What's on Your Mind

Useful Feeds

2007-08-30T14:58:00.000-04:00

http://www.bloglines.com/public/twoo

I located a few useful news feeds. It was a learning experience to see what's out there.

Finally #23

2007-08-23T17:18:00.000-04:00

I am sure that all the lessons were good for some and some of the lessons were good for all. I enjoyed image generator and the word processing online teaching the most. Some of the things I learned I probably wouldn't use, but it is good to know they are out there. It opens your eyes to more possibilities. And if someone is looking for some of these resources, I hope I could help them with that now.

Audio Books

2007-08-23T17:11:00.001-04:00

I am alittle familair with this, although I don't use it. I prefer to read a book if I have time, my drive to work isn't long enough to get much in if I was listening to an audiobook. But, I think this is a great resource for many. Especially those that are at home and don't get to the library that often.

Podcasts

2007-08-23T17:05:00.000-04:00

Not sure I had time to investigate this because I'm not sure I see the value of it. And, who has the time to listen to all this stuff?

YouTube

2007-08-23T16:10:00.000-04:00

If you haven't checked out Second Life yet, here's another opportunity. This is an introduction video I found on You Tube. You can take classes here at colleges, go to libraries, I don't even know the extent of it.

Web 2.0 Winners

2007-08-23T15:39:00.000-04:00

I went to Cocktail Builder and it was cool. I like that they rate the drinks so you don't spend your time trying stuff you may not like.
Also, am familiar with Google maps and think it is the only way to go. I have actually pulled google maps up and talked to someone over a cell several times to help them find a location or get "unlost". I think it is great.... you are coming to a bridge-- do you see it? H2O should be on your left. Are you there? It's great.

Online Word Processing Tools

2007-08-23T15:30:00.000-04:00

I think this is a great tool. Especially for those that don't have the money to invest in Microsoft Word or some other program. However, I was wondering how compatible it would be with online classes, for example. For the posting and editing required by colleges.

Current Bookvan Drivers

2007-08-23T15:21:00.000-04:00

I went to the sandbox today, then, I had an idea that maybe it would be fun to communicate with current bookvan drivers. Are there any out there?

Wikis

2007-08-20T17:13:00.001-04:00

I think this could be a useful tool to Libraries. The uses of it are endless. A good way to post information, upcoming events, people's opinions, ask questions, etc. The only limit would be if not all people have a computer or access to the Internet, they end of coming into the library anyway, but then they could always post their opinions once in the library and pick up a good book.

Library 2.0 OH!

2007-08-20T16:39:00.000-04:00

Basically I get the idea that times are changing and we need to change with it, or get out of the way.
After all, if you aren't living on the edge, you are taking up too much room. (read on a bumper sticker somewhere)
Libraries need to provide the type of service that the patrons are looking for if we want them to continue to look to us. Forever changing to meet the demands of technology. Better get those grants going....

Technorati

2007-08-20T16:22:00.000-04:00

It seemed to me that quick view and posts were pretty much the same and blog was more opinion.
Although, I guess all of it is, but the format looked different. I didn't spend much time here, I didn't really find what I thought I might. It mostly looks like it covers technical stuff.
I have to wonder if all the stuff people stick out there is clogging up the internet.

Who has the time to actually sit and read the posts and keep up with it?

Tag, Your It

2007-08-20T12:01:00.000-04:00

Looking at del.icio.us, only briefly, I guess it is good for bookmarking your stuff and then you can access it from anywhere. I usually am only on a couple of computers where I actually have time to work or search for things, so I use the favorites feature to hold my links.

Rollyo

2007-08-20T11:28:00.000-04:00

I am not thrilled with this option. I think it limits your search, which in most circumstances I would not want to do. There may be some situations where you only want a limited amount of sources, but I like to stay open to all of what is available, you never know what you might find.

Library Thing

2007-08-20T10:54:00.000-04:00

Here it is, Library Thing (book list).
http://www.librarything.com/catalog/tmwoods
(This is only a partial list.) This is good for those patrons that are
always asking us if we have a list of the books they have read. It
is a great tool for keeping track. I can't imagine I would use it on
a regular basis.

Image Generator

2007-08-18T16:44:00.000-04:00

OK, so I didn't quite make it through the searching for image generators when I came upon this:
http://www.solaas.com.ar/dreamlines/

Then, I got lost dreaming for awhile......

This actually had some real cool stuff, but it will take me much longer to investigate:
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2006/11/09/online-generators/

RSS and Merlin

2007-08-17T16:40:00.000-04:00

The RSS feeds I am not sure I would go into on a regular basis. It is hard to find the time to do this. I can see where it could be useful, especially the verbal news announcements and updates.
My sister has been talking to me about Second Life for quite some time. I have been there and am trying to learn more. It's fun. Hard to find the time.... You can sign up for classes, job interviews are sometimes conducted there, buy and sell, and soon perhaps be taxed as the government is trying to get in on it too!
Also, some of us have played with Site Pal, Linda sent me that, too!
Apparently my learning isn't 23 things but Linda things !!! :)

Cut Off From The World

2007-07-09T10:34:00.000-04:00

I did not realize how much my family depends on the use of the internet until our home network went out for a few days. My thoughts were that we had been cut off from the world. We were forced to interact with each other because the internet was down. I did not realize how much a part of our lives it had become.

Flicker Stuff and other sites

2007-07-09T10:26:00.000-04:00

Retrievr is fun to explore. I am not sure exactly how it could be used, but it is fun to see what gets pulled up. Also, I guess if you are searching for a certain color photo you could narrow your search with this tool. But why would you be looking for certain color photos?

BLOGGING

2007-06-26T13:17:00.000-04:00

What's the point? What is your opinion of Blogging? (Be honest)

Work/Life Balance

2007-06-26T13:11:00.000-04:00

Do you have a balance in your life? What would be important to you to promote this balance?
For example flex time. For more info on flextime, which is also a tool: http://www1.umn.edu/umnnews/Feature_Stories/Flex_your_time.html

7 1/2 Lifelong Learning Habits

2007-06-26T12:25:00.001-04:00

What have you learned from this teaching?
I like the 'play' part. After all, a happy employee is much more productive.