Thing # 7

I have been taking my time trying to really get a handle on each tool before I post...whew! I am worn out...and don't really have a great handle. I am trying to set up a calendar and google alerts, but I'm having trouble setting up a Google account which is weird because I thought I did that...but it's not working. I am also trying to perfect a Photo Story (which was one of the sessions I went to Friday)and I want to post it for all to see. I have found when you work (and play) on different computers the things you need are ALWAYS on the other computer...another one of Murphy's laws. I have been impressed reading everyone's blogs and I'm keeping an eye on LibraryMarn because she's kind of paving the way for all of us...keep it up!

...still tryng to reply to google's email that says you have to reply to, but guess what? No email yet and they do have my correct email address...hmmmm? Guess the calendar will have to wait until I have time to figure out what's going on. Not like anything important is due this week:)

Magazine, again

I'm not sure how to change the pic so the Rookie's head will show...just too tall!

My magazine

Testing links

Look at my Website

Test Post

This is a test to see if my comments window shows up. I messed around with my settings and not sure what's happened:)

Thing # 6 Mashup and tools

I had a very hard time navigating through these sites. I had no idea what they were all about. The Flickr color pickr was pretty cool, but not sure how I would use it. The most fun was exploring the trading card site. I did make my own card, but need to figure out how to edit the picture and size it correctly. I also looked at the magazine cover and calendars. I think I could use them in the library with research units for example to do research on an inventor and do a trading card about that inventor as a final product. The magazine cover might also be a fun way to do it.
Even though I'm already making this post I'm not through exploring the sites and want to become more familiar with all these tools. I have been a bit reluctant to open an account with every site, but think that's what I'm going to have to do in order to truly "play".

flickr post

Well, I finally posted a picture and after several tries I realized it's really pretty easy. It's a bit overwhelming, but hopefully after I understand more about how to tag pics it will be much easier to browse. I'm amazed at how many people post on flickr...makes me think I've been living in the Dark Ages.

More Cliffs of Moher

More Cliffs of Moher
Originally uploaded by daftdog77

Hey, this is where I'm going this spring to a tournament...Ireland!!

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Thing #3

Wow! That was fun:) Creating an Avatar was pretty cool and I look better than I thought...oh wait, that's not really me. I guess this is just a small first step in the process of the 23 things. I've already looked at some pics in flickr and can't wait to upload some of my own.

Thing #4

I think I'll be able to use my blog for my book club. That would be a great way to discuss the readings and interact with the book club members. Another use would be to interact and collaborate with my fellow librarians. I'm sure once I get a little more familiar with it, I'll find lots more uses.

Thing #2

Of the 7 1/2 habits the easiest will be to play! The hardest might be to begin with the end in mind because I'm not sure what it's all about.

Thing #1

I want to learn the language of web 2.0. I want to be able to create a podcast and understand more about its uses. I also want to create a myspace account so I can better understand what the students are doing.

Getting Started

Whew! So much to think about. I can't wait to learn as I play!