Someone had sent me an attachment for the now famous Kruger Park (lions attacking baby water buffalo) video some time ago but I had never searched "You Tube" directly, so I chose that video to watch again. But it was also great to be able to do individual searches (my alma mater's (FSU) Film School, for one), but also to discover that I could review others' responses or other versions of the same video. There's a "remix" of the Kruger video with added music, another with poitical commentary. Sooo, thanks again for getting me up to speed with the rest of the world. Ok, "up to speed" may be an exagerration, but at least another small step out of my "I'm not living in the real world"* phase.
=)
*Blondie / Debbie Harry
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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Week 8: #19 Zoho Writer
I can see where this tool could be useful, allowing broader range of accessibility and flexibility. Thanks for the extra time after our system crash; it may give at least some of us time to review and practice some of our "things" without feeling so rushed.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Week 8: #18 Social Networking
I'm really glad for this introduction to the world of social networking (including the Newseek article). Thanks.
It was interesting to discover the variety of options available... "Facebook" was much more appealing to me because of its uncluttered, less gimmicky approach. "Ning" was an eye-opener because I could see very quickly the vast array of interests. "My Space" and others were much too "busy" in terms of homepage-layout. I couldn't get past "go".
It was interesting to discover the variety of options available... "Facebook" was much more appealing to me because of its uncluttered, less gimmicky approach. "Ning" was an eye-opener because I could see very quickly the vast array of interests. "My Space" and others were much too "busy" in terms of homepage-layout. I couldn't get past "go".
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Week 6: #15 Library 2.0
A response to the "icebergs" perepctive:
1) Someone needs to send the author HCPL's circ stats
2) I agree with his point about user education; i.e., eliminating barriers between patrons and info.
3) Cathy Park brought HCPL out of the "come to us" model some time ago. Yet, I do wonder about these expensive Reference collections that we house which are rarely used (with some exceptions, of course). That's where we do seem to have a tendency to fall into the "just in case" model.
1) Someone needs to send the author HCPL's circ stats
2) I agree with his point about user education; i.e., eliminating barriers between patrons and info.
3) Cathy Park brought HCPL out of the "come to us" model some time ago. Yet, I do wonder about these expensive Reference collections that we house which are rarely used (with some exceptions, of course). That's where we do seem to have a tendency to fall into the "just in case" model.
Week 6: #14 Technorati
Jeesh!
The variety of links for Learning 2.0 confuses...
Looked up some of the "Top 100" favorite blogs. Somewhat surprised by the top choices. Again, same feel as channel-surfing. One can start perusing sites and lose time better spent...
The variety of links for Learning 2.0 confuses...
Looked up some of the "Top 100" favorite blogs. Somewhat surprised by the top choices. Again, same feel as channel-surfing. One can start perusing sites and lose time better spent...
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Week 6: #13 Tagging/Del.icio.us
This is my second attempt at this "delicious" (...) exercise.
Am catching on to the general idea, but cannot imagine myself making much use of this tool, as I use few bookmarks. My favorite links/icons at the top of my screen are about all I need.
But thanks for the memories nonetheless.
Am catching on to the general idea, but cannot imagine myself making much use of this tool, as I use few bookmarks. My favorite links/icons at the top of my screen are about all I need.
But thanks for the memories nonetheless.
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