Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1081942396

I have been using Facebook for a while in order to keep in touch with my family and friends. I joined some groups and for this exercise I joined Library 2.0 interest group and Librarians on Facebook. I added many applications on facebook just for the fun of it.

OverDrive

I bought an MP3 especially to download audiobooks. It was when we had access to netLibrary's eaudiobooks. I used to download eaudiobooks and listen to them while walking. OverDrive is better than nothing, but it doesn't offer the variety found through netLibrary.
I could use OverDrive http://broward.lib.overdrive.com/
on the public computers, since they allow for the OverDrive media console to be downloaded. When you place a hold you will receive an email saying that the title will be in your account for downloading for two days. I managed to download and even burn books on a CD. Over Drive has a very extensive Help menu that covers all the aspects of using, installing the software and downloading the titles.

Podcasts

I am subscribed to some podcasts for learning Italian; since podcasts are usually used for short presentations, I think they are a useful tool for learning a foreign language, in the sense that one can hear a native speak the language.
I looked at Podcast.net, Podcastelley and Yahoo podcasts. Libraries publish podcasts to announce weekly programs, storytime podcasts, public lectures, read chapters from books (Library Lady Audiobooks), headline news from the library world (LibeVibe).

For trends in librarianship I like: http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/archive.php

On Bloglines I subscribed to Audioilibri podcast, where one can listen to chapters from classic literature.
http://www.bloglines.com/myblogs

Youtube

I have been using You tube for a while in order to find some of my favorite artists and songs. I think that it's a very useful site to browse and find original creations or if one is up to it advertize oneself.
I chose this particular video because Eugenio Bennato(the song is called Grande Sud) participated at the San Remo music festival this year and after listening some of the songs that won, i liked his the most, although he receive only the 10th place.

Week 7: Thing 19: Web 2.0 Awards

I enjoyed exploring some of these tools and will do some more exploring in future because there is a wealth of information there. Apart of the sites that we already used during past exploration exercises, such as http://technorati.com/ , http://www.bloglines.com/, http://www.librarything.com/, http://www.zoho.com/, http://www.flickr.com/, etc., I discovered some new tools that I might use in future, such as:
http://www.upcoming.yahoo.com/ - listing of events, you can look for events or add a new event
http://www.onesentence.org/ - furn true stories told in one sentence
http://www.43things.com/- online foal setting; record your progress, cheer people
http://www.yelp.com/ - useful information about US cities
http://www.judysbook.com/ - lists deals by areas
http://realtravel.com/ - you may plan your next trip and explore travel guide
I also plan to explore in future http://www.go2web20.net/

Flag

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I find Zoho a great tool because it incorporates a lot of elements: word processing, spreadsheets, presentations. The good thing is that you can access your files from any place connected to the Internet.
And I am so happy that I could post two documents to my blog.

Shared document

Document
This is the first document that I create using a web-based application. The principle seems very interesting because one can create and share documents on-line with no need to install software; multiple users can edit the same file.

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PB Wiki SandBox

http://bcltlc.pbwiki.com/bcltlcpage

Enjoyed playing in the sandbox. I made an account with PBwiki and entered the url of my blog to the favorite blogs. Logged into the bctlc wiki and signed my name and even added a link to my blog.

Week 6 - Wikis

I find wikis http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Main_Page a very helpful collaborative endeavor, in the sense that it allows cooperation and sharing of ideas. Of course, there is the problem of the open content that can be edited by everybody, hence there might be errors.
One useful usage for wikis would be when a group of librarians is working on the same project.
I liked the idea of the Book Lovers Wiki where customers can add their own reviews on the wiki . It could be used in correlation with a book club.
http://booklovers.pbwiki.com/Princeton%20Public%20Library

Improved Rollyo

Select...Reliable nutrition infoTravel & HotelsSearch The Web

Week 5-thing 15 Rollyo

Select...Reliable nutrition infoSearch The Web

It took me some time to make my Rollyo work, but finally, here it is.
I think Rollyo can be used to create and save customized searches of your favorite websites; Rollyo can replace the well-known bookmarks; the difference is that you will be able to access your bookmarks from any computer; you can also explore and save searchscrolls created by others people.

Library Thing

LibraryThing

My creation

My creation
Originally uploaded by acidori

I just created a calendar page

Made with free image tools @ TXT2PIC.com

Week 5 - Fun with Image Generators

Week 4- My new hobby

I started reading about Tarot and hope that in future I will be able to spread some Tarot cards and interpret them like a Pro. There are some websites where you can get a free reading and my favorite one in www.facade.com

Week 5-Fun with images

Library 2.0

Library 2.0 means a wide array of things, but it is mainly about cooperation between librarian and customer, a library without walls; the global version of the walled library; collaboration and sharing of ideas.

Week 4

Learned about social bookmarking and opened an account with Del.ic.ious. tagged some webpages.
Social bookmarking is a useful tool that helps people store and access favorite websites, share tags and bookmarks; discover new websites by browsing other users' tags.

Week 3- Chihuahan Desert and Slide Show

Chihuahan Desert
Originally uploaded by rovingmagpie

landscape from Flickr

I definitely enjoyed this week's activities; I enjoyed browsing the images on Flickr mainly for places I visited or will visit. I am not to much a fan of posting my own picture on Flickr, but it seems that people enjoy having their pictures online. there are infinite possibilities with the image generators. I am really proud of my trade card.

Monarque en vol and trading card

Monarque en vol
Originally uploaded by fredlab

Butterfly

My creation
Originally uploaded by acidori

I enjoyed creating this trading card

Spell with Flickr

Stop Shaving Start Living
Originally uploaded by mahimaisme

Legs from Flickr

Free collage images

Free collage images
Originally uploaded by mahimaisme

abstract

Week 3-Images

Flickr is a whole new world; I found so many interesting images and possibilities on Flickr; I could spend hours browsing. Since I do not have a digital camera yet, I have to rely on the images found on flickr.


Dos PP
Originally uploaded by George

Nice picture

Learning challenge - week 2

I realized that I need to spend a lot of time getting acquainted with these new concepts.
Registered with Bloglines and learned how to subscribe to Feeds
Subscribed to the following feeds using Bloglines: Sunsentinel Breaking News, LibWorm; Effing Librarian; LibraryBytes; also subscribed to feeds from the blog beinnovative.wordpress




http://technorati.com/faves/rhoda954?show=blogs



Link to my Bloglines: http://www.bloglines.com/public/rhoda

My first post

How exciting to create a blog and the first post!
I am a lifelong learner and this is yet another exiting experience for me.
More posts to come.