How time flies! I can't believe our course is over. Most of it was fun.
1. After completing BettyBlogger2011 I definitely feel more comfortable InWeb 2.0. I think overall I would rate myself a 7.
2.BettyBlogger2011 exceeded my expectations and I feel very comfortable with what I have learned.
3.The hardest thing was time! I did complete all the tasks but I wished I had more time to explore some of the websites we were using. Hopefully in the Fall I will have time to revisit some of these sites.
4.The "self directed" aspect worked for me and I knew I could call BPL if I ran into problems. I did find some directions from LL did not correspond with the websites but I think that is the webistes constatly changing. Unfortunately I did not make it to any drop in sessions and I will also miss our closing party.
5.I would recommend BettyBlogger to a friend.
LL on a personal note I loved your sense of humour - combined with food what more could we ask for. Maybe a nice bottle of wine. Enjoy what is left of the summer.
Thanks
MaryO
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Task #9 Library Thing
How cool is this "thing". Finally I can keep a track of all my books.
Here is the link to my library :
http://www.librarything.com/profile/mobeirne
I will definitely continue to use this Library Lady.
Enjoy our last week together.
MaryO
Here is the link to my library :
http://www.librarything.com/profile/mobeirne
I will definitely continue to use this Library Lady.
Enjoy our last week together.
MaryO
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Task #8 RSS Feeds
Another interesting task this week. I had often seen the little RSS icon on websites but never bothered to see what it was all about.
The one feature I really like is that you can follow a particular news feature or article without having to wade through lots of websites/pages to get new information.
One of the feeds I am following is "BBCiPlayer to come to Canada" Now even more excuses to watch BBC comedies and dramas.
Two other feeds I am following - Dewey Divas - those wonderful Toronto ladies that force me to keep reading new books. and last but not least 101 Cookbooks - great recipes with cool photos every day.
Library Lady it is all your fault - this food theme is running right through my life.
Loved this task and will definitely continue to use RSS feeds even after I graduate from BettyBlogger2011!
The one feature I really like is that you can follow a particular news feature or article without having to wade through lots of websites/pages to get new information.
One of the feeds I am following is "BBCiPlayer to come to Canada" Now even more excuses to watch BBC comedies and dramas.
Two other feeds I am following - Dewey Divas - those wonderful Toronto ladies that force me to keep reading new books. and last but not least 101 Cookbooks - great recipes with cool photos every day.
Library Lady it is all your fault - this food theme is running right through my life.
Loved this task and will definitely continue to use RSS feeds even after I graduate from BettyBlogger2011!
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Betty Blogger #7 Wikis
Another good learning experience with the Library Lady this week. Google docs was interesting and very easy to use and understand.
The dish I will bring to our picnic is Greek Pasta Salad. A wonderful combination of Greek Salad (my favourite) and Pasta with lots of Feta Cheese.
I am still new to Wikis but I work at a different public library in Halton (gasp!) and we use a Wiki and it is easy for staff to contribute and a useful communication tool.
Have a great week.
The dish I will bring to our picnic is Greek Pasta Salad. A wonderful combination of Greek Salad (my favourite) and Pasta with lots of Feta Cheese.
I am still new to Wikis but I work at a different public library in Halton (gasp!) and we use a Wiki and it is easy for staff to contribute and a useful communication tool.
Have a great week.
Sunday, 7 August 2011
Picasa - Task #5
This weeks task was actually quite fun. Picasa is a great site and really easy to use. I watched the "how to" video and it was very informative.
I am not a huge camera user but will probably download Picasa to use at a later date.
I searched "cooking" and yes some of the pictures that turned up were not what I would consider cooking but yes some delicious photos also of great food.
The photo I emailed you of the Eiffel Tower had the following tags: 2008, Europe, France, GRD, Opera, November and Paris.
A good task this week, thanks Library Lady.
I am not a huge camera user but will probably download Picasa to use at a later date.
I searched "cooking" and yes some of the pictures that turned up were not what I would consider cooking but yes some delicious photos also of great food.
The photo I emailed you of the Eiffel Tower had the following tags: 2008, Europe, France, GRD, Opera, November and Paris.
A good task this week, thanks Library Lady.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Week #4 Social Networking
Ok so after Diigo last week, Twitter is a blast. I signed up for an account and am now following 16 people and that was in the first half hour. I did find the BPL twitter under BPLBook2000 and I will continue to follow this.
My concerns with social networking are the same concerns I have with all things "computer" and that is how it is used and allowing everyone to have privacy when they want. Twitter is a great way to get news quickly and then if you wish you can read more later.
I think I will continue to use Twitter after BettyBlogger is finished. I am currently following some news sites, some tennis sites and of course Food sites it always comes back to food.
Have a great week everybody.
MaryO
My concerns with social networking are the same concerns I have with all things "computer" and that is how it is used and allowing everyone to have privacy when they want. Twitter is a great way to get news quickly and then if you wish you can read more later.
I think I will continue to use Twitter after BettyBlogger is finished. I am currently following some news sites, some tennis sites and of course Food sites it always comes back to food.
Have a great week everybody.
MaryO
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