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!)
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Thing # 19
Many of the sites/tools that are listed in "Just the Winners" category from Web 2.0 awards look very interesting to me. I have heard of some, but never actually tried to log in and find out what they had to offer. Even though we are to blog about one site, I want to just cover a few briefly and comment on why I found them interesting and perhaps useful.
Kayak, a travel site, seems to be one of many that offer discount rates on flights, hotels, cars etc. I had never tried it before and was pleased to see how quickly results came up and how easy it was to compare flight prices and info. Since I do travel as often as possible, I will certainly be using this along with other sites to find the best deals.
I was surprised to find out there were sites that involved philanthropy. The most interesting was Be Green Now. There is a carbon calculator on the site and lots of useful info on global warming, eco-action tips, glossary etc.
Probably the site I enjoyed exploring the most was craigslist. Another site I had heard about for years but never really tried to see how it was set up and find out what it was all about. It is just amazing what you can find. What a unique idea.
Other sites I found interesting were Zillow (real estate), Biblio (used books) and One Sentence (true stories told in one sentence,what fun!)
Many of the sites/tools that are listed in "Just the Winners" category from Web 2.0 awards look very interesting to me. I have heard of some, but never actually tried to log in and find out what they had to offer. Even though we are to blog about one site, I want to just cover a few briefly and comment on why I found them interesting and perhaps useful.
Kayak, a travel site, seems to be one of many that offer discount rates on flights, hotels, cars etc. I had never tried it before and was pleased to see how quickly results came up and how easy it was to compare flight prices and info. Since I do travel as often as possible, I will certainly be using this along with other sites to find the best deals.
I was surprised to find out there were sites that involved philanthropy. The most interesting was Be Green Now. There is a carbon calculator on the site and lots of useful info on global warming, eco-action tips, glossary etc.
Probably the site I enjoyed exploring the most was craigslist. Another site I had heard about for years but never really tried to see how it was set up and find out what it was all about. It is just amazing what you can find. What a unique idea.
Other sites I found interesting were Zillow (real estate), Biblio (used books) and One Sentence (true stories told in one sentence,what fun!)
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Thing #18 Redux
Created a free Zoho Writer account. Very easy. Explored the site and created a document and used publish options to post on my blog. It is just amazing all the free stuff that is out there. Of all the possibilities available with Zoho, I will probably use Zoho Writer the most often. Very accessible, easy to use and can quickly add a variety of elements, that add a little oomph.
I want to set up an account with 30 boxes, another calendar type site--but, I like the Google Calendar, so I'm staying with it for now.
Created a free Zoho Writer account. Very easy. Explored the site and created a document and used publish options to post on my blog. It is just amazing all the free stuff that is out there. Of all the possibilities available with Zoho, I will probably use Zoho Writer the most often. Very accessible, easy to use and can quickly add a variety of elements, that add a little oomph.
I want to set up an account with 30 boxes, another calendar type site--but, I like the Google Calendar, so I'm staying with it for now.
Thing # 18
Just checking out Zoho Writer and seeing how it compares with Microsoft Word. So far--just fine. I will have to check into all the pros and cons.
Could have some fun with these emotions. Neat subscript. Neat Superscript.
Now I'll try to publish on my blog.
Could have some fun with these emotions. Neat subscript. Neat Superscript. Now I'll try to publish on my blog.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Thing # 18
Started reading/listening to the information on Web-based Apps. Rather than getting into Zoho Writer, for some reason, I checked out Google Docs and started to set up a calendar. This was extremely easy and I know I will find it helpful. You can add other calendar dates to your own personal caldendar. I added American holidays and phases of the moon to my calendar. What fun! I know I should add the Steelers schedule, but I am resisting this for now. On to setting up a Zoho account.
Started reading/listening to the information on Web-based Apps. Rather than getting into Zoho Writer, for some reason, I checked out Google Docs and started to set up a calendar. This was extremely easy and I know I will find it helpful. You can add other calendar dates to your own personal caldendar. I added American holidays and phases of the moon to my calendar. What fun! I know I should add the Steelers schedule, but I am resisting this for now. On to setting up a Zoho account.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Thing # 16
I had seen and used Wikipedia. But, after familiarizing myself with all Things #16, I am better acquainted with Wikipedia and all things wiki. So... wikis are quick and fast. There are positive and negative aspects( anyone is a potential author but there is very little editorial control). Wikis are an online collaborative tool. I can see potential in library applications, but it would appear that staff would have to monitor.
I enjoyed reading through the Princeton Public Library information. They have a Book Lovers wiki and I feel this could be very doable here at PLYMC. This would be great for adult and/or teen summer reading. From what I read, it seems as if the wiki has been used for at least two years and they have all the problems/bugs worked out. Something new to consider.
I had seen and used Wikipedia. But, after familiarizing myself with all Things #16, I am better acquainted with Wikipedia and all things wiki. So... wikis are quick and fast. There are positive and negative aspects( anyone is a potential author but there is very little editorial control). Wikis are an online collaborative tool. I can see potential in library applications, but it would appear that staff would have to monitor.
I enjoyed reading through the Princeton Public Library information. They have a Book Lovers wiki and I feel this could be very doable here at PLYMC. This would be great for adult and/or teen summer reading. From what I read, it seems as if the wiki has been used for at least two years and they have all the problems/bugs worked out. Something new to consider.
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