Marcia's Blog

Final Task - Summary

2007-04-19T14:39:00.000-07:00

While I have finished the tasks I haven't really explored these various sites and their capabilites yet. Now that I'm finished I will return to do this. I particularly enjoy using RSS and keeping myself up to date on the feeds I chose as well as the flickr and utube features.

I found that remembering how to sign into my accounts the hardest thing to remember.

I think it's important for me to be familiar with these new technologies to be adequately computer literate and to assist patrons in the best way possible.

Task 10 - MySpace

2007-04-16T13:17:00.000-07:00

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=180625321 This might be very popular for the young adults - networking with friends or career networking, etc. I don't really see myself using it all that much, but who knows - I might surprise myself and become more computer savvy.

Task 9 - Using on-line office tools

2007-04-16T12:40:00.000-07:00

I created a suggestion form for MC patrons to use which can be accessed from their personal computer to assist MC in building a significant Music CD collection.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcwgvvpz_1c55bn3

Task 8 - Youtube

2007-04-16T12:13:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V6X0bCvCPE. My user name is marcia053. I will explore more of this feature later, but I immediately found this great elephant video which I loved. It will be fun to check in from time to time to see the other videos posted.

Task 7 - Explore Wikipedia

2007-04-16T11:54:00.000-07:00

Mrc_cnnr is my user name on Wikipedia. I added that PVLD now also has downloadable video. I have mixed feeling about Wikipedia. I will have to learn about the advantages from someone who knows what they are.

Task 6 - Instant Messaging

2007-04-10T17:15:00.000-07:00

HmltnBrooks (05:13:59 pm): Somehow, with Laurie's help, I have found myself here. Yikes!
(05:13:59 pm)PVLD2007 is no longer signed on.

Im is important so that I can speak live to my friends, far and wide.

Task 5 - Explore Flickr

2007-04-10T16:53:00.001-07:00

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Originally uploaded by matt.groves.

I found this photo on creative commons, and I really liked it because it reminded me of my fabulous safari to Kenya and Tanzania several years ago.To post this photo I first had to create a flickr account. I linked my blog to my flickr account. I like to be able to post photos to my own blog, and I also like to be able to view others' pictures and be able to post them to my blog.

Task 4 Using the Digital Camera

2007-04-10T16:20:00.000-07:00

I took digital photos when the firemen came to Thursday story time and also when the Easter Bunny came to Malaga Cove the following Week.

Task 3 Rss Feeds

2007-04-10T16:11:00.000-07:00

http://www.aboutdogs.info/ This is one of the feeds I subscribe to on bloglines.com because I am planning to adopt the perfect dog.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/style/columns/bookreport?start=0&per=20 I hope this will be useful to me in selecting new authors and books for the book club.

Task 2

2007-04-07T18:44:00.000-07:00

After setting up my blog earlier, I tried to access it again when I got home and I became very confused with g-mail accts., etc. but here I am again. I'm doing this without really understanding the "structure" of all this - maybe I don't need to! I suppose when I have finished all the steps, this early dilemma will seem moot.

Task 1 and 2

2007-04-07T16:27:00.000-07:00

OK,
Amazingly enough I have completed the first 2 tasks without too much difficulty. The next challenge will probably be to find my blog again after creating all these accounts, passwords, etc. The challenge is on!