Thing #24
I didn't think I would get back into the blogging so quickly, but today, when I received a menu from the restaurant where we are having our holiday gala, I found I had---file conversion issues! Mary suggested Zamzar--Thing 24. I tried it and it was so simple. Just four easy steps. It took me about a half an hour to receive the document via email, but I was not in a hurry. I converted the document into a txt file. WoW. I guess I still love the blogging.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Thing # 23
The journey from Thing #1 to Thing #23 has been fun, frustrating, educational and enjoyable. I have learned that it is possible to "catch up" with some of the new technology. I certainly know more about blogging than anyone in my immediate family. No matter what aspect of the blog I mention, either they haven't heard about it or haven't experienced it. So, at this point I have to say I am really proud of myself. I am also thankful that we have been challenged in this way. It has been like a great, exhilarating roller coaster ride!
The weeks have been a mix of fun and easy and hard and difficult. I am very aware of so many new words related to blogging, so many new and useful features and sites. The best part of the whole Library 2.0 has been the give and take, viewing and discussing of blog related topics with library coworkers. This has been the most rewarding aspect of the whole project. Being able to check out all the blogs, charting progress and getting new ideas from coworkers blogs has just been pure fun, fun, fun!
I just checked over my learning contract that I filled out at the start of the process. I have not looked at this sheet since I originally filled it out. The most glaring section is the part that lists the obstacles. I had FOUR very strong obstacles listed and NOT ONE has even been a concern. So many of us just got carried away with the whole process. I never thought this would happen.
I sure do feel like a life long learner at this point in time. I would certainly participate if another discovery program was offered in the future. And now on to Beyond 23 Things.......
The journey from Thing #1 to Thing #23 has been fun, frustrating, educational and enjoyable. I have learned that it is possible to "catch up" with some of the new technology. I certainly know more about blogging than anyone in my immediate family. No matter what aspect of the blog I mention, either they haven't heard about it or haven't experienced it. So, at this point I have to say I am really proud of myself. I am also thankful that we have been challenged in this way. It has been like a great, exhilarating roller coaster ride!
The weeks have been a mix of fun and easy and hard and difficult. I am very aware of so many new words related to blogging, so many new and useful features and sites. The best part of the whole Library 2.0 has been the give and take, viewing and discussing of blog related topics with library coworkers. This has been the most rewarding aspect of the whole project. Being able to check out all the blogs, charting progress and getting new ideas from coworkers blogs has just been pure fun, fun, fun!
I just checked over my learning contract that I filled out at the start of the process. I have not looked at this sheet since I originally filled it out. The most glaring section is the part that lists the obstacles. I had FOUR very strong obstacles listed and NOT ONE has even been a concern. So many of us just got carried away with the whole process. I never thought this would happen.
I sure do feel like a life long learner at this point in time. I would certainly participate if another discovery program was offered in the future. And now on to Beyond 23 Things.......
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Thing # 22
Listened and watched the demo for NetLibrary. Very comprehensive. I learned about ways to access, how to set up an account, how to view the ebook (online reader), navigational tools. The most amazing is econtent. WOW!! Can search by keyword, zoom in or out, search inside books,easily find a specific page, can add notes. This is all so amazing. Great for research.
I created an account for myself, very easy. Used the dictionary and heard words pronounced. Viewed table of contents for selected titles. The whole site and all the options provide great access for research and reading the classics. Adding notes and searching through by keyword is a great feature.
I am getting ready to set up an ebook account and get started. The new MP3 player will come in handy.
Listened and watched the demo for NetLibrary. Very comprehensive. I learned about ways to access, how to set up an account, how to view the ebook (online reader), navigational tools. The most amazing is econtent. WOW!! Can search by keyword, zoom in or out, search inside books,easily find a specific page, can add notes. This is all so amazing. Great for research.
I created an account for myself, very easy. Used the dictionary and heard words pronounced. Viewed table of contents for selected titles. The whole site and all the options provide great access for research and reading the classics. Adding notes and searching through by keyword is a great feature.
I am getting ready to set up an ebook account and get started. The new MP3 player will come in handy.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Thing # 21
Checked out Yahoo Podcasts and listened to an interview with Michael Connelly on a podcast entitled Writers on Writing. It was very cool and informative so I added the RSS feed to my Bloglines account and now it is on my blog. Next I listened to Shrink Rap Radio, a psychology podcast. Listened to an interview with Stephen White, another favorite author of mine. Added the Shrink Rap Radio RSS feed to my Bloglines account. Fun, Fun Fun. I have to say that this Thing was easy, interesting and most of all fun. I will be plugging in more of my favorite authors and listening to their interviews. Shrink Rap Radio will certainly be interesting as well.
Checked out Yahoo Podcasts and listened to an interview with Michael Connelly on a podcast entitled Writers on Writing. It was very cool and informative so I added the RSS feed to my Bloglines account and now it is on my blog. Next I listened to Shrink Rap Radio, a psychology podcast. Listened to an interview with Stephen White, another favorite author of mine. Added the Shrink Rap Radio RSS feed to my Bloglines account. Fun, Fun Fun. I have to say that this Thing was easy, interesting and most of all fun. I will be plugging in more of my favorite authors and listening to their interviews. Shrink Rap Radio will certainly be interesting as well.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Thing # 20
YouTube is downright scary! There is just so much to be seen, and it can be very addictive. I chose this clip because I know someone in the video. She can be found on the far right side of the screen when the timer shows 44 seconds left. Very big 80's hair! Who would have thought I would know anything about NKOTB!
I also found a YouTube video that shows a tour of the church I attend. Though they show shots of the congregation, I was not in attendance when they filmed. PLYMC could actually post a You Tube video touring our libraries.
I searched for and found a Big Mac commercial from the 1970's. This is very important to me personally, since the one and only Big Mac museum just opened up in my hometown McDonald's. (What a very special distinction!)
YouTube is downright scary! There is just so much to be seen, and it can be very addictive. I chose this clip because I know someone in the video. She can be found on the far right side of the screen when the timer shows 44 seconds left. Very big 80's hair! Who would have thought I would know anything about NKOTB!
I also found a YouTube video that shows a tour of the church I attend. Though they show shots of the congregation, I was not in attendance when they filmed. PLYMC could actually post a You Tube video touring our libraries.
I searched for and found a Big Mac commercial from the 1970's. This is very important to me personally, since the one and only Big Mac museum just opened up in my hometown McDonald's. (What a very special distinction!)
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