tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33044695071966486702024-03-06T01:51:32.863-05:00A Reading Wonderland"I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library."
— Jorge Luis BorgesAvid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-74048104531753080782007-10-12T10:51:00.001-04:002007-10-12T11:02:11.421-04:00Thing # 23 - SummaryOverall, I enjoyed doing the 23 Things learning exercises. Some of my favorites were: creating a blog, flickr, mashups, image generators, and RSS Feeds. Part of my lifelong learning goals are to learn more about technology and to keep updated on the latest technology. The 23 Things definitely helped with those goals. I learned about many things that I had only read about before. I feel much better informed after completing the 23 Things.<br />I would be interested in completing another set of 23 Things that would perhaps be more library-oriented. It would be nice to become more knowledgeable about KDL's new technological offerings for our patrons so that I can help them when they have questions.Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-66640972176837381592007-10-11T17:38:00.000-04:002007-10-11T17:49:21.438-04:00Thing # 22 - PodcastsI looked through the <a href="http://www.podcast.net/">Podcast.net</a> and <a class="external" href="http://podcastalley.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" s_oidt="0" s_oid="http://podcastalley.com/">Podcastalley.com</a> directories but I did not find anything that was current enough to subscribe to. I checked Bloglines and they suggested <a href="http://www.indiepodder.org/">Indiepodder.org</a> and <a href="http://www.podcastingnews.com/">PodcastingNews.com</a>. I finally found a podcast feed to suscribe to on <a href="http://www.podcastingnews.com/">PodcastingNews.com</a> called <a href="http://ritmolatino.org/">Ritmo Latino</a>. It's commercial free latin music featuring Salsa, bachata, cumbia, samba, merengue, electronica, alternative, and disco-funk that is broadcast from Guam and Saipan. I added it to my Bloglines account and am looking forward to some fun Latin music.<br />As podcasts pertain to the Library I think that they could be used for a number of things. You could do Library news and events, book reviews, book talks, read a book or a chapter of a book and promote the Library. I think it's a great way to reach an increasingly mobile populace.Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-217792169722445672007-10-10T13:19:00.000-04:002007-10-10T13:25:12.055-04:00Thing # 21 - Online VideoI checked out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/">YouTube</a> and looked for a funny video. Searching for something specific was quite difficult because their search engine isn't very good. Also, people can put whatever title they want on their videos so some have the same title and others don't have one at all! This could be useful on a library website to show videos of programs and promotional videos about the library.<br />I chose a Crazy Cats! video on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/">YouTube</a>:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PC4HhI0bK4c"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PC4HhI0bK4c" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-29304297886073241942007-10-09T17:12:00.000-04:002007-10-09T17:25:53.329-04:00Thing # 20 - Special TreatI watched the video: "<a href="http://www.mediatedcultures.net/ksudigg/?s=The+Machine+is+Us%2Fing+Us">The Machine is Us/ing Us</a>", a crash course in Web2.0 created by a Digital Ethnography group of Kansas State University students. I was a bit surprised by the video. It was not what I had expected! They certainly made their point that technology changes the way we do things. Before personal computers digitization was just a dream for the average American. Now many people have access to the world as never before.<br />I especially liked the end when they state that digitization will make us rethink the way we govern, interact, and relate to others. It has already begun to turn the judicial system on its head with copyright, security, and privacy issues. The fact that these issues often cross national boundaries is yet another quandary we are finding ourselves in.<br />It reminded me of a book that I have read recently: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Revolutionary-Wealth-Alvin-Toffler/dp/0375401741/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/105-6896207-6761247?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1191964986&sr=1-2"><em>Revolutionary Wealth</em> </a>by Alvin and Heidi Toffler. The Tofflers are futurists and in the book they give an overview what may happen in the years to come. Some of it is exciting and some of it is frightening. It's a good book to read if you are interested in where the world is headed next.Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-71547046959449658362007-10-08T13:37:00.000-04:002007-10-08T13:46:20.876-04:00Thing # 19 - Digital MusicI have already used digital music quite a bit. I like to listen to my favorite radio stations online sometimes. The only problem is if you don't have a strong connection the music will sometimes stop while it is "buffering,' whatever that means. I also have an <a href="http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/">iPod Shuffle</a> so I have downloaded some music from <a href="http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/">iTunes</a>. When <a href="http://www.napster.com/choose/index.html">Napster</a> first came out I downloaded a lot of music for free but have since lost it when my old computer died.<br />I really like being able to access music online or directly from my computer. At home I have some free software from <a href="http://www.yahoo.com/">Yahoo!</a> that has some nice Internet stations called the <a href="http://music.yahoo.com/jukebox/">Yahoo! Music Jukebox</a>. You have to download it onto your computer but there are lots of different genres of music to choose from. You can also organize your music from there or even buy songs. I love music and will continue to use it digitally or otherwise.Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-25682587571825047862007-10-06T10:17:00.000-04:002007-10-06T10:23:39.578-04:00Thing # 18 - Social NetworkingI think that social networks are having an impact on the distribution of information. A recent example is an incident with the Muskegon police where someone released their home video on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/">YouTube</a> and now the police are releasing their own video of the incident. This may not have happened except for the home video release. <br />Social networking does have the potential to be a significant influence on our culture, for good or ill. A positive aspect it that it can increase visibility and accountability. A negative aspect is that it can increase sensationalism. At this point only time will tell...Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-69317121250214139132007-10-03T14:46:00.000-04:002007-10-03T14:53:56.910-04:00Thing # 17 - WikisI particularly liked the:<br /><ul><li><a class="external" href="http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Main_Page" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SJCPL Subject Guides</a> – a pathfinder wiki developed by the St. Joseph County Public Library system; and the</li><li><a class="external" href="http://booklovers.pbwiki.com/Princeton+Public+Library" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Book Lovers Wiki</a> - developed by the Princeton Public Library.</li></ul><p>Both wikis offered a lot of relevant information. The <a class="external" href="http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Main_Page" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" s_oidt="0" s_oid="http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Main_Page">SJCPL Subject Guides</a> wiki is a great way to provide information for your patrons in an easy to use format. I liked the way they included information about the subjects, resources available at their library, bestsellers, award winners, and classics, staff recommendations, and stuff that you can do on your own. It is also easy to navigate. </p><p>The <a class="external" href="http://booklovers.pbwiki.com/Princeton+Public+Library" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Book Lovers Wiki</a> is valuable because you could have different staff members doing book reviews and have them categorized by subject and a link to the library catalog. It's a great way to do staff recommendations. Overall, I think that wikis offer a valuable way for people to collaborate and I am glad that Librarians are starting to use them. </p>Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-39310089423479234422007-10-02T10:59:00.000-04:002007-10-02T11:04:02.846-04:00Thing # 16 - Technorati and Blog TaggingI explored <a href="http://www.technorati.com/">Technorati</a> again for this blog post. I also claimed my <a href="http://www.technorati.com/blogs/areadingwonderland.blogspot.com">blog</a> so that it is now searchable in <a href="http://www.technorati.com/">Technorati.</a> It is fun to search the millions of different blogs on this site. I had searched <a href="http://www.technorati.com/">Technorati</a> before for Thing #9 and found some nice blogs by fellow Librarians around the country. People blog about everything you could think of, and even some you can't!Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-60141222898870864132007-10-01T14:24:00.000-04:002007-10-01T14:32:31.015-04:00Thing # 15 - TaggingFor this exercise I explored <a href="http://del.icio.us/">Del.icio.us</a>, a social bookmarking site. I explored some of the popular tags and found some websites that I had never heard of before. Since tagging is very broadly categorized I do not think it would be that helpful for research. However, I do think it is a great idea for people who travel and/or use more than one computer. It is a great deal less time consuming (and easier on the brain) to have all of your favorite/essential websites all tagged in one place, as I found out with <a href="http://www.bloglines.com/">Bloglines</a>. I did not create a <a href="http://del.icio.us/">Del.icio.us </a>account but one is easy enough to setup if you would like one. Once you setup your account you can access your tags from any computer on the planet (with Internet access) as well as connect to other people's tags.Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-39181336546997497072007-09-27T19:02:00.000-04:002007-09-27T19:11:10.236-04:00Thing # 14 - Best of Web 2.0I checked out several of the different <a href="http://www.seomoz.org/web2.0/">Web 2.0 Awards</a> nominees. I never get to play computer games anymore so I spent some time investigating <a href="http://arcaplay.com/">Arcaplay</a>. It was really fun to explore the games and try out my old favorites, like <a href="http://arcaplay.com/classics/tetris/">Tetris</a> and <a href="http://arcaplay.com/classics/mahjongg/">Mahjongg</a>. I had a lot of fun with a new game called "<a href="http://arcaplay.com/puzzle/penguin-push/">Penguin Push</a>." The goal is to push the all of the ice blocks into yellow holes. There are levels and each is more difficult than the other. I also embedded it into my blog as you can see on the lower right-hand side. I enjoy playing because it fits my skill level with computer games which is quite low. Enjoy!!Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-79384185829793389942007-09-25T10:19:00.001-04:002007-09-25T10:42:59.831-04:00Thing # 13 - Online Productivity<p align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">I used Zoho Writer's template for a recipe and typed in a recipe for oatmeal cookies. I published it below. I had to edit the post a bit for it to show up well but it was quite easy to publish it to my blog. I think that having web-based applications is a great idea. Not everyone can afford Microsoft Office so it is a good alternative. I did find it harder to use than Microsoft Word though it does have all of the basic functions it does not have all of the editing capabilitites.</span> </span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Quaker's Best Oatmeal Cookies</strong> </span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Ingredients<br /></span><br /></p><blockquote></span></strong><p><table style="FLOAT: none; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; WIDTH: 696px; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="7" rules="all" summary="" border="0" frame="box"><tbody><tr style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(239,239,239); TEXT-ALIGN: left"><td id="" style="WIDTH: 100%" valign="top"><ul><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><li><span style="color:#000000;">1 <span style="font-size:0;">1/4</span> margarine or butter, softened </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:0;">3/4</span> cup firmly packed brown sugar </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:0;">1/2</span> cup granulated sugar </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;">1 egg </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;">1 tsp vanilla </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;">1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;">1 tsp baking soda </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;">1 tsp ground cinnamon </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:0;">1/2</span> tsp salt (optional) </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:0;">1/2</span> tsp ground nutmeg </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;">3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked</span></li></span></span></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></p></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><p><br /></p></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><p><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#000000;"><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Directions </span><br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong></strong><table style="FLOAT: none; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; WIDTH: 696px; HEIGHT: 183px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="7" rules="all" summary="" border="0" frame="box"><tbody><tr style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(239,239,239); TEXT-ALIGN: left"><td id="" style="WIDTH: 100%" valign="top"><br /><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p>Heat oven to 375.</p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p>Beat margarine and sugars until creamy. </p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p>Add egg and vanilla, beat well. </p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p>Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg, mix well. </p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p>Stir in oats; mix well.</p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p>Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. </p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p>Bake 8 to 9 minutes for a chewy cookie or 10 to 11 minutes for a crisp cookie. </p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p>Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets remove to wire rack. Cool completely. </p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;"><p><span style="color:#000000;">Store tightly covered. </span></p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;"><p><span style="color:#000000;">About 3 dozen cookies</span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Variations:</span></strong></p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p>Stir in 1 cup raisins or chopped nuts. </p></span></li><li style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p>Omit cinnamon and nutmeg and stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, </p></span></li><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"></span><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">butterscotch or peanut butter pieces. </p></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></p><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Bar Cookies:</strong> </span></p><ul><li><div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="color:#000000;">Press dough onto bottom of ungreased 12 x 9 inch baking pan. </span></div></li><li><div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="color:#000000;">Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. </span></div></li><li><div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="color:#000000;">Cool completely; cut into bars. Store tightly covered. About 2 dozen</span></div></li></ul><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px"><span style="color:#000000;">For high altitude: Increase flour to 1 3/4 cups.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /></span></p></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#000000;"></span></p></blockquote>Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-18543686006966676512007-09-24T14:34:00.001-04:002007-09-24T14:38:02.025-04:00Thing # 12 - Customized Search EnginesThis was an interesting exercise. I explored some different search engines and found them somewhat helpful. I think that this would be most useful for those websites that you search often. It is nice to have them all in one place instead of having to hunt through Google or Yahoo for your favorites.<br />I created a <a href="http://rollyo.com/cmontalvo/health_medicine/">Health & Medicine</a> customized search engine. Every year I get a cold and/or flu and am always looking for ways to cure it. The search engine is also good for general knowledge. I also added a searchbox on the lower right-hand side of my blog. Check it out!Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-23400563781783098452007-09-20T18:14:00.000-04:002007-09-20T18:22:38.076-04:00Thing # 11 - LibraryThing<a href="http://www.librarything.com/">LibraryThing</a> is a great tool. I read about it awhile back when it first came out. Nerd that I am I thought it was quite cool. At one point I even alphabetized my personal library when I was a kid! This is a nice idea for those who love books to be able to catalog them and then share them virtually. It will be interesting to see how many of the 18 million LibraryThing users share my taste in books. I added a widget on the right-hand side of my blog that connects to my Library. Enjoy browsing!Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-17850222002023369352007-09-18T11:19:00.000-04:002007-09-18T11:22:40.511-04:00Thing #10 – Web 2.0 & Libraries<div align="justify"><em>"<strong>Library 2.0</strong> simply means making your library’s space (virtual and physical) more interactive, collaborative, and driven by community needs. Examples of where to start include blogs, gaming nights for teens, and collaborative photo sites. The basic drive is to get people back into the library by making the library relevant to what they want and need in their daily lives…to make the library a destination and not an afterthought."</em> ~<a href="http://librarianinblack.typepad.com/librarianinblack/2005/12/library_20_disc.html">Sarah Houghton<br /></a><br />I really like this definition of <strong>Library 2.0</strong> because it gets at the heart of the issue. Everyone can argue over the specifics, such as how it got started, if it’s always been there, etc. What really matters is how libraries relate to their patron base. I am as idealistic as anyone about the role libraries play in our community but it is up to us meet our community on their terms or else there will be no <em>Library of the Future</em>.<br />I think that here at KDL we are starting to adapt to <strong>Library 2.0.</strong> Upgrading our patron computers, offering self checkout, and expanding our available services, e.g. addition of ebooks and eaudiobooks shows that we are listening to our patrons and what they need from us rather than arbitrarily deciding what would benefit the patron without their input.<br />Change is always difficult. I thought that I was somewhat tech savvy but after starting the 23 Things I realized that I have a lot to learn! It is challenging and frustrating at the same time but I know it will improve my service to our patrons. </div>Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-5047603351556192092007-09-15T10:42:00.001-04:002007-09-15T11:15:23.385-04:00Thing # 9 - Library BlogsI used each of the four different search engines for finding RSS feeds.<br /><br /><ol><br /><li><a href="http://www.feedster.com/">http://www.feedster.com/</a>: I used Feedster to search for library blogs and it didn't bring up anything close to libraries so I went to the next search engine.</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.topix.net/">http://www.topix.net/</a>: I inputted my current zipcode into the search engine and it came up with local news for my area. I added this to my bloglines.</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.syndic8.com/">http://www.syndic8.com/</a>: I searched for library blogs and found quite a few. I ended up subscribing to the <a href="http://www.lisnews.com/">http://www.lisnews.com/</a> feed so that I can keep up on National Library related news.</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/">http://www.technorati.com/</a>: This is a great search engine for blogs. I searching for library blogs again and found two of interest: <a href="http://thebunlesslibrarian.blogspot.com/">http://thebunlesslibrarian.blogspot.com/</a> and <a href="http://wpbpl.blogspot.com/">http://wpbpl.blogspot.com/</a> and added them to my bloglines account. </li></ol><br /><p>As for the rest of the feeds on my bloglines I searched out websites that I use frequently and others of interest and added them to my bloglines account. I am really starting to like this tool!</p>Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-19470840935975645622007-09-10T11:40:00.000-04:002007-09-10T11:43:19.516-04:00Thing #8 - RSS FeedsI had a a lot of fun playing with the RSS Feeds. It is a nice way to get all of the headlines on my favorite websites without having to visit every website. It is also nice because I can sign up for an RSS Feed instead of signing up for an email newsletter and filling up my inbox. It's a great timesaver.<br />This is my public blogroll:<br /><a href="http://www.bloglines.com/public/eagerreader">http://www.bloglines.com/public/eagerreader</a>Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-64775625610714798832007-09-05T12:35:00.000-04:002007-09-05T12:55:34.091-04:00Thing #7-Image Generators<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtnQxa1B7ubf8U0zB1B8q4T6F9PwlXm_ocZ_lJyakqDUg6s9rPuptggU0MoYwIHNby-BvVch2UFCUqX3jwBEvsR4JinTOLnioi4SN80tanwwwArKLDSaRQybPSgp4oQJ9hbSRTLNfxWI/s1600-h/Chalkboard+Message.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5106764641917116930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtnQxa1B7ubf8U0zB1B8q4T6F9PwlXm_ocZ_lJyakqDUg6s9rPuptggU0MoYwIHNby-BvVch2UFCUqX3jwBEvsR4JinTOLnioi4SN80tanwwwArKLDSaRQybPSgp4oQJ9hbSRTLNfxWI/s200/Chalkboard+Message.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I used the Chalkboard Message Generator at: </div><div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.glassgiant.com/back_to_school/">http://www.glassgiant.com/back_to_school/</a><br /></div><div align="justify">I tried some other image generators and they were fun. I wrote the message in Spanish. It means: "Long live the Library!" There are a lot of fun things you can do with the image generators and I had fun playing around with them. Some of my other favorites were the:</div><ul><li>M&M Character Generator: <a href="http://www.becomeanmm.com/">http://www.becomeanmm.com/</a> </li><br /><li>Simpsons Avatar Generator: <a href="http://www.simpsonsmovie.com/main.html">http://www.simpsonsmovie.com/main.html</a><a href="http://www.simpsonsmovie.com/main.html">movie.com/main.ht</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoSNRRDdQtgQ9U1DcXJ59iWPTYy_f7rcHSo1IyWUAjswlXbaYN2Qpp4dwHEDJrp8y-tlA6oo1qE5fyHR5jVFwF4e5tCiR5FRG4cPbD1hXRLEiwZhF-lOYwX69628im5pPU3VL0-_otCAI/s1600-h/Chalkboard+Message.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.simpsonsmovie.com/main.html">ml</a></li></ul></div>Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-13039313258031087282007-09-04T11:14:00.001-04:002007-09-04T11:14:39.434-04:00Thing #6-Mash-Ups<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12423485@N07/1321221001/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1032/1321221001_a6d24cea26_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12423485@N07/1321221001/">Macchu Picchu</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/12423485@N07/">cmontalvo</a> </span></div>For my Mash-Up I decided to use fd's Flickr Toys. I used the Framer option and "framed" one of my pictures from Macchu Picchu using a brushed edge. It looks great.<br />We visited Macchu Picchu in October 2005. My husband is a native of Peru and this was his first time visiting the famous city. This view is actually from the backside of the city. We were about 3,000 feet above sea level. Macchu Picchu is located at the beginning of the Peruvian Amazon so it was warm and there was some light rain when we were there. It is a trip I will never forget!<br clear="all" />Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-57431940560313347602007-08-30T17:48:00.001-04:002007-08-30T17:48:03.978-04:00Thing #5-Photo Sharing<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12423485@N07/1278727383/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1009/1278727383_775317fdc3_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12423485@N07/1278727383/">Early Literacy Bulletin Board</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/12423485@N07/">cmontalvo</a> </span></div>This is the Early Literacy Bulletin Board that I recently put up in the Children's Section of our Library Branch. The bulletin board is on Phonemic Awareness, one of the six Early Literacy Skills.<br />I had fun putting it up but it was a lot of work. It is nice to have something bright and colorful in the children's section to complement our new paint and carpeting.<br clear="all" />Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-36799890820985692812007-08-29T11:26:00.000-04:002007-08-29T16:40:35.050-04:00Thing #4 - Having looked at the list of 23 Things, is there anything in particular you're excited to learn more about?<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">After looking at the list of 23 Things I am excited about several things. I have always wanted to learn more about Thing #8: RSS Feeds. I also want to learn more about creating a wiki and especially podcasts since my husband recently won an IPOD Shuffle. This entire exercise is exciting for me. I have always wanted to learn how to use the many resources on the Internet and how to use the new technologies that I own more fully. The knowledge that I learn from 23 Things I will be able to use in my personal and professional life so that makes it doubly beneficial. Wish me luck! I am on to the next Thing!</span></div>Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304469507196648670.post-15150456557255032162007-08-28T17:01:00.000-04:002007-09-04T22:32:00.146-04:00Things #1-3 - 7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners<p align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1. Begin with the end in mind.<br />2. Accept responsibility for your own learning.<br />3. View problems as challenges.<br />4. Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner.<br />5. Create your own learning toolbox.<br />6. Use technology to your advantage.<br />7. Teach/mentor others.<br />7 ½. Play</span>!</p><p align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><span style="color:#000000;">Hardest Habit:</span><br /></span></strong>The hardest habit for would have to be Habit #2: Accept responsibility for your own learning. When I have to learn for a class or for work I have no trouble taking responsibility for my own learning but when I want to learn something on my own it is very difficult for me to get beyond the second step of the Learning Contract. I can easily set goals but getting over the obstacles all by myself I find quite difficult. </span></p><p align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Easiest Habit:</span></strong><br />The easiest habit for me would have to be Habit #5: Create your own learning toolbox. I love to plan and gather the materials that I will need to learn something new. I am somewhat of a perfectionist. I like to do any activity well and that starts with the first step.<br /></p></span>Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276871782050920066noreply@blogger.com0