Library 2.0 & Web 2.0 (Exercise #15 )

I only read this link, and realized what a breakthrough the internet has been through the past 5 to 10 years since I have been playing with computers. When I was first playing with computers-Like the article- I was a "Log on, check email, type a few words, log off" person. Now I spend almost my waking day on it (except when I am tending to my daughter). I am now doing email, myspace, facebook, and doing reference research when I am at work.

Technorati (Exercise #14)

I was confused with this exercise.
It says:

"Take a look at Technorati and try doing a keyword search for “Learning 2.0” in Blog posts, in tags and in the Blog Directory."

I could not find a search to narrow it down by blog post, tags, or in the Blog Directory. It just had the normal search window at the top of the screen.

My opinion, this exercise did not help me at all. The instructions needs to be updated.....

Tagging, and Del.icio.us (Exercise #13)

I personally don't see the point of Del.icio.us. I can still use the bookmarks from my Firefox browser. And they have a plug-in for Firefox where you can take your bookmarks with you and sync them to the web. it is called Foxmarks (www.foxmarks.com) I use them to access my bookmarks from home. I like this way better than Del.icio.us cause you don't have to publish them to the world.

Add a JaxCat Search Gadget (Exercise #12 )

I added this to My blog and to my igoogle. Not sure when it will come in handy. I guess If there is a book I need I can use it without going to the library's website right away.

I'll keep it for now. You never know...

A Thing about LibraryThing (Exercise #11 )

I liked this exercise! I cataloged the books that I am currently reading. I only read Teen Graphic and Teen Manga, and Teen Fiction. I know I am an adult, But I work around teen books all the time, and can't help but read them!!

Here is my Library Thing page:

http://www.librarything.com/catalog/moseleyfreak

Play around with Image Generators (exercise #10)

I did the Comic Strip Generator. I love the Simpsons, and I thought this strip would show how much fun it would be to combine them with the Web 2.0 Class.

Enjoy!!!

Finding Feeds (Exercise #9)

As far as which of the 4 "Search for feeds" that was described, i think that Technorati was the easiest to navigate around. Syndic8 and Topix.net was the hardest to navigate. And I could never get Feedster to load at all. It kept timing out on me.

RSS Feeds (JPL2.0 Exercise #8)

I was a little confused at first about how to do this, but after reading the instructions about 10 times, I got it. I never used RSS feeds before, so this is new to me.

here is my bloglines link:

http://www.bloglines.com/public/moseleyfreak

Technology

I think technology has gotten advanced over the last 5 years. Look at video games. They are almost life like when you see them. I saw one the other day that looked like a movie, but it was a game ad for the PS3.

Also, I think that cell phones are out of control with the teens here in the library. I think that libraries should have cell phone jammers in them. they aren't too expensive to get.

Just my opinion, I'll stop venting now.

Robb

Rachel's Press Badge

Rachel's Press Badge
Originally uploaded by moseleyfreak

Here is an adorable badge made for my daughter!

Picture I took overlooking the lake

Outside of Sally and Andrew's reception
Originally uploaded by moseleyfreak

I took this photo at my step-sister's wedding reception on April 26. 2008. The reception was at this old casino in Augusta, GA. this was taken at the lake that was in the back of the old casino.

I have always been intrigued by photography art, and this was a excellent time of day to do it, cause the sun was about to set (the sun was behind me) the weather was a little cloudy, but good enough that a lot of sky showed in the picture. I liked that a little girl was going down the hill toward the lake, it showed how large the lake is (she is about 8 or 9).

Enjoy!

I feel so stupid!

I accidentally deleted my blog! So I have to start all over! But I didn't get very far! I learned my lesson!

Later!!!

My strenghts and weaknesses

Hello JPL,

My easiest is number 6 (Use technology to your advantage)and number 7 1/2 (Play!)

My hardest is number 3 (View problems as challenges).

Thanks for letting me take this class!