Thing 10

Wikis are great! I can see how useful they can be in our own library and potentially across the county. I posted on the 23 Things on a Stick wiki. http://23onastick.pbwiki.com/FrontPage

Thing 9

While Zoho Writer seems more like Word, Google Docs is simpler to use. There are fewer options but I can do what I want to do. Simpler is better.

Thing 8

For this thing, I started an eFolio. I found the templates irrelevant for the purpose of this project.

I also tried the Lazybase. Databases can be great for collecting, organizing, and distributing information. Look at my short database for the Things we are working on: http://lazybase.com/many_things/.

Thing 6

The trading card exercise was OK. It was easy to do but I am not sure of its relevance here.



I also created a ToonDoo. That seems very creative and can be used for a variety of ideas. You can see my ToonDoo here http://screencast.com/t/A2L3S3xTtt.

I used a free tool call Jing to post my ToonDoo. You can learn more about it at http://jingproject.com. It is a great tool to capture graphics and video from your desk top. It would be great for giving directions to web tools for the library...or for the activities for 23 Things.

Thing 5

This was very interesting. By bringing more than one thing together it seems to broaden the possibilities. I really like this one http://krazydad.com/colrpickr/. I like the idea of FlickrFling where it brings together Flickr pictures with new RSS feeds. I had some trouble getting it to work with a different feed than listed on the site.

Brasilia Window 2

Brasilia Window 2
Originally uploaded by Andy Howell

This is the best!

Flower - cropped

Flower - cropped
Originally uploaded by thomwatson

Spring! Please come soon!

Purple

Purple
Originally uploaded by Giant Ginkgo

Last time I was in Chicago I missed this. I guess I will have to go back!

Balloon Fiesta 2006

Balloon Fiesta 2006
Originally uploaded by artsyevie

I love the composition of this photo.

Thing 4

Flickr was not very easy. Step by step instructions would be nice. If it weren't for Kierstin, I would never have finished this.

Actually, if it weren't for Kierstin I would not have finished 1-4.

Flickr is a lot of fun. I enjoyed looking at the photos posted. There are so many great photographers out there. This could open a whole new world for artists.

I wish it were a little easier to navigate. I'm sure with practice it will become easier

RSS was not as difficult as I thought it would be. I added several feeds to my Google Reader aggregator and a couple to my blog.

I can see how this is very helpful for the constant blogger. Being connected to their favorite news sources will enable the addiction well.

Teachers and media specialist can use feeds to keep students up to date. Considering newspaper circulation is down kids need to get their news somewhere.

I didn't find any other feed readers better that those listed here. Now that I know what the RSS symbol means, it is easy to spot. I never thought about it before but so many sites I visit regularly have the RSS symbol. I can get my updates without even trying!

Rant

Who wrote these steps? Martha Stewart?

These instruction are clear as mud!

Thing 2

I love theory. It is so vague.

I must say Stephen Abrams is right. Everyone is talking about this. It has created quiet a buzz at our library.

It is the next logical step for libraries. Virtual libraries. What a great thing. Virtual high school is becoming a reality in very rural areas. Now those students will have libraries to support their education. Not to mention home bound people and agoraphobics.

L2 looks like a great educational framework. I hope it continues to evolve too.

Thing One

I have successfully created a blog! I am on my way.