2009 Grandma's Craft Show

Grandma is having her craft show here
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The 2009 event takes place on December 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Reflection Perfection #23

What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
I was surprised how social networking and reading books were intertwine, i.e. LibraryThing. I learned a lot about JD's Photo Mash Apps and I've applied it to my job at the library.

How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
I tried to begin with the end in mind (Habit 1) and this program led me to Habit #4; I could be a competent and effective learner. I feel that Habit #1 and #4 are the hardest to start and finish in any project, but I had helped from the comments that I received and the information that I gathered (Habit #5).

Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I was surprised how many websites were dedicated to different ways to improve on the technology that we use. Google Maps is an example. Instead of just seeing how to find places, you can see the place in street view. Technology is growing and it is getting better in some things, but sometimes, like the RSS feeds, it can be too much information for any one person.

What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
I really enjoyed how you promoted this program and I hope that there will be more every year!

If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you again chose to participate?
I will chose this program or anything like it! I will also continue my web log as a way for me to grow in my learning! Thank you 23 Team!

Downloadables #22

Earlier this year, I used Overdrive when we were given the opportunity to review this software. I was impressed how easy it was to download the software and use it quickly to listen to the audiobook that I downloaded/checked out from our website. I was unimpressed by the titles offered, but it has grown. I downloaded "Monster of Florence" because I am too busy to read the rest of the book. I am typing this blog entry while I am listening to the book. Pretty cool! The kind of patrons that will use our services are those who have a reasonably updated computer system. I did encounter my antivirus system try to stop the download, but I just allowed all downloads from our system. I can also download my audiobook to my MP3 and just travel! I see our techy patrons really digging this option, but it really has to be the staff to really promote its services. I hope that I can influence our patrons, young or older, to this wonderful way to use our mobile technology!



Create a blog post about your findings. Choose one to play around with and blog about it. What do you think makes it easy and difficult to use? What kind of patrons do you think will use the service?

Watch one or both the tours above and select one of the platforms to explore.

#21 Podcasting

I must admit I didn't much about podcasting. I listened to one long time ago and now I appreciate them a lot more. I added the NPR podcast of "All About Books" to my Google Reader and I have the privilege of listening to their broadcasts weekly. I learned some cool info on the background of the authors of the books they review. I was pleasantly surprised by that information and that podcast. I forgot to say that I heard the podcast over my windows media player and ITunes. Pretty cool!

Youtube Nation #20

I already inserted a Youtube video on my blog back on 11-5-08. I did it because it was relevant to my entry on the future of the web and the youth of today. I love the idea that today's youth are called Gen-We because they are posed to lead and that they will not accept a cruel and unfair future. They want to restore their birthright.

Thing 19:Toolbox 2.0

Create a post about your discovery. What did you like or dislike about the tool? What were the site’s useful features? Could you see any applications for its use in a library setting
I like the following application tools: Del.icio.us for Bookmarking, PbWiki as a Hosted Wiki,Google Maps for maps, and Mobile Tech for Twitter. I love the idea of carrying my bookmarked sites from one job to another. I have used the PbWiki to set up a Christmas party at my full time job at ACCD. GoogleMaps have that crazy "street view" that I have personall introduced others staff and patrons at the library to that great applcation.I have not used Twitter but I am interested in the tech to see how that can be used in my busy schedule.