June 3
Wrap up
Thankyou, it was fun, interesting and informative.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
CPL 2.0 Twitter
May 31
Twitter
This is a great blog site. I think that it is a fast and easy way for libraries to post events and programs and keep current. A fabulous way for any business that is interested in customer service to post information about their business and services offered. A great way to reach the public and bring in more business.
This is a great blog site. I think that it is a fast and easy way for libraries to post events and programs and keep current. A fabulous way for any business that is interested in customer service to post information about their business and services offered. A great way to reach the public and bring in more business.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
CPL 20 Library Thing
May 19
Library Thing sounds like a great site, but so far I am having a frustrating time trying to join,
after typing in a name &password, etc. it takes me to the guess the author page and after completing that it kicks me back to the home page and says my user name is incorrect.
Will try again later.
Library Thing sounds like a great site, but so far I am having a frustrating time trying to join,
after typing in a name &password, etc. it takes me to the guess the author page and after completing that it kicks me back to the home page and says my user name is incorrect.
Will try again later.
CPL 2.0 Online Tools
May 10 - Online Tools
Once again, google is genius.
Is there anything that one can not do with google?
In answer to the question - do you see free online tools replacing expensive software? Yes, yes definitely. Why not? Mind you, once the whole world switches to google - maybe they will create a member fee. But for now, the options and the available free tools on google are fabulous and free!
Do I see myself using the calendars, etc. - not in the near future but maybe one day I will need to or want to.
Thanks for the information.
Once again, google is genius.
Is there anything that one can not do with google?
In answer to the question - do you see free online tools replacing expensive software? Yes, yes definitely. Why not? Mind you, once the whole world switches to google - maybe they will create a member fee. But for now, the options and the available free tools on google are fabulous and free!
Do I see myself using the calendars, etc. - not in the near future but maybe one day I will need to or want to.
Thanks for the information.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
CPL 2.0 Flickr
CPL 2.0 Flickr and You Tube,
I have viewed both of these sites and yes, they are user friendly.
I searched for photos on Flickr and on other sites and I found photos quickly;
some of the searches compared to the Flickr search were the same results and some were different results.
Flickr has many useful and easy options to use and for those who want to organize their photos electronically and share them with others - this would be a very efficient and useful tool.
You tube is a great resource for someone who wants to broadcast their homemade video to the world and get instant coverage and responses.
Both sites are about instantaneous communication; as for the entertainment value -that is dependent on the user.
As for me, this was my first look at Flickr.
At present I do not have a need for either site.
I have viewed both of these sites and yes, they are user friendly.
I searched for photos on Flickr and on other sites and I found photos quickly;
some of the searches compared to the Flickr search were the same results and some were different results.
Flickr has many useful and easy options to use and for those who want to organize their photos electronically and share them with others - this would be a very efficient and useful tool.
You tube is a great resource for someone who wants to broadcast their homemade video to the world and get instant coverage and responses.
Both sites are about instantaneous communication; as for the entertainment value -that is dependent on the user.
As for me, this was my first look at Flickr.
At present I do not have a need for either site.
Monday, May 3, 2010
CPL 2.0 - RSS
RSS
An RSS reader sounds fabulous! I think that it would be great to have every favourite site that you enjoy reading to be compiled into one easy to access place, very quick , very convenient, and current.
Perfect!!
No more remembering several url addresses or going in and out of sites.
I was successful at setting up a bloglines account and setting up several feeds.
I was also, successful at 'adding' a feed by using your second suggestion of the link "Add".
I was successful at finding the RSS icon on several sites.
Yes, this definitely makes information gathering more convenient.
Love it.
An RSS reader sounds fabulous! I think that it would be great to have every favourite site that you enjoy reading to be compiled into one easy to access place, very quick , very convenient, and current.
Perfect!!
No more remembering several url addresses or going in and out of sites.
I was successful at setting up a bloglines account and setting up several feeds.
I was also, successful at 'adding' a feed by using your second suggestion of the link "Add".
I was successful at finding the RSS icon on several sites.
Yes, this definitely makes information gathering more convenient.
Love it.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
CPL 2.0 Google
Google Universe - April 22
Is there anything that you can not access on Google?
It is definitely a fast way of searching and has so many options and products!
I have looked at maps and google earth many times and find that maps is very useful and so quick, and google earth is fun and amazing!
I often go to Google first before I try any other search site.
With this weeks exercise I did explore several of the products, I had not tried clicking 'even more' before and was surprised at all the choices, this was also, the first time that I looked at 'labs'.
I was impressed with the 'Books' product as this is an excellent search site for book titles and reviews, it also, quickly links you to similar titles and information about the author including current author readings, interviews, etc. It links to 'where to buy' sites and libraries, including CPL. It has an extensive subject listing , is user friendly and very quick.
I was not impressed with the 'Aardvark product'.
This site encourages you to ask any question and promises to find the answer within seconds.
However, I tried it several times today and each time it responded with an application for facebook and announced , " before we answer your question- join us on facebook". It did not allow you to skip this or over ride the facebook application - therefore, it did not answer your question - very surprised and disappointed in this.
All in all, it has been interesting and fun to spend time exploring all the extra features on google that I had not looked at before.
Is there anything that you can not access on Google?
It is definitely a fast way of searching and has so many options and products!
I have looked at maps and google earth many times and find that maps is very useful and so quick, and google earth is fun and amazing!
I often go to Google first before I try any other search site.
With this weeks exercise I did explore several of the products, I had not tried clicking 'even more' before and was surprised at all the choices, this was also, the first time that I looked at 'labs'.
I was impressed with the 'Books' product as this is an excellent search site for book titles and reviews, it also, quickly links you to similar titles and information about the author including current author readings, interviews, etc. It links to 'where to buy' sites and libraries, including CPL. It has an extensive subject listing , is user friendly and very quick.
I was not impressed with the 'Aardvark product'.
This site encourages you to ask any question and promises to find the answer within seconds.
However, I tried it several times today and each time it responded with an application for facebook and announced , " before we answer your question- join us on facebook". It did not allow you to skip this or over ride the facebook application - therefore, it did not answer your question - very surprised and disappointed in this.
All in all, it has been interesting and fun to spend time exploring all the extra features on google that I had not looked at before.
Monday, April 19, 2010
CPL 2.0 Networking
April 19
Social networking sites - popular?
Yes I can understand the fascination and passion for facebook and other networking sites.
It is an easy and fabulous way to keep in touch with many people at the same time. It can be used efficiently to instantly reach many people regarding important dates, travel plans, invitations , business plans, etc,.
It can also, just be a party online conversing with all your friends at once.
Used properly it can be a lot of fun and a time saver for passing on information quickly to everyone.
On the downside it can also be addictive and a time waster and your privacy can be jeopardized.
Be careful what you say out there!
For myself ,
I set up a test facebook account.
I took note of the wall, the profile, the Account, theFind Friends, the Info, etc.
I am not interested in having a current facebook account at this time.
Social networking sites - popular?
Yes I can understand the fascination and passion for facebook and other networking sites.
It is an easy and fabulous way to keep in touch with many people at the same time. It can be used efficiently to instantly reach many people regarding important dates, travel plans, invitations , business plans, etc,.
It can also, just be a party online conversing with all your friends at once.
Used properly it can be a lot of fun and a time saver for passing on information quickly to everyone.
On the downside it can also be addictive and a time waster and your privacy can be jeopardized.
Be careful what you say out there!
For myself ,
I set up a test facebook account.
I took note of the wall, the profile, the Account, theFind Friends, the Info, etc.
I am not interested in having a current facebook account at this time.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
CPL 2.0
April 8th -Wikipedia
I easily found articles that one was able to edit.
I tried to edit a biographical article on Mary Pickford. I added one sentence that referred to her name change. Because I added this sentence directly after a reference mark it was saved at the bottom of the article- at the top of the list of references rather than in the article itself.
I will check tomorrow and see if it is still there although I doubt it will be, therefore I printed it for myself today!
Will try to edit something again when I have more time as it could be fun.
What did I learn by reading the Wikipedia information:
I am impressed by how current the information is and that they are continually updating even within seconds. Therefore, editing or making additions which contain misinformation , etc. are quickly removed. They have strict editing policies. It appears to be easy to edit and save, I did not know that this was possible before.
I easily found articles that one was able to edit.
I tried to edit a biographical article on Mary Pickford. I added one sentence that referred to her name change. Because I added this sentence directly after a reference mark it was saved at the bottom of the article- at the top of the list of references rather than in the article itself.
I will check tomorrow and see if it is still there although I doubt it will be, therefore I printed it for myself today!
Will try to edit something again when I have more time as it could be fun.
What did I learn by reading the Wikipedia information:
I am impressed by how current the information is and that they are continually updating even within seconds. Therefore, editing or making additions which contain misinformation , etc. are quickly removed. They have strict editing policies. It appears to be easy to edit and save, I did not know that this was possible before.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
CPL 2.0 Delicious
April 1
Best Websites,
after browsing these sites several times this week , I have definitely become more comfortable.
Initially, I found delicious to be busy and cumbersome and I rarely found anything quickly.
However, I now understand the layout , index and sorting option better than before, although
I will need to use it frequently to become truly trusting and confident with it.
I, also, learned the difference between a folder and a tag this week.
Best Websites,
after browsing these sites several times this week , I have definitely become more comfortable.
Initially, I found delicious to be busy and cumbersome and I rarely found anything quickly.
However, I now understand the layout , index and sorting option better than before, although
I will need to use it frequently to become truly trusting and confident with it.
I, also, learned the difference between a folder and a tag this week.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
CPL 2.0 answers
March 22 questions-
What do I hope to learn?
I hope I learn more about all the online blogs , how to access them and reply.
I hope to become tech savvy and websmart!
Which aspect of web 2.0 most intriques me?
How to customize my site.
Which I will attempt next.
What do I hope to learn?
I hope I learn more about all the online blogs , how to access them and reply.
I hope to become tech savvy and websmart!
Which aspect of web 2.0 most intriques me?
How to customize my site.
Which I will attempt next.
Monday, March 22, 2010
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