I'm a HUGE fan of e-books! Although I prefer actual paper copies of books, I can see why kids like them. I prefer non-fiction books for research because they're easily searchable. Plus, for some reason at KF, kids come to the library to print out poems and plays (instead of buying the book), so using sites like Planet eBook and Read Print would make this so much easier! Plus, it's nice to be able to get a clean copy of the literature you need.
I still don't think that I'm completely sold on podcasting. I definitely see it's merits in sharing information in a portable way. It just reminds me of talk radio, and I've never been a fan of that. When I turn the radio on, I want to hear music. I definitely a visual learner, so just listening to something doesn't work for me. I think that vodcasting would definitely be the way for me to go.
During these last 3 days, I feel that I've really solidified what I learned last year. I'm especially happy that I understand the usefulness of Delicious, and it truly was the social aspect of sharing sites that hooked me. I learned how to organize my pictures on Flickr and fell in love with Image Loop. I'm also excited that I feel more comfortable with wikis now--I'm hopeful that I'll be able to help teachers use them in their classrooms for more interactive lessons. I leave today feeling more confident--thanks, Annet!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Session #5 Wikis and Online Production Applications & Tools
I'm finally starting to figure out the difference between blogs and wikis. Blogs are more interactive--reminds me of reader response, and wikis are more collaborative. Lots of people have the opportunity to participate. What I've just learned is that you can "lock" the main page and add links, files, and videos, and use the discussion page like a blog.
I like the idea of Google Docs for collaboration, but I especially like it for students who don't have Microsoft Office. When kids buy computers, they often choose not to purchase Office and are very frustrated when they can't retrieve or print their documents. Google documents can be retrieved anywhere.
I like the idea of Google Docs for collaboration, but I especially like it for students who don't have Microsoft Office. When kids buy computers, they often choose not to purchase Office and are very frustrated when they can't retrieve or print their documents. Google documents can be retrieved anywhere.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Session #4 Photos & Images
I had a Flickr account, but today is the first time that I've actually organized my photos. It's really convenient so that you can share your pictures with your family and friends. I also like that you can keep your photos safe in case your computer crashes.
I've also really enjoyed looking at the sites from the Web 2.0 Awards. There are some really great sites out there, and these awards are showing the best of them! I'm especially interested in Mango Languages since it's a subscription based program for learning foreign languages that's available at Barbara Bush Library.
I've also really enjoyed looking at the sites from the Web 2.0 Awards. There are some really great sites out there, and these awards are showing the best of them! I'm especially interested in Mango Languages since it's a subscription based program for learning foreign languages that's available at Barbara Bush Library.
Session #3 RSS & Newsreaders
I LOVE RSS!! My favorite tool is Bloglines, and I do use it just about everyday. Sadly, I never really was a newspaper reader (only on Sundays), but looking through the sites on my RSS reader has helped keep me a lot more current on the news. I use it for library related sites, as well as local and national news, and my all-time favorite...celebrity news!
I like not having to go looking around a site to find something that is interesting to me. I like being able to scan the list of articles and reading what I want to know more about. I also make sure not to have so many feeds that it's overwhelming. I want to enjoy looking at Bloglines and not have it become another chore.
I like not having to go looking around a site to find something that is interesting to me. I like being able to scan the list of articles and reading what I want to know more about. I also make sure not to have so many feeds that it's overwhelming. I want to enjoy looking at Bloglines and not have it become another chore.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Session # 2 Tagging, Folksonomies & Technorati
I think that tagging might be a lot of fun! I can see the merits of using tags for organization and how good it is to easily share websites. I opened my Delicious account for the first time in a year, and added Annet to my network so that I can see her sites. Since she's so much better at using Delicious than I am, I can "cheat" and use all the helpful websites that she has!
I'm finally admitting that it is a pain to not have all of your bookmarks in one place...I wouldn't last year! I also like the idea of using other people's tags with folksonomy as the classification. I'm even reading a few blogs on a regular basis--mostly librarians reviewing books. Overall, I'm pleased with what I've learned!
I'm finally admitting that it is a pain to not have all of your bookmarks in one place...I wouldn't last year! I also like the idea of using other people's tags with folksonomy as the classification. I'm even reading a few blogs on a regular basis--mostly librarians reviewing books. Overall, I'm pleased with what I've learned!
Session #1 Blogging & Goals
I’m excited to be back for round two of the class! I took the camp last year and didn’t really know what to expect, but now I have a slightly better idea. I wanted to make sure that I came back this year to reinforce what I learned last year, and follow up on a few of the things that I didn’t quite understand the first time.
There were a few things that I automatically took away last year, like using the RSS feed, but I didn’t quite understand how to use other tools, like Delicious. However, I’m already figuring out how to use these tools since I have a better grasp of the concept of Web 2.0. Well…I still don’t really “get” Twitter. I have an account, but I don’t really use it.
There were a few things that I automatically took away last year, like using the RSS feed, but I didn’t quite understand how to use other tools, like Delicious. However, I’m already figuring out how to use these tools since I have a better grasp of the concept of Web 2.0. Well…I still don’t really “get” Twitter. I have an account, but I don’t really use it.
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