#5 Flickr

I've done some exploration of Flickr and even opened an account. I followed the instructions for uploading some pictures from my computer. The site even has a blog that you can join. It would be more fun if I had some contacts to share pictures with. I understand what a mashup is, but not how to use one. I guess I will find out.

#7 Technology Post

#7 I learned recently that Google gets about 63% of the search business on the Web while Yahoo comes in second with about 19%. Microsoft has only 8%. Google experienced an increase in usage while Yahoo and Microsoft slipped. Competitors are beginning to complain. I wonder if monopoly laws apply here? Google continues to get bigger and bigger and has also acquired YouTube now.

#3 & #4 As you can see, I have set up my blog and entered my first post. However, I am unable to register my blog at PLCMC, so I will track my progress using my own blog.

#2 I've always considered myself a life-long learner and encouraged my students in this area also. I always used to tell them that we only stop learning when we pass on. In viewing the 71/2 habits, I came to that see that most of them are already a part of me. I always try to have a goal whether it is personal or professional. I have confidence in myself as a learner and accept my responsibility in learning. I use a toolbox--anything from people to books to technology. Technology is my favorite. As a teacher for 28 years, I quickly found out that the best way to learn something was to teach it. I play but not enough.
There is one habit I have not mentioned, and the reason is that it is the most difficult for me. I have a most difficult time viewing problems as opportunities to learn. I typically get frustrated and angry rather than feel challenged. It is a problem of which I have been long aware. I work on this. I let the frustration subside and set my goals and tools back in order. Then I proceed. But sometimes I must get help and encouragement from my family, friends, or co-workers. Thank Heaven for them!

#1 The 23 Things

I have read the blog about the program. It seems to have generated a lot of excitement among those taking part in the PLCMC project and also those who are just following it. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about new tools. I know I wouldn't be doing it myself if not for this assignment. It's not that I don't want to learn about these things. It's just that I would be telling myself I don't have the time to experiment with these tools now. So I'll do it later. Now I have no excuse for waiting. Thank you!

Quote For The Week

A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. ~Jo Godwin

Better Late Than Never

I have had this Blog since December of 2007. It's about time I used it. My library (Rockford Public) does not yet have a blog. We want very much to get one started for Readers' Advisory. How can we convince the powers that be to let us go ahead with it? It would really bring the library into the life of the user.