Travels with an aunt

Week 9: #23 The end, or the beginning...!!!

2007-01-25T16:34:00.000+11:00

What can I say, it's been a lot easier than I thought. There are, of course, some things that I will use again (Flickr, del.icio.us and even YouTube when I have time) and some that I may never use. But I have the knowledge!

I think I surprised myself, because I am not au fait with technology, and now I can blog, wiki, tag, podcast and download.

There are some that I will go back to and revisit, I still hope to get Rollyo to work! I want to have a better look at MySpace and when time permits, other people's blogs and wikis. I'd like to have a better look at Library 2.0 related blogs, such as http://stephenslighthouse.sirsi.com/
Second life is something else to check out.

I have started two personal blogs, that I will update now that I have finished this.

Thanks to YPRL for this opportunity, not many work places would let their employees "play" on the internet in work time. Thanks to Helene Blowers and PLCMC. And especially thanks to Lynette and Denise, for their assistance and their patience.

What's next??

Week 9: #22 The end is in sight!

2007-01-25T15:09:00.000+11:00

Although our access to Net Library is not available I had a look around and moved on to World eBook Fair (http://worldebookfair.com/) and like many others listened to Little Match Girl. All those catergories to download from, the options are limitless.

This is something that I may use again, if I can figure out how to download to my mp3 player!

Week 9: #21 Podcasts, Smodcasts!

2007-01-23T14:35:00.000+11:00

I've had a look at the podcast tutorial and at the podcast directories Podcast.net and PodcastAlley.com Again there may be a lot of interesting items available, but there is also a lot of irrevelant podcasts, it's the sorting through them that takes so much time.

I searched Podcast.net to find library related items by tags. I found a couple of genealogy podcasts to subscribe to, and that you can learn any language by listening to a daily podcast. I've included a link to a podcast from a New Zealander and a Canadian, espousing the wonders of Christchurch http://feeds.feedburner.com/iheartnz

As soon as I remember the password to my Bloglines account, I'll add the RSS feeds to the genealogy podcasts from National Archives and Irish Roots Cafe.

I don't think I'm ready to make my own podcasts yet, but I've learnt a lot in the past 2 months, so never say never!

Week 9: #20 YouTube

2007-01-23T14:17:00.000+11:00

I had a look at various YouTubes - Library Dominoes, Angry Librarian and some travel ones. One in particular that I liked related to a recent trip I took to New Zealand and if I can sort out the html I'll add it to my blog for others to enjoy. I also had a look at the other video hosting sites, so many videos, so little time. This could be a great way to kill an afternoon, but I think I'd better stick to the subject at hand.

Week 8: #19 Web 2.0 tools

2007-01-23T13:33:00.000+11:00

I had a look around the Web 2.0 Awards List, at things like Craigslist, YouTube, Propsmart and Housingmaps. Most sites are of course American orientated. Others that I looked at related to Personal Organization, like HipCal and Planzo, but you needed to sign up to access them, and I've signed up to too many things already. I did look at Flickr again, and found some great photos of the West Coast of the South island of New Zealand - areas that were fogged in when I was there recently. I also looked at TravBuddy, but haven't signed up yet

Week 8: #18 Online productivity

2006-12-28T13:06:00.000+11:00

Well, I'm moving right along here! Had a look at Zoho Writer, at the page set up by Helene Blowers and at Google Docs. I set up another account and I even tried publishing something from my Zoho account to my blog, which didn't work. I don't think I'd use this much, I'm too used to Microsoft Office products, but at least now I have a choice, and can access this from any pc anywhere.

Week 7: #17 Learning 2.0 Sandbox wiki

2006-12-19T16:04:00.000+11:00

This was fun, had a play around and added my favourite vacation spot, tv shows and my blog to the plcmc learning 2.0 wiki.

I've also created a pbwiki, well a test run and I'll play around with it later.

Week 7 #16: Wikis

2006-12-19T15:16:00.000+11:00

I've read the Discovery Resources, done the Discovery exercies and tagged a couple of wikis that interested me, like Wikipedia and the St Joseph County Public Library . But I'm not sure about wikis: if the content can be edited by anyone, how reliable is it?

Week 6: # 15 Library 2.0 and the future

2006-12-15T16:35:00.000+11:00

Too much reading to do on the screen, so I'll read it on the weekend and post my thoughts on Monday - bet you can't wait!

Just an update - I've read the articles and some others I found. The idea of our library collection as "just in case" is scary because it's true. The decision to purchase this book rather than that one limits the information accessible. But how do you make sure that all the information is current. A drop in circulation figures is indicitive that information is being accessed in formats other than print.

But, to live without books....!

Week 6: #14 Technorati

2006-12-15T16:14:00.000+11:00

I had a look at Technorati, and looked at claiming my blog but decided against it - already too many ids and passwords to remember and I don't know that I am ready to be viewed by anyone anywhere.

I watched the Technorati tour and did a keyword search on "Learning 2.0". In blog posts nearly 33,000 results showed up, and increasing all the time; in tags there were blog posts and visual media of everything in the known universe tagged learning 2.0; while blog directory found 32 blogs about learning 2.0, sorted by authority or freshness! Each search was more defined by the keyword.

I also looked at tagging posts, but tagged the Technorati home page instead.

Week 6: #13 Tagging and Del.icio.us

2006-11-20T16:24:00.000+11:00

Despite setbacks with Library Thing and Rollyo, I'm moving forward to Del.icio.us. I've set up an account, added the buttons to my toolbar and I'm ready to add bookmarks. I've had a look at PLCMCL2's favorites on del.icio.us, and tagged some that interested me. I've made a network badge to be added to my blog, but will do this next week when I learn where to paste HTML! I've added a link to my del.icio.us account.

Week 5: #12 Rollyo

2006-11-20T15:01:00.000+11:00

At last!

2006-11-16T14:28:00.000+11:00

Okay, keep your fingers crossed. I've been having trouble with the image geneators but I think I have it sussed now, if I can get it to load.

Well, after all the stressing, that worked so well let's do another!

I played around with a few image generators and found these two on RedKid.Net

I don't know that I'll use this much, but at least I'll know how to! Now I can move on to the next thing

Week 5: #11 Library Thing

2006-11-10T16:53:00.000+11:00

I've had another look at Library Thing, and created an account. I now have another account for something that I will probably never use again. Do they expire if they aren't touched after a period of time?

I added a few books to my virtual book shelf, these are not necessarily books I own, just ones I'm interested in. Let's see if I can link my blog and my virtual library http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=ryneliz

Success! I might even have another shot at Rollyo!

Week 5: #10 Online Image Generator

2006-11-10T12:28:00.000+11:00

I'm having some trouble with this; I've read all the discovery resources, and played around with images but I can't get it to post to my blog. Obviously doing something wrong, where's a mentor when you need one! I'll have another try next week.

Week 4: # 9 Finding Feeds

2006-11-02T16:37:00.000+11:00

Does 'Unshelved' count as library related?

I've subscribed to a couple of Library related feeds, but found too that searching can bring up a lot of rubbish.

Week 4: #8 RSS Feeds and Bloglines

2006-11-02T15:25:00.000+11:00

This just keeps getting harder. But a little assistance and I'm back on track. I've looked at the CNET Video, the Using Bloglines Tutorial and the adding RSS feeds to Bloglines; I've set up a Bloglines account and subscribed to news feed, participants blog feeds, some tagged feeds and a few others.
I'm not up to the challenge of adding my bloglines URL to this yet. Maybe next week!

Week 3: # 7 Technology hates me!

2006-11-02T15:15:00.000+11:00

Well, I nearly gave up. I can't do the Flickr montage I want to, but I found out it requires HTML input, so I've just postponed it. And I have posted a comment on another participant's blog. Now I'm moving on to RSS feeds - fingers crossed.

Week 3: Thing #5 Flickr and #6 Flickr mashups

2006-10-25T15:17:00.000+10:00

Okay, I've had a look at Flickr and Flickr mashups etc. I made a trading card, and FD toys is great, looking forward to doing multiple things there, but I'll start out with one. These photos are from my holiday in Port Douglas.

Week 2: Checking off 'things' #1 to #5

2006-10-19T12:41:00.000+10:00

#1. Time to start checking off those 23 things on the Learning 2.0! I've read the information and I'm raring to go.

#2. Read the 7 1/2 habits of lifelong learning and found them oh so true. I have a end in mind - create and keep my own blog. This is an investment in myself and a boost to my self confidence in the ever changing technology - I'm still behind, but catching up! The great thing about being able to do this at work is that my toolbox is provided - access to the internet, assistance at the other end of an email, mentors that are so keen, willing and excited to share their knowledge and the opportunity to mentor someone else, even with my limited knowledge.

#3. I've set up my blog, after a few attempts to get it just right.

#4. I've registered my blog online, actually I was the first cab off the rank (to register online, not anything else!)

#5. Now to move forward to Flickr - it may take some time but using point 3 of 7 1/2 I can view this problem as a challenge

Week 1, day 1 the journey begins

2006-10-17T14:22:00.000+10:00

One small step for technos, one giant leap for me, and I've already stubbed my toe! But I travel on, and hope that somewhere down the track I will find an answer to my question.