Week 9 things ...

Podcasts, Videos & Downloadable audio. Ending with a summary of my thoughts about this program.

I explored YouTube and selected a music video of one of my favorite CCM singers and put it on my blog. I was thrilled to find him listed. There's a little bit of everything there (be careful)

Next, I took a look at some podcasts and then on to some titles available on Project Gutenburg which I was already familiar with.

Now to summarize my thoughts about this program -

I have to admit, this program has really been a new and different experience for me. I have done things that I would never have done on my own.

I was reading a technology magazine the other day and found that I actually knew what they were talking about. Thanks 23 things!

Week 8 things ...

Zoho Writer - Online word processing and spreadsheet
This is really neat! I had no idea that something like this was available on the web. I am learning so many "things" in this program.

Web 2.0 Awards
I went to several sites just to check things out. I found them all very interesting and some very helpful. I like how things are grouped together, that way you can pick and choose the sites you feel are going to be useful to you.

Week 7 things ...

This was wiki week. I played in the sandbox and made a peanut butter wiki ... It got a bit sticky at times, but it was only because I made it harder then it actually was.

Wikis - a good thing for just about any kind of information you want to share.

This is good ...

What song was Number One on the day you were born?

Week 6 things ...

Tagging, Folksonomies & Technorati was on the agenda for week 6. Also, we were ask to read a few perspectives on Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and the future of libraries and blog our thoughts.

Some thoughts ...
After watching the video The Machine Is Us/ing Us, by Michael Wesch; it is true, we are the web. We are learning and teaching each other in so many different ways. It is Us Using Us. Change is happening faster than ever before. Technology is changing ... Information is changing ... We are all changing in so many ways.

Week 5 things ...

It's play week, and today I played around with online image geneators, Rollyo, and took a look at Library Thing, which is where you can create your very own library online. It's like a "My Space for books."

Week 4 things ...

Week 4 things consisted of RSS & Newsreaders. I'm finding these "things" to be overwhelming at times. It's taking me hours instead of minutes to accomplish what I feel I need to do. I'm glad I am on vacation, because I think I probably would have been fired today for "PLAYING!" There's just so much information to view. I did manage to create an account on Blogline newsreader and add several feeds that I hope will be helpful. Also, there is definitely some great information on MERLIN concerning Maryland libraries in today's technical world. I enjoyed the time I spent there.

Take a look ...
http://www.merlin.lib.md.us/

What a great Lab!

Week 3 things ...

This week I learned about Flickr mash-ups and 3rd party sites. Wow! There is just so much to explore. I spent way too much time "playing" on this website. The vastness of technology today just amazes me. Isn't it great!

Week 2 things ...

It appears that I have successfully set up and registered my blog.
HOORAY!!

Week 1 things ...

7 1/2 Habits For Lifelong Learners:

#1 - Goals
#2 - Accept responsibility for your own learning
#3 - View problems as challenges
#4 - Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner
#5 - Create your own learning toolbox
#6 - Use technology to your advantage
#7 - Teach and mentor others
#7 1/2 - PLAY!!!

As you can see ... PLAYING is very effective!!!