I must admit, I was highly resistant to Rollyo. Maybe I just was not ready to accept one new thing. Maybe I knew how long I stayed on the Wikis and just did not want to commit. Anyway, the video 'turned me around.' What a great tool for student research. What a great organizational tool for catagorizing 'the searches of my life.' Best practices in teaching high and low pitches does not need to intermingle with holistic medicine. At least, not for streamlined accesibility.
Thanks to Rollyo, I'm now ready to research a computer monitor purchase. I had my own useful but cumbersome 'cut and paste into a document' method, but now I'm ready to Rollyo. (Sorry, just couldn't resist!)
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Thing No 16: Wikis
Thing 16: Wikis
I’m glad that I was in a ‘holding pattern’ for this one. The recent expose on military reports from Afghanistan by WikiLeaks has caused me to extensively consider the potential harm that can come in this type of forum.
The founder, Julian Assange was quoted Monday, speaking to reporters at London's Frontline Club, “It is our experience that courage is contagious.”
My view is that we should not confuse courage with irresponsibility, and in this case, perhaps in global proportions. How will this ‘shake out?” That remains to be seen. I’ve heard it said that these public forums are ‘self cleaning,’ which in my understanding means to bring about an equalizing dialog. However, what damage is done in the interim? I’ll watch this particular development with great interest, and yes, with a degree of trepidation.
I’m glad that I was in a ‘holding pattern’ for this one. The recent expose on military reports from Afghanistan by WikiLeaks has caused me to extensively consider the potential harm that can come in this type of forum.
The founder, Julian Assange was quoted Monday, speaking to reporters at London's Frontline Club, “It is our experience that courage is contagious.”
My view is that we should not confuse courage with irresponsibility, and in this case, perhaps in global proportions. How will this ‘shake out?” That remains to be seen. I’ve heard it said that these public forums are ‘self cleaning,’ which in my understanding means to bring about an equalizing dialog. However, what damage is done in the interim? I’ll watch this particular development with great interest, and yes, with a degree of trepidation.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thing No 15
# 15 I found it very interesting to ponder the philosophy verbs shared between Web 2.0 and Library 2.0: harness, embrace, rework. These are powerful, multi faceted actions. Harness implies bringing (maybe kicking and screaming)energetic forces into a channel of activity to work for a common purpose. Embrace is almost the opposite. I imagine an opening of arms to include without resistance. Then rework is a giving up of previously formed ideas and plans, no matter how painstakingly formed or passionately protected.
Honestly, prior to this online class, I did not have a working knowledge of Web 2.0 or Library 2.0. This succinct descriptor was helpful: “Web 2.0 principles of simplicity, rich interactivity, user participation, collective intelligence, self-service, novel and remixed content—Flickr, MySpace, FaceBook, del.icio.us, YouTube, LibraryThing—to name a few.” http://www.oclc.org/nextspace/002/1.htm
In the articles I liked the distinction between ‘technolust after cool gadgets’ and seeking to be useful, facilitating the avoidance of impediments. Just how many non used 'cool gadgets' do I have in my house? In addition, I had not previously considered the concept of studying technology usage in business as a direct application to the library.
Honestly, prior to this online class, I did not have a working knowledge of Web 2.0 or Library 2.0. This succinct descriptor was helpful: “Web 2.0 principles of simplicity, rich interactivity, user participation, collective intelligence, self-service, novel and remixed content—Flickr, MySpace, FaceBook, del.icio.us, YouTube, LibraryThing—to name a few.” http://www.oclc.org/nextspace/002/1.htm
In the articles I liked the distinction between ‘technolust after cool gadgets’ and seeking to be useful, facilitating the avoidance of impediments. Just how many non used 'cool gadgets' do I have in my house? In addition, I had not previously considered the concept of studying technology usage in business as a direct application to the library.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thing No 14
Thing 14: The assigned Technorati searches came up dry, but I did enjoy the videos. I found it interesting that the phrases ‘let the good stuff bubble up from the bottom’ and the similar ‘bubble to the surface’ appeared in two different ones. The voice of the everyday person can truly be heard through the venue of a blog – pretty exciting stuff!
I got totally sidetracked when I plugged in ‘healthy cooking.’ I am now enlightened about making a chicken stew.
I think the tags are what make Technorati versatile and accessible. I can see it for personal use, but can’t quite make it fit my current teaching assignment.
I got totally sidetracked when I plugged in ‘healthy cooking.’ I am now enlightened about making a chicken stew.
I think the tags are what make Technorati versatile and accessible. I can see it for personal use, but can’t quite make it fit my current teaching assignment.
Thing No 13
Thing 13: I’ve just got to say it. I don’t dig ‘Digg.’ More accurately, I don’t yet understand it in the context of bookmarking. Interesting reading, yes – but putting it into practical application anytime soon, no.
The furl site was blocked (security risk) on my school computer. The demo made me want to access it, probably made more enticing because it was blocked.
Ma.gnolia wanted me to send in an application. I did really like their tutorial, however. (I see a pattern here, I must enjoy tutorials!)
Delicious will be my choice. I did have a bit of a log-in snafu and had to retrace my yahoo log in information. I also discovered the need to double check which email account I have used recently. Google remembers the last one used, which is not always the one I have designated for this project.
If I understand correctly, tags are similar to labels which I find incredibly useful in gmail. Delicious will be to websites what Library Thing is to reading. I certainly wish I had known about Delicious during my recent graduate coursework. Project for another day- exporting my current bookmarks into Delicious.
The furl site was blocked (security risk) on my school computer. The demo made me want to access it, probably made more enticing because it was blocked.
Ma.gnolia wanted me to send in an application. I did really like their tutorial, however. (I see a pattern here, I must enjoy tutorials!)
Delicious will be my choice. I did have a bit of a log-in snafu and had to retrace my yahoo log in information. I also discovered the need to double check which email account I have used recently. Google remembers the last one used, which is not always the one I have designated for this project.
If I understand correctly, tags are similar to labels which I find incredibly useful in gmail. Delicious will be to websites what Library Thing is to reading. I certainly wish I had known about Delicious during my recent graduate coursework. Project for another day- exporting my current bookmarks into Delicious.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Thing No 11: Library Thing
This is a site I can use immediately for my personal reading. I joined the group"1001 Books to Read Before you Die" and am watching "Historical Fiction" and "Book Talk." I'll have to delve a bit deeper to find professional books directly applicable to my current teaching situation. I will recommend this site to any of my friends who enjoy books.
Thing No 10: Image Generators
I particularly liked these two:
Sign Maker
These can be used for reminders or recognition.
Image Chef
http://www.imagechef.com/ic/make.jsp?tid=Kitten+Gray
This is a ‘just because’ for those who adore cats.
I also liked the photo frames. These can dress up all kinds of classroom and personal displays. I must not forget the word mosaics – there are lots of clever uses for them.
Sign Maker
These can be used for reminders or recognition.
Image Chef
http://www.imagechef.com/ic/make.jsp?tid=Kitten+Gray
This is a ‘just because’ for those who adore cats.
I also liked the photo frames. These can dress up all kinds of classroom and personal displays. I must not forget the word mosaics – there are lots of clever uses for them.
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