Image Fun
Sent an email with text and an image to someone using Image Chef. This is a cute and easy site to send personalized images thru emails. Here is the web address; http://www.imagechef.com/ Dabbled with ReadWriteThink comic creator tool and created a too simple 3 page comic, but found the image choices very limited, even for children. I viewed 10 pages of images in Comic Strip Generator and customized a Manga pic and saved it to my desktop. Take a look at some images from this site; http://www.comicstripgenerator.com/maker.asp More fun later...
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Week 4 Thing 9
RSS newsfeeds
Located blogs and feeds of interest via the descriptions wiki list of school library blogs link. This was much easier, as the list all related to my field and I just had to click on a few to visit. I located a blog for Monarch Academy Library in Oakland, CA. I subscribed to it and found some ideas that I can use in the library with students. http://monarchlibrarian.blogspot.com/ Thanks to whomever did the footwork from CSLA! I'll continue to search this list for more blogs/wikis to add to my list of feeds.
In looking for feeds on interest via Topix.net, Syndic8.com and Technorati, I had little success. When I typed in 'school libraries/librarian' in the text field, it pulled up 0 results in two and the other pulled up only 1 newsfeed-that was not related to librianship. Rather, it was related to the cutting of library programs.
I need to spend more time getting comfortable with Google Reader and it's operations. Now, as I surf the web, I will be on the look out for the Blogger icon, so I can continue to add to my list of feeds.
Located blogs and feeds of interest via the descriptions wiki list of school library blogs link. This was much easier, as the list all related to my field and I just had to click on a few to visit. I located a blog for Monarch Academy Library in Oakland, CA. I subscribed to it and found some ideas that I can use in the library with students. http://monarchlibrarian.blogspot.com/ Thanks to whomever did the footwork from CSLA! I'll continue to search this list for more blogs/wikis to add to my list of feeds.
In looking for feeds on interest via Topix.net, Syndic8.com and Technorati, I had little success. When I typed in 'school libraries/librarian' in the text field, it pulled up 0 results in two and the other pulled up only 1 newsfeed-that was not related to librianship. Rather, it was related to the cutting of library programs.
I need to spend more time getting comfortable with Google Reader and it's operations. Now, as I surf the web, I will be on the look out for the Blogger icon, so I can continue to add to my list of feeds.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
WEEK 4 Thing 8
RSS feed aggregater
I viewed all the tutorials for this task twice and felt it would be simple enough. I started with Google Reader since I already had a Google acct. Added feeds to my list, but didn't find anything when I clicked on the site(s)? Where was the feed? Got tired. Went to bed. Next day, I thought, maybe I'll have more success with Blogline. So, opened an account and tried to use this site. Didn't find it any easier. Decided to stick with Google and give it one more shot, before I asked someone what I wasn't understanding. This time, when I opened my Google Reader Acct., there were the feeds I had saved the night before. Thank goodness. So, I went on to add more and quickly view a list of news articles to be sure I had access to some kind of news. In total, I added; Books-The New York Times, Never Ending Search, Nancy Pearl, Arizona Library Association and Library Advocate feeds. Some feeds I tried to subscribe to did not reveal anything? Kept trying. I think reviewing a few feeds every week would help librarians stay current on news and information that pertains to the profession. This takes the place of subscribing to a particular journal. RSS feeds allows you to skim various sites to see what appeals to you and/or what is of most importance to you at the time. I must say, I need to spend a lot more time familiarizing myself with Google Reader and it's functions, as well as learning more about which particular feeds would be most beneficial to me as an individual and librarian. This will come in time and with more experience. I am hopeful.
I viewed all the tutorials for this task twice and felt it would be simple enough. I started with Google Reader since I already had a Google acct. Added feeds to my list, but didn't find anything when I clicked on the site(s)? Where was the feed? Got tired. Went to bed. Next day, I thought, maybe I'll have more success with Blogline. So, opened an account and tried to use this site. Didn't find it any easier. Decided to stick with Google and give it one more shot, before I asked someone what I wasn't understanding. This time, when I opened my Google Reader Acct., there were the feeds I had saved the night before. Thank goodness. So, I went on to add more and quickly view a list of news articles to be sure I had access to some kind of news. In total, I added; Books-The New York Times, Never Ending Search, Nancy Pearl, Arizona Library Association and Library Advocate feeds. Some feeds I tried to subscribe to did not reveal anything? Kept trying. I think reviewing a few feeds every week would help librarians stay current on news and information that pertains to the profession. This takes the place of subscribing to a particular journal. RSS feeds allows you to skim various sites to see what appeals to you and/or what is of most importance to you at the time. I must say, I need to spend a lot more time familiarizing myself with Google Reader and it's functions, as well as learning more about which particular feeds would be most beneficial to me as an individual and librarian. This will come in time and with more experience. I am hopeful.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Week 3 Thing 7
Technology Trends
In completing 'thing 6,' I wasn't real excited about mashups. But, when I clicked on the Flickr fun link to see about creating a magazine cover just for fun, I found several tools I'd use for pleasure/professional purposes. I created a Pop Art Poster using a photo I had of good ol' Dr. Seuss. That came out cute! I have often seen Pop Art Photos on friends' Facebook wall, but never new how they did that? My son has one of him on his wall and I just love it. Now, I can be trendy too and make one of my own! This site has many fun tools I know I'd play around with myself and/or use with my students in the library; Mosaic Maker, Magazine Cover; Calendar, CD Cover, Cube, Captioner and the Top Camera ranking that is updated weekly. All of these plus more on one simple page. I like it. Wondering, however, why the URL address actually reads bighugelabs.com when I clicked on the Flickr fun link under the description for Thing 6? I'm sure there is a simple answer. It's exciting to find one site that has soo many fun, simple and creative tools that you can choose from with just one click! Didn't have to download any software and it's free. Great gift ideas. Visit bighugelabs.com
In completing 'thing 6,' I wasn't real excited about mashups. But, when I clicked on the Flickr fun link to see about creating a magazine cover just for fun, I found several tools I'd use for pleasure/professional purposes. I created a Pop Art Poster using a photo I had of good ol' Dr. Seuss. That came out cute! I have often seen Pop Art Photos on friends' Facebook wall, but never new how they did that? My son has one of him on his wall and I just love it. Now, I can be trendy too and make one of my own! This site has many fun tools I know I'd play around with myself and/or use with my students in the library; Mosaic Maker, Magazine Cover; Calendar, CD Cover, Cube, Captioner and the Top Camera ranking that is updated weekly. All of these plus more on one simple page. I like it. Wondering, however, why the URL address actually reads bighugelabs.com when I clicked on the Flickr fun link under the description for Thing 6? I'm sure there is a simple answer. It's exciting to find one site that has soo many fun, simple and creative tools that you can choose from with just one click! Didn't have to download any software and it's free. Great gift ideas. Visit bighugelabs.com
Monday, July 4, 2011
Week 3 Thing 6
Created my very own Trading Card today using bighuge.labs.com. Honestly, not the greatest site for this task. I would like to try other sites and post my trading card on my school library's homepage. I created my card with issues meaningful to me as an educator for children. It turned out OK, but I'd like a site that allows me to manipulate the graphics more. I might want to try one of the Curriuculum Connections suggested with this task, to use in the library with 5th graders.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Library Learning (Week 3 Thing 5)
Abbett 1, a set on Flickr.
Lovin' my time at Abbett. There is just soo much to learn!
Week 3
Thing 5
Discovery A
I have viewed pics on Flickr before, but never posted. I took the Flickr Free Tour which was helpful. I searched through The Commons, Library of Congress and The New York Public Library links and only saw one photo I liked in all these collections (to my surprise). I decided to post some of my own pics on Flickr and create an account (Discovery Exercise B).
Discovery B
After creating a new account, I created a photostream of 6 photos, added one description and 6 titles. I created one set with Thumbnails. The pics I posted are of me working at a local public library branch. I discovered that there is lots to do on Flickr. All in all, it is a very easy site to navigate and I found it very user friendly.
Discovery A
I have viewed pics on Flickr before, but never posted. I took the Flickr Free Tour which was helpful. I searched through The Commons, Library of Congress and The New York Public Library links and only saw one photo I liked in all these collections (to my surprise). I decided to post some of my own pics on Flickr and create an account (Discovery Exercise B).
Discovery B
After creating a new account, I created a photostream of 6 photos, added one description and 6 titles. I created one set with Thumbnails. The pics I posted are of me working at a local public library branch. I discovered that there is lots to do on Flickr. All in all, it is a very easy site to navigate and I found it very user friendly.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Week 2
Thing 4
Registering the blog should have been cake. But, I made an error while typing in my URL. Instead of typing librianfor2, I typed in libraryfor2. Jackie mentioned that I was registered, but it didn't come up when she typed in the URL. The reason I could get to it, was because I had already saved it on my Favorites. It's the simple things that get us sometimes.
Registering the blog should have been cake. But, I made an error while typing in my URL. Instead of typing librianfor2, I typed in libraryfor2. Jackie mentioned that I was registered, but it didn't come up when she typed in the URL. The reason I could get to it, was because I had already saved it on my Favorites. It's the simple things that get us sometimes.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Week 2
THING 3
Creating the blog was easy. The instructions on the Web 2.0 outline paralled with the software, so that built my confidence! I was excited when I saw how nice my background of books looked behind my post. I thought it was soo original. Funny, the next day I was at the public library where I volunteer every week and was surfing through the Teen Zone on the Pima County Public Library website and I saw IT! My background was on the Teen Blog for the branch. And I thought I was soo orignial. I learned that blogspot.com is obviously highly popular. Reality.
Creating my avatar was the most fun, but not without complications and frustration. After several attempts and determination, I was able to transfer her to my blog. There were some glitches in that process. I am somewhat dichotomous and do things easier when I can follow step by step-a product of my education. Transfering the avatar successfully, required me to try different things, before the computer finally figured out what I wanted! I had to be persisent as it took time and patience. That won't hold me back, however. I loved dressing her up and look forward to creating more. I already have favorites saved. It's sort of like paper dolls. I always wanted to have my own avatar. They would often pop up as I was surfing the net and I thought, "How'd they do that?"
Question: Can anyone share more specifics about the Monetize Tab for our blogs and in using AdSense? What are all the benefits to using AdSense?
Creating the blog was easy. The instructions on the Web 2.0 outline paralled with the software, so that built my confidence! I was excited when I saw how nice my background of books looked behind my post. I thought it was soo original. Funny, the next day I was at the public library where I volunteer every week and was surfing through the Teen Zone on the Pima County Public Library website and I saw IT! My background was on the Teen Blog for the branch. And I thought I was soo orignial. I learned that blogspot.com is obviously highly popular. Reality.
Creating my avatar was the most fun, but not without complications and frustration. After several attempts and determination, I was able to transfer her to my blog. There were some glitches in that process. I am somewhat dichotomous and do things easier when I can follow step by step-a product of my education. Transfering the avatar successfully, required me to try different things, before the computer finally figured out what I wanted! I had to be persisent as it took time and patience. That won't hold me back, however. I loved dressing her up and look forward to creating more. I already have favorites saved. It's sort of like paper dolls. I always wanted to have my own avatar. They would often pop up as I was surfing the net and I thought, "How'd they do that?"
Question: Can anyone share more specifics about the Monetize Tab for our blogs and in using AdSense? What are all the benefits to using AdSense?
Saturday, March 5, 2011
WEEK 1
THING 2
Regarding the 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Effective Learners; the easiest one thus far in my life has been through formal learning. I am a life long learner who is constantly taking classes (both free and for pay) for both personal and professional growth. For example, I started taking formal ballet lessons in my late 30's!
Still, I must learn to value the method of informal learning and focusing on the last habit----PLAY! For it is when we are most relaxed that we learn best and remember most. Successful life long learners know the value of play. Fear of failure and fear of not being perfect can hold us back from discoveries, opportunies for learning and growth in improving our quality of living. Habit 3-Viewing Problems as Challenges is a positive way of looking at situations that I would otherwise worry about or avoid. This can be where procrastination sets in. Changing the way we look at an obstacle is critical to our peace of mind. As I focus on Habit 7-Using Technology to Your Advantage, I want to use technology as a means to make my life easier, keeping in mind that along with that must come a tolerance for ambiguity as new tools are explored.
If you would like to join me on my exploration of Web 2.0 technologies, learn more about anything related to the above, please visit this AWESOME website and come play! Public and school librarians are welcome as are teachers or anyone with a desire to learn and grow with Web 2.0. http://schoollibrarylearning2.csla.net/
Regarding the 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Effective Learners; the easiest one thus far in my life has been through formal learning. I am a life long learner who is constantly taking classes (both free and for pay) for both personal and professional growth. For example, I started taking formal ballet lessons in my late 30's!
Still, I must learn to value the method of informal learning and focusing on the last habit----PLAY! For it is when we are most relaxed that we learn best and remember most. Successful life long learners know the value of play. Fear of failure and fear of not being perfect can hold us back from discoveries, opportunies for learning and growth in improving our quality of living. Habit 3-Viewing Problems as Challenges is a positive way of looking at situations that I would otherwise worry about or avoid. This can be where procrastination sets in. Changing the way we look at an obstacle is critical to our peace of mind. As I focus on Habit 7-Using Technology to Your Advantage, I want to use technology as a means to make my life easier, keeping in mind that along with that must come a tolerance for ambiguity as new tools are explored.
If you would like to join me on my exploration of Web 2.0 technologies, learn more about anything related to the above, please visit this AWESOME website and come play! Public and school librarians are welcome as are teachers or anyone with a desire to learn and grow with Web 2.0. http://schoollibrarylearning2.csla.net/
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