Read the instructioins carefully!

Read the instructions carefully - no skipping steps!

Skipped a step--try again.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhII66oVv-Y

You Tube

Played with YouTube waaaay too long this sunny afternoon. I thought this was interesting, and I'm not a big sports fan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhII66oVv-Y

I don't have co-workers and I don't need to discuss projects without leaving my desk, but my granddaughter was on Facebook this afternoon when I logged into meebo! She works in a University Library in New Orleans. We chatted off and on for an hour or so. I hadn't imagined that I would find anyone to chat with; how neat! I didn't know 23Things could be so much fun. 

I discovered I have been doing cloud computing for years! I do web pages on a couple of different platforms, which are 'somewhere.' The calendar programs appeared to be the most logical new application for me. I signed up for 30 boxes and am learning how it works. I have invited my daughter to join me to coordinate schedules. 

I didn't think microblogging was for me, but when I saw the lists of people or groups that could be followed I was impressed! I found several groups and people that I want to follow. I am following PBS because I watch Public TV often, 23thingsks, National Geographic, and several charities that I am interested in. I plan to also include several listed in the comment area of the lesson. I like being able to learn about new developments and different thoughts on various topics.

bookmarking

I read this weeks lesson and planned just to look at the various site. When I saw the things that the bookmarking sites could do, I was impressed. I signed up for Delicious and bookmarked a few sites. If we traveled a lot or if I belonged to groups that were internet savvy, I can see great uses. I will ask on the sewing list that I belong to if any of them belong to Delicious. 

I signed up for google reader because I thought that wouldn't take long and wouldn't be complicated. It was quite easy! I signed up for a topic from Medline (that was used in an example) and from NPR. I looked at a few other sites, but didn't find the RSS feed available. I will look for more, but other things are calling now.

 

I thought I would try posting a picture. This is one we may put on our brochure.

Flickr

I signed up for a Flickr account and uploaded a few pictures. I think that I will like this! I plan to store and organize pictures on line. I also like that I can share pictures with relatives that may be interested in having copies. That is much more convenient than emailing everyone with attachments.

webinars

I signed up for a webinar a few weeks ago, but a change of plans took me out of town. I listened to the archived webinar. It was hosted by NSDAR to instruct members on filling out the Master Questionnaire and was quite helpful. I anticipate using webinars often in the future for convenience and for saving time and money. I also like that I can listen again.

I tried an archived webinar on Wimba, but had trouble with it. I am using an iMac and think--at some point--I may try it on our PC. I jotted down the schedule for several Opal webinars that sound interesting, and I plan to listen to at least one.

One of my favorite things about being connected to the Library System is the educational opportunity.

I joined Facebook earlier, at the invitation of a cousin, but have done nothing with it. I read the "23 Things" lessons and invited someone else to be a friend. It is a convenient way to share pictures. 

I joined 23-things to learn about new topics. I am a trustee of the Moran Public Library.

I taught mathematics and computer programming for over 35 years, but I want to know at least some about the areas that will be covered. Many years ago I used a mainframe with flashing lights and punch cards to program machine language and FORTRAN. Through the years, I learned many computer languages on various computers and taught several languages. How things have changed! I can only wonder what the next forty years will bring. Very interesting!