I took a look around the NPR site for podcasts that interested me but the choices are so overwhelming. In keeping with the topic of libraries, I did find one called "Carry-on books to take you up, up and away". The clip can be heard here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91364064
The concept of podcasts can be useful but the only problem I found was that some of these podcasts are difficult to hear even with the sound turned up all the way. Even so, I enjoyed listening to them.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Some parting words...
What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
YouTube and Wikis were probably my favorite exercises. This is may be due to the fact that I tend to be a "visual learner" so watching videos and/or seeing a list posted somewhere helps me absorb the information more effectively.
How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
This program has opened up my eyes to a world of new technology that is only continuing to grow.
Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I learned more than I thought I would. I was familiar with some of the programs but I wasn't aware of all the little tricks they had. For example, I knew that I could download a photo off of my camera but I didn't know I could turn it into a puzzle, etc.
What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
Some of the instructions were hard to understand at times. Also, certain "things" like the RSS feeds were a little tricky.
If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you again chose to participate?
Yes.
YouTube and Wikis were probably my favorite exercises. This is may be due to the fact that I tend to be a "visual learner" so watching videos and/or seeing a list posted somewhere helps me absorb the information more effectively.
How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
This program has opened up my eyes to a world of new technology that is only continuing to grow.
Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I learned more than I thought I would. I was familiar with some of the programs but I wasn't aware of all the little tricks they had. For example, I knew that I could download a photo off of my camera but I didn't know I could turn it into a puzzle, etc.
What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
Some of the instructions were hard to understand at times. Also, certain "things" like the RSS feeds were a little tricky.
If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you again chose to participate?
Yes.
Overdrive
I played around a lit bit with Overdrive and was surprised at how easy it was to search for audiobooks. I decided to choose a clip from one of my favorite books, "The Secret Life of Bees". Here is a portion of the review posted on Overdrive:
Fourteen-year-old Lily Owens lost her beloved mother when she was only four—under tragic circumstances clouded by time and secrecy. She later found a fiercely protective "stand-in," her abusive father's outspoken housekeeper, Rosaleen. Ignoring differences in age and color—and the fact that racial hatred seethed during the summer of 1964 in rural South Carolina—these two unlikely companions set off on a seemingly aimless pilgrimage that ends at the home of a trio of eccentric bee-keeping black sisters.
Lily tells her remarkable tale of longing and love in an idiom and accent heard far south of the Mason-Dixon Line, but the lessons learned during her odyssey into the world of bees and their "secret life" are universal and everlasting...
Fourteen-year-old Lily Owens lost her beloved mother when she was only four—under tragic circumstances clouded by time and secrecy. She later found a fiercely protective "stand-in," her abusive father's outspoken housekeeper, Rosaleen. Ignoring differences in age and color—and the fact that racial hatred seethed during the summer of 1964 in rural South Carolina—these two unlikely companions set off on a seemingly aimless pilgrimage that ends at the home of a trio of eccentric bee-keeping black sisters.
Lily tells her remarkable tale of longing and love in an idiom and accent heard far south of the Mason-Dixon Line, but the lessons learned during her odyssey into the world of bees and their "secret life" are universal and everlasting...
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Youtube
Long before the 23 things project began, I had already begun to explore this popular site. I think what makes it appealing is most of the videos on this site are entertaining in some way and you are able to view and as well as post your own absolutely free!
As for the video I chose, there really is no meaning behind it except I was looking for something that provided a little nostalgia for me and maybe for some of you too.
As for the video I chose, there really is no meaning behind it except I was looking for something that provided a little nostalgia for me and maybe for some of you too.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Web 2.0 Awards List
The Web 2.0 Awards List was interesting enough to look at but at the moment I can' t think of the contribution it would make to PBCLS. I thought these tools were really interesting mostly because they were catagorized in a way that made it easy to choose your interests. For example, I chose the category Retail and picked the 1st place winner called Threadless. I entered the site and found out that is consisted of a T-shirt company. It was neat to see the various shirts displayed on actual human bodies. There was some really nice ones too and best of all the site offers a way for those creative minds out there to submit your own design and possibly win $2,500! Hey if I don't win that laptop or the MP3 player, I'll still have a chance with the T-shirts...
zoho
I think writing with Zoho writer is cool
.The possibilities are endless !YOu can customize a document just as you would in a program like Microsoft Word, but others will be able to see it as well.Not only that, you can also access the document from any computer without worrying about what program it has. As for the library, this could be helpful if say you are a member of a committee.All the members will be able to access the list, agenda, etc. and edit if they so desire 
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Friday, June 20, 2008
PBCLS Sandbox
I looked around at the PBCLS sandbox and I have to say I read some interesting facts. I think it was easier to find out people's "favorites" this way rather than go to each individual blog. Even though some blogs are somewhat anonymous, I was still able to get good ideas on favorite vacation spots, restaurants, and books.
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