Thing 22…
The most relevant plan for staying current with the Web 2.0 is to stay connected with twenty-somethings. LOL, but my son and daughter are competent members of the digital age, and they share with me the latest 2.0 apps.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Thing 21….
The Research Project Calculator and the Teacher Guide will be especially useful for students participating in the science fair projects. The teacher can plan out a week-by-week agenda for project completion. In the say way, self-pacing completion dates can be established for book reports, social studies projects, and other research assignments.
I can use the RPC for monthly library usage reports, AR reports, and budget reports.
The Research Project Calculator and the Teacher Guide will be especially useful for students participating in the science fair projects. The teacher can plan out a week-by-week agenda for project completion. In the say way, self-pacing completion dates can be established for book reports, social studies projects, and other research assignments.
I can use the RPC for monthly library usage reports, AR reports, and budget reports.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thing 20…
In my library, students are most interested in series books. Although they like to listen to audiobooks as a classroom activity, most students still prefer to read the book along with the audio.
I think the Book 2.0 tools enhance reading by offering guidance which generates more enthusiasm and increases circulation of books.
I visited the following sites:
Reading Trials ----database is too limited
BookLamp ---too limited
What Should I Read Next? --- Much more comprehensive and useful
What’s Next---was not current
Overbooked ---offered nothing for children
Reading Group Choices---Fun! Offered wine and music pairings for book discussion group activities
Lookybook---has folded
In my library, students are most interested in series books. Although they like to listen to audiobooks as a classroom activity, most students still prefer to read the book along with the audio.
I think the Book 2.0 tools enhance reading by offering guidance which generates more enthusiasm and increases circulation of books.
I visited the following sites:
Reading Trials ----database is too limited
BookLamp ---too limited
What Should I Read Next? --- Much more comprehensive and useful
What’s Next---was not current
Overbooked ---offered nothing for children
Reading Group Choices---Fun! Offered wine and music pairings for book discussion group activities
Lookybook---has folded
Monday, March 30, 2009
Thing 19....
I’m a member of Flixster, Playlist, Shelfari, and Bake Space. I prefer these because they are artistic/creative and I can see what others have recommended as well as choose my own favorite movies, music, books, and food.
I enjoy reading the recipes found in Bake Space, and I’m certain I will use those later. In fact, I plan to make a carrot cake this weekend for a friend’s birthday, and I found a recipe with pineapple and coconut. I can count on the feedback/comments/reviews from others when I select the recipes to use.
I use Playlist to make my own list as well as listen to others. Flixster helps me decide on movies, and Shelfari is a place where I can showcase my favorite books.
I’m a member of Flixster, Playlist, Shelfari, and Bake Space. I prefer these because they are artistic/creative and I can see what others have recommended as well as choose my own favorite movies, music, books, and food.
I enjoy reading the recipes found in Bake Space, and I’m certain I will use those later. In fact, I plan to make a carrot cake this weekend for a friend’s birthday, and I found a recipe with pineapple and coconut. I can count on the feedback/comments/reviews from others when I select the recipes to use.
I use Playlist to make my own list as well as listen to others. Flixster helps me decide on movies, and Shelfari is a place where I can showcase my favorite books.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thing 18....
I set up a Facebook account just to see how it's done. Once I got on there, I identified my high school and graduation date, and suddenly I saw many former classmates and others from about 100 mile radius. I can see why it’s one of the fastest growing social networks, but I prefer more privacy, and I didn't want to keep the account active, so I deactivated it.
I didn’t set up a Myspace account, but I do visit it frequently for music sites. I don’t really like the format for libraries; it seems too busy and other sites serve the same purpose.
I set up a Facebook account just to see how it's done. Once I got on there, I identified my high school and graduation date, and suddenly I saw many former classmates and others from about 100 mile radius. I can see why it’s one of the fastest growing social networks, but I prefer more privacy, and I didn't want to keep the account active, so I deactivated it.
I didn’t set up a Myspace account, but I do visit it frequently for music sites. I don’t really like the format for libraries; it seems too busy and other sites serve the same purpose.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Thing 17…
I listened to podcasts of all genres, but I found it tedious to pinpoint a favorite. I definitely found Podcast.com to be the easiest directory to use, followed by Podcastalley.com and Educational Podcast Directory. I didn’t care for Yahoo Podcasts. I liked iTunesU the best, but I was unable to access because only universities may apply. I would use podcasting to record booktalks and link the podcasts to the media center website.
I listened to podcasts of all genres, but I found it tedious to pinpoint a favorite. I definitely found Podcast.com to be the easiest directory to use, followed by Podcastalley.com and Educational Podcast Directory. I didn’t care for Yahoo Podcasts. I liked iTunesU the best, but I was unable to access because only universities may apply. I would use podcasting to record booktalks and link the podcasts to the media center website.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thing 16...
I utilize You Tube more frequently than Google Video, although both are great video search sites. I especially like the "videos being watched right now" feature of You Tube because I'm curious about what others are currently viewing. Both sites have featured videos and recommended choices.
I chose Corinne Bailey Rae because I like her as a recording artist, and I chose the song Girl Put Your Records On because that's what I do when I get home every evening, when I get up in the morning, and when I drive. I listen to music as therapy, I guess. And this song talks about putting your hair down and being yourself.
Corinne is from England, and I first discovered her one day while listening to AOL. My daughter was living in England at the time, and I sent her a link to the concert. She called to tell me that she had been listening to the same song that day while sipping tea with friends in an English garden courtyard.
Yes, I can see the value of video on the media center website, however I'm not sure about You Tube or Google Video. I need more information and discussion on that.
I utilize You Tube more frequently than Google Video, although both are great video search sites. I especially like the "videos being watched right now" feature of You Tube because I'm curious about what others are currently viewing. Both sites have featured videos and recommended choices.
I chose Corinne Bailey Rae because I like her as a recording artist, and I chose the song Girl Put Your Records On because that's what I do when I get home every evening, when I get up in the morning, and when I drive. I listen to music as therapy, I guess. And this song talks about putting your hair down and being yourself.
Corinne is from England, and I first discovered her one day while listening to AOL. My daughter was living in England at the time, and I sent her a link to the concert. She called to tell me that she had been listening to the same song that day while sipping tea with friends in an English garden courtyard.
Yes, I can see the value of video on the media center website, however I'm not sure about You Tube or Google Video. I need more information and discussion on that.
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