American Heroes
My son in Iraq, the one in the middle - I am so proud of him!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Item #8 - Bloglines
I found this very easy to set up an account. I chose some topics that seemed in the ballpark for automatic subscription. Then I used the "Easy Button" - added it to my favorites, and subscribed to the feed of an embedded writer / freelance reported with my son's unit in Iraq. It worked perfectly. How cool! I'm a fan. The automatic subscription contained some librarian and book related sites. Will go to the net and see if I can subcribe to some others that are interesting as well. Whoops! My 45 minutes is up!
Items 6 & 7
I looked through Flicker pretty thoroughly awhile back. Refreshed my memory today. There are a lot of interesting things - tools, applications and so forth. Much time could be spent on this topic alone. I am glad to be aware of what is out there, but probably won't do this much on my own.
As for talking about something technology oriented that interests me, that's a tough one. As a librarian I am eager to know what's out there so I don't appear like a complete idiot if someone asks me a question. However, personally, I guess you could say I am a bit of a luddite (learned that word at Kent). Technology is a wonderful tool - - - - but it often seems that it has taken the place of real life. Am I alone out there in thinking this? Maybe. Maybe not. As for what interests me technologically, it would have to be my digital camera. This to share photos with family and friends - not for public viewing.
Oh, I must say - the internet, e-mail, news blogs, & so on have been a wonderful help with my son in Iraq. Again, great tools, but they certainly don't take the place of the real thing.
As for talking about something technology oriented that interests me, that's a tough one. As a librarian I am eager to know what's out there so I don't appear like a complete idiot if someone asks me a question. However, personally, I guess you could say I am a bit of a luddite (learned that word at Kent). Technology is a wonderful tool - - - - but it often seems that it has taken the place of real life. Am I alone out there in thinking this? Maybe. Maybe not. As for what interests me technologically, it would have to be my digital camera. This to share photos with family and friends - not for public viewing.
Oh, I must say - the internet, e-mail, news blogs, & so on have been a wonderful help with my son in Iraq. Again, great tools, but they certainly don't take the place of the real thing.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Item # 6 - My Guys - Wedding Day
I made a trading card with flicker tools. These are my boys on Chris's (right) wedding day. I am now done with Item #6. I found all these tools a bit confusing, and somewhat frustrating. I read the stuff about Mashups, etc. I tried to use Bubblr but had some difficulty. Will sort it out at home as we have had our computer updated. I will make another post for Item #7.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Item # 5 - Wrap Up
I am now through step #5. I can see how Flickr could become addicting. When time permits, I will explore the other aspects of the site. At home I hope to be able to load some of my own pictures. ko
Item # 5 - For Those Who Served
When I searched Flickr for usmc, there were many great shots. My son is a Marine. This shot was great. This is fun. I am enjoying this site, and will explore it further at a future time. ko
Items #1, #2, #3 & #4 Again!
Well, registration with YPL seems to have been successful. So-o-o- I guess I have completed weeks 1 & 2 tasks which include Items #1, #2, #3 and #4. The lifelong learning points are true. Often one approaches new things with trepidation, then finds that what was thought to be really difficult is not. So far, so good! Will tackle Flickr as soon as I can.
Another addendum added on Aug. 22nd - As one gets older, new things can often be viewed with fear, and a sense of "I'm not changing!". However, as the points indicate, continued learning and stretching your boundaries mentally can add depth, and maybe length to your life? Technology is often a generational thing - and we of the generation that did not grow up with it need to be open to change. We might approach it kicking and screaming, but once there may find out that it is actually easy and fun.
Another addendum added on Aug. 22nd - As one gets older, new things can often be viewed with fear, and a sense of "I'm not changing!". However, as the points indicate, continued learning and stretching your boundaries mentally can add depth, and maybe length to your life? Technology is often a generational thing - and we of the generation that did not grow up with it need to be open to change. We might approach it kicking and screaming, but once there may find out that it is actually easy and fun.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Items #1, #2, #3 & #4
OK it works, so I would like to comment on how difficult it was to find an available url!!! I am a little confused right now, but as time passes I imagine things will make more sense.
Addendum- added on Aug. 22nd- When I first started this undertaking I was a bit confused about what it included. Documentation was hit or miss at first, so I am adding that after reading the blog about the program, and the points of lifetime learning, Items #1 & #2 were completed. Comments on "Lifetime Learning" are found in the next posting.
Addendum- added on Aug. 22nd- When I first started this undertaking I was a bit confused about what it included. Documentation was hit or miss at first, so I am adding that after reading the blog about the program, and the points of lifetime learning, Items #1 & #2 were completed. Comments on "Lifetime Learning" are found in the next posting.
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