for size before I was able to wear it out. So, I paraded around my office and the cameras came out. This was one of them. Don't I look so happy? I created a SNEAKS Magazine. It was a lot of fun.
The ability to create these ideas is wonderful. With the use of API's, or Application Programming Interface, people can create anything their minds can think of to use digital photographs. I just happened across the magazine cover. You can create anything you desire, including trading cards and a miniature billboard that you would see on the side of the road. The site that I used (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/) allowed me to create this wonderful masterpiece. Doesn't it look great? I wonder if there could ever be a SNEAKS Magazine?
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Week 3
Part b: Create a Flikr account
Check out my account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8873261@N03/
It has one of our library's information desk!
Check out my account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8873261@N03/
It has one of our library's information desk!
Week 3
Interesting Image (part a)
I looked around on Flikr and since I'm an animal person, I thought I'd go to the 'Hot Tags' page. I clicked on Animals and I found hundreds of them. They're all so cute, but I came across this image of wild horses. It brings back college memories for me.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7539348@N05/543965962/
When I was in college, I used to ride horses next door to my college in between classes to kill off some time. It felt wonderful to feel the wind in my face and smell the fresh air. I loved helping out my neighbor take care of the horses. Interestingly enough, I met this person in a car accident I had outside of her place, well her boss' place anyway. She was the horse keeper. I was in a 5 car accident two houses down from the entrance of my school. I was alright, and she was riding the horses when she heard the accident happen, so she came out and helped direct traffic until the cops got there. I helped her out since I was alright. After a while of talking, and the cops went away, just before I got back into my car to go to school, she asked if I wanted to ever come over and help out with the horses. She'd teach me to ride them too. I've been on the normal rides where you have a guide pulling the horses around, but never was I able to ride one without help. So, I took her up on her offer.
I went over there a few days later and went riding about once or twice a week with her and my fiance. These weren't regular stable horses. These were retired race horses. I could really tell they were retired when they decided to start racing and I had to hold on so I wouldn't fall off. They were friendly though. I enjoyed myself so much over there. After a while, however, I had to stop coming over. I graduated school. I do miss riding horses though.
Looking at images that people post online is a great way for me to bring back memories. It's very interesting to see what a simple image can trigger in a person's mind. Flikr is great with allowing only handmade photos, not those copyrighted ones. These images truly show what people want to see.
I looked around on Flikr and since I'm an animal person, I thought I'd go to the 'Hot Tags' page. I clicked on Animals and I found hundreds of them. They're all so cute, but I came across this image of wild horses. It brings back college memories for me.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7539348@N05/543965962/
When I was in college, I used to ride horses next door to my college in between classes to kill off some time. It felt wonderful to feel the wind in my face and smell the fresh air. I loved helping out my neighbor take care of the horses. Interestingly enough, I met this person in a car accident I had outside of her place, well her boss' place anyway. She was the horse keeper. I was in a 5 car accident two houses down from the entrance of my school. I was alright, and she was riding the horses when she heard the accident happen, so she came out and helped direct traffic until the cops got there. I helped her out since I was alright. After a while of talking, and the cops went away, just before I got back into my car to go to school, she asked if I wanted to ever come over and help out with the horses. She'd teach me to ride them too. I've been on the normal rides where you have a guide pulling the horses around, but never was I able to ride one without help. So, I took her up on her offer.
I went over there a few days later and went riding about once or twice a week with her and my fiance. These weren't regular stable horses. These were retired race horses. I could really tell they were retired when they decided to start racing and I had to hold on so I wouldn't fall off. They were friendly though. I enjoyed myself so much over there. After a while, however, I had to stop coming over. I graduated school. I do miss riding horses though.
Looking at images that people post online is a great way for me to bring back memories. It's very interesting to see what a simple image can trigger in a person's mind. Flikr is great with allowing only handmade photos, not those copyrighted ones. These images truly show what people want to see.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Week 1: General Excercise
1 - Headphones check
2 - Watching and Listening
3 - 7 1/2 Habits of Lifelong Learners - My thoughts
There were two Habits which I felt that are easiest for me when learning something:
Habit 1: Begin with the End in Mind
I felt this was easiest because whenever I start any project, whether it be something to learn or something to create, I always look ahead at what the outcome will be. I think of my goals first, where I want the project/idea to go, and try and discover the end results. I do all this before I start. This way, I have an idea of where I'm going and a path to try and follow. There are times I run into road blocks along the way and I have to edit my goal, but the end results are always the way I had expected, or close to it.
Habit 6: Use Technology to your Advantage
I also felt this was easiest because I'm a technology girl. I love technology. I like to learn mostly by viewing things on a computer, whether it be a PowerPoint presentation, a web page, video, or even just a document. If it's on a computer, I like it. I also like watching tutorials, either on a TV, computer screen, or anything else that can show tutorials. Technology is also a great way to do many things in life. It's a great accomplice, such as exercising to music. I can usually always find a way to learn with technology.
As far as finding a habit that would be most difficult, I would have to choose:
Habit 4: Have Confidence in Yourself as a Competitive, Effective Learner
I felt this would be the most difficult because there are times that I find myself not believing that I can do something when aiming at a goal. I try hard, but depending on the road block, I can quickly loose confidence and go away from my goal. A statement that I read in this 'habit' - "Don't say it or think it unless you want it to be true" really means something to me. I feel it will be one of my motivating statements while I'm going through this process as well as anything else in my life. If I want something to happen, and I know that it can and will happen, I'll speak up. But if I don't feel it will, I won't say anything at all. I don't want to feel bad in the end when something bombs. I want to have a positive outlook on things, thus making confidence a partly hard goal for me. I will give it a shot though!
2 - Watching and Listening
3 - 7 1/2 Habits of Lifelong Learners - My thoughts
There were two Habits which I felt that are easiest for me when learning something:
Habit 1: Begin with the End in Mind
I felt this was easiest because whenever I start any project, whether it be something to learn or something to create, I always look ahead at what the outcome will be. I think of my goals first, where I want the project/idea to go, and try and discover the end results. I do all this before I start. This way, I have an idea of where I'm going and a path to try and follow. There are times I run into road blocks along the way and I have to edit my goal, but the end results are always the way I had expected, or close to it.
Habit 6: Use Technology to your Advantage
I also felt this was easiest because I'm a technology girl. I love technology. I like to learn mostly by viewing things on a computer, whether it be a PowerPoint presentation, a web page, video, or even just a document. If it's on a computer, I like it. I also like watching tutorials, either on a TV, computer screen, or anything else that can show tutorials. Technology is also a great way to do many things in life. It's a great accomplice, such as exercising to music. I can usually always find a way to learn with technology.
As far as finding a habit that would be most difficult, I would have to choose:
Habit 4: Have Confidence in Yourself as a Competitive, Effective Learner
I felt this would be the most difficult because there are times that I find myself not believing that I can do something when aiming at a goal. I try hard, but depending on the road block, I can quickly loose confidence and go away from my goal. A statement that I read in this 'habit' - "Don't say it or think it unless you want it to be true" really means something to me. I feel it will be one of my motivating statements while I'm going through this process as well as anything else in my life. If I want something to happen, and I know that it can and will happen, I'll speak up. But if I don't feel it will, I won't say anything at all. I don't want to feel bad in the end when something bombs. I want to have a positive outlook on things, thus making confidence a partly hard goal for me. I will give it a shot though!
Week 1
1.2
I've read the instructions of what to do with the 7 1/2 habits of Lifelong Learners. I am anxious to get started, so I'm going to listen to the 7 1/2 habits and report back when I'm done! Look for my next post soon.
I've read the instructions of what to do with the 7 1/2 habits of Lifelong Learners. I am anxious to get started, so I'm going to listen to the 7 1/2 habits and report back when I'm done! Look for my next post soon.
Week 1
1.1
I've not had a blog before, so I thought this was a great idea that our library has to offer us. I read the information provided here and I was amazed at what this learning experience will teach me. I can't wait to learn about all the different technolgies out there and what may be coming up in the future. I especially want to learn about podcasting and wikis. I hear about them, but I have never really experienced them before. Listening to the podcast and reading was great to help me understand what I'm about to dive into.
I've not had a blog before, so I thought this was a great idea that our library has to offer us. I read the information provided here and I was amazed at what this learning experience will teach me. I can't wait to learn about all the different technolgies out there and what may be coming up in the future. I especially want to learn about podcasting and wikis. I hear about them, but I have never really experienced them before. Listening to the podcast and reading was great to help me understand what I'm about to dive into.
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