Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Podcast Discovery Week cont'd
Hi,
I see what you mean - funny I could see it so plainly! Sorry for that - anyway, I've posted it again using a different method. Enjoy!
I see what you mean - funny I could see it so plainly! Sorry for that - anyway, I've posted it again using a different method. Enjoy!
Last Discovery Activity
Hi,
I really appreciated this educational opportunity - it was fun and allowed a glimpse of Web 2.0. I was worried that I was getting so far behind with technology, etc and now at least I understand that Rollyo is not something to do with cigarettes! I am tempted to check out the 43 things and continue on my learning journey. My husband is a Year 7 teacher and would like to use these activities with his students. Do you have to ask permission from or pay something to the developer?
I'll miss doing these activities - I really liked being able to work away at my own speed. So much of what we do at ACL is group oriented and I really don't learn well that way. Thanks for thinking about those of us who like individualized discovery!
I really appreciated this educational opportunity - it was fun and allowed a glimpse of Web 2.0. I was worried that I was getting so far behind with technology, etc and now at least I understand that Rollyo is not something to do with cigarettes! I am tempted to check out the 43 things and continue on my learning journey. My husband is a Year 7 teacher and would like to use these activities with his students. Do you have to ask permission from or pay something to the developer?
I'll miss doing these activities - I really liked being able to work away at my own speed. So much of what we do at ACL is group oriented and I really don't learn well that way. Thanks for thinking about those of us who like individualized discovery!
Rollyo query from Elgar answered
Hi,
My rollyo is on my blog as a link. Sorry, I didn't write a narrative about it because I linked to it. I did "My retirement" as my Rollyo theme and have links to 3 well-known retirement sites from the US (aarp), Canada (CARP) and 50plus as well as the entire web. Try "where to retire" in the search box - most results are about US cities, but not exclusively. The link is the first one to your right.
My rollyo is on my blog as a link. Sorry, I didn't write a narrative about it because I linked to it. I did "My retirement" as my Rollyo theme and have links to 3 well-known retirement sites from the US (aarp), Canada (CARP) and 50plus as well as the entire web. Try "where to retire" in the search box - most results are about US cities, but not exclusively. The link is the first one to your right.
Podcast Discovery Week cont'd
Hi,
You asked where my podcast was - see where it says Lachie (below)? Just click on the arrow in front of the name and you can view the podcast.
You asked where my podcast was - see where it says Lachie (below)? Just click on the arrow in front of the name and you can view the podcast.
NetLibrary Discovery Week
Hi,
I'm impressed with the collection of ebooks subscribed to by ACL. I'd like to learn Photoshop so I've put some of the basic Photoshop titles in my list of favourites. I used to be a Technical Writer for an oil company before I went back to get my MLIS. I'd like to do some freelance writing so I've put "Awaken the Writer within" in my list of favourites too. There are also some interesting looking health titles and lots of study guides for students. I still prefer reading a printed book and magazine but I am moving towards using technology to download books. If I complete this and get an MP3 player, I plan to download books using Overdrive - my commute is a long one (1-1 1/2 hours each way!)
I'm impressed with the collection of ebooks subscribed to by ACL. I'd like to learn Photoshop so I've put some of the basic Photoshop titles in my list of favourites. I used to be a Technical Writer for an oil company before I went back to get my MLIS. I'd like to do some freelance writing so I've put "Awaken the Writer within" in my list of favourites too. There are also some interesting looking health titles and lots of study guides for students. I still prefer reading a printed book and magazine but I am moving towards using technology to download books. If I complete this and get an MP3 player, I plan to download books using Overdrive - my commute is a long one (1-1 1/2 hours each way!)
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Podcast Discovery Week
Hi,
I've uploaded a YouTube podcast to my blog (see below) and added the RSS feed for Podcast.net to my Bloglines account. I found the podcasts relatively easy to find but then so many of them, either were no longer available or they required some special downloadable software in order to see them. Not a very satisfactory exercise - very frustrating! This applied to all three directories, although Yahoo didn't require as many special downloads.
I've uploaded a YouTube podcast to my blog (see below) and added the RSS feed for Podcast.net to my Bloglines account. I found the podcasts relatively easy to find but then so many of them, either were no longer available or they required some special downloadable software in order to see them. Not a very satisfactory exercise - very frustrating! This applied to all three directories, although Yahoo didn't require as many special downloads.
YouTube Discovery Week
HI,
My husband works with a former librarian and she told me about a new sitcom about librarians, which is/will air in Australia. She told me that the promo was on YouTube so I did a search and here it is. It looks like it might be funny. I love comedy and miss the comedy shows that I used to watch in Canada. My nephew is getting married in London, Canada in December and I'd like to see a video of it. I must ask my sister to take a video and upload it on YouTube so I don't miss anything.
My husband works with a former librarian and she told me about a new sitcom about librarians, which is/will air in Australia. She told me that the promo was on YouTube so I did a search and here it is. It looks like it might be funny. I love comedy and miss the comedy shows that I used to watch in Canada. My nephew is getting married in London, Canada in December and I'd like to see a video of it. I must ask my sister to take a video and upload it on YouTube so I don't miss anything.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Zohowriter
HI,
It worked but Zohowriter kept freezing up - I finally got it to publish on my blog after 7 tries!
I chose Farecast as my Web 2.0 application to discover because my husband and I are hoping to fly to Japan at some point and I want to see how to find the best deals on tickets. This is like other travel sites, you plug in the flight dates, times etc and the software comes up with the cheapest flights. It also shows comparisons for prices against Expedia, CheapAir, CheapTickets, Hotwire, BookingBuddy and others. It had the cheapest fares and it supported searches for flights out of Auckland (which some of the other travel software did not). Highly recommended!
It worked but Zohowriter kept freezing up - I finally got it to publish on my blog after 7 tries!
I chose Farecast as my Web 2.0 application to discover because my husband and I are hoping to fly to Japan at some point and I want to see how to find the best deals on tickets. This is like other travel sites, you plug in the flight dates, times etc and the software comes up with the cheapest flights. It also shows comparisons for prices against Expedia, CheapAir, CheapTickets, Hotwire, BookingBuddy and others. It had the cheapest fares and it supported searches for flights out of Auckland (which some of the other travel software did not). Highly recommended!
Discovery doc
Hi,
I am going to attempt to prepare my blog using Zohowriter and export it to my blog. Wish me luck- here goes! I am constantly amazed at what is happening on the web! ZohoWriter seems like excellent software primarily because you can access documents from anywhere. In today's mobile world that is very important. And it's not limited to documents, it includes spreadsheets, presentations,
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Discover a wiki week
Hi,
Just added my blog to favourite blogs. It's interesting to see all of these different Web 2.0 applications. I probably won't remember them all!
Just added my blog to favourite blogs. It's interesting to see all of these different Web 2.0 applications. I probably won't remember them all!
Discovery Week - Library 2.0 cont'd
Oops! Forgot to add my comments about Library 2.0. I know it's inevitable but I have a particular interest in older people and I fear that they are going to be left behind unless libraries design facilities and services, which are inclusive. Not everyone knows, likes, wants to use technology.
Discover Wiki Week
Hi,
Just had a look at the library Wikis you recommended and especially liked the Consumer Info one - I found out about a new magazine title, Where to Retire, which I'm interested in . Will try to see if it is indexed anywhere. Also liked the Nonfiction book reviews in the Book Lovers Wiki, I often make recommendations for purchase based on sites like these. Trouble is I don't have enough time to read the books I know about, without adding more! Loved the best practices wiki too. Although in New Zealand I am working in a public library, I am a Medical Librarian and the practice of medicine has been evidence-based for over a decade now. Glad to see libraries going the same route - will visit this again. Wikis have applicability for libraries of every kind, especially the sub-specialties, like medical, law, corporate librarianship, etc. I have to say that I am still not in the habit of using ACL's reference wiki but it does make sense for questions that are difficult to answer or for questions that come up repeatedly.
Just had a look at the library Wikis you recommended and especially liked the Consumer Info one - I found out about a new magazine title, Where to Retire, which I'm interested in . Will try to see if it is indexed anywhere. Also liked the Nonfiction book reviews in the Book Lovers Wiki, I often make recommendations for purchase based on sites like these. Trouble is I don't have enough time to read the books I know about, without adding more! Loved the best practices wiki too. Although in New Zealand I am working in a public library, I am a Medical Librarian and the practice of medicine has been evidence-based for over a decade now. Glad to see libraries going the same route - will visit this again. Wikis have applicability for libraries of every kind, especially the sub-specialties, like medical, law, corporate librarianship, etc. I have to say that I am still not in the habit of using ACL's reference wiki but it does make sense for questions that are difficult to answer or for questions that come up repeatedly.
Discovery Week
Hi,
I've been away and am trying to get caught up. I've read through and opened a de.licio.us account and tagged one bookmark. I can see that it would have lots of applications - getting all your bookmarks in one place would be great. Had a look at Technorati too - the Learning 2.0 searches in Blog posts and tags but couldn't see how to do the search in the blog directory. Yes the results are different... I had a look at the most popular blogs and really liked the Engadget. Must tell my husband - he'll love it!
I've been away and am trying to get caught up. I've read through and opened a de.licio.us account and tagged one bookmark. I can see that it would have lots of applications - getting all your bookmarks in one place would be great. Had a look at Technorati too - the Learning 2.0 searches in Blog posts and tags but couldn't see how to do the search in the blog directory. Yes the results are different... I had a look at the most popular blogs and really liked the Engadget. Must tell my husband - he'll love it!
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