Here are a couple of great podcasts for those interested in technology:
http://buzzoutloudpodcast.cnet.com/ - Buzz Out Loud "Buzz Out Loud is CNET's "podcast of indeterminate length," featuring Tom and Molly's entertaining, sometimes caustic, and always skeptical take on technology news. The daily show features commentary, guests, and phone calls and e-mail from our listeners." [description from CNET Podcast Central(http://www.cnet.com/podcast-central/)]
http://feeds.feedburner.com/cnet/gadgettes - Gadgettes "Girl gurus Kelly Morrison and Molly Wood give you the latest on hot gadgets, pop-culture tech, and shopping advice--and answer your gadget questions, to boot. Every Friday the Gadgettes offer help in choosing and using your devices, plus DIY projects, humor, snark, and vicious attacks on small, cute, helpless little pink gadgets." [description from CNET Podcast Central (http://www.cnet.com/podcast-central/)]
These podcasts are dynamic, fun, full of up-to-date info, and often irreverent. I would recommend them to technophiles teen and up.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
On to a New Path
Well, the 23 Things are over, but learning goes on. I am pondering the new direction for this blog. I like the idea of journaling what I am learning, so I think I may continue doing so. I will probably confine it pretty closely to those topics I am studying for one reason or another and maybe even try to relate them to my work in the library. Yet, I must now state to be perfectly clear that this is my blog and these are my musings. I built it during the course of the 23 Things as a work assignment, but as always, the content is mine. I do not speak for the library--as always, I speak for myself.
"Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes." Maggie Kuhn (activist and person worth learning more about-- who should be honored with more than just a bumper sticker)
"Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes." Maggie Kuhn (activist and person worth learning more about-- who should be honored with more than just a bumper sticker)
Friday, July 11, 2008
Thing #23 - In Conclusion and on to Lifelong Learning!
Wow! Are we on Thing #23 already? It's been a wonderful journey. I have learned so much, and I have added many tools to my box for myself and for helping family, friends, and patrons.
My favorite discovery was podcasts. I had heard of them but never listened to one, and I was quite pleasantly surprised. Now, I realize what a wonderful opportunity they are, as I am primarily an auditory learner.
Speaking of surprising, I was impressed with the ease of Google Docs and can definitely use it in my job. In fact, we did, and it worked out quite well. Keep it Green!
The 23 Things was really a fantastic experience, and the best part for me was getting to share it with my colleagues, especially at other libraries. I got to know people I otherwise would not have, and I learned things from others whom I may not encounter in my daily life. There was even an author who commented on my blog--how often does an author write to us? I love the interactivity and connectedness. I think going through a challenge like this (a positive one!) together brought us closer and improved morale. We had the chance to see all who participated stretching themselves and learning and helping each other, and it was very noticeable. I know we do that in our daily work, but I don't know if we see it as clearly.
I would love to participate in another learning experience similar to this one. The self-paced format and having to seek out help and help others added to the learning. The blogs were a good way to learn and share progress. I would look to add one more cohesive bond, maybe a single location question and answer wiki for participants or a one-time chat? Other than that, it was perfect to me. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard.
Thank you all for sharing this journey. I hope to see you again on the lifetime learning path.
My favorite discovery was podcasts. I had heard of them but never listened to one, and I was quite pleasantly surprised. Now, I realize what a wonderful opportunity they are, as I am primarily an auditory learner.
Speaking of surprising, I was impressed with the ease of Google Docs and can definitely use it in my job. In fact, we did, and it worked out quite well. Keep it Green!
The 23 Things was really a fantastic experience, and the best part for me was getting to share it with my colleagues, especially at other libraries. I got to know people I otherwise would not have, and I learned things from others whom I may not encounter in my daily life. There was even an author who commented on my blog--how often does an author write to us? I love the interactivity and connectedness. I think going through a challenge like this (a positive one!) together brought us closer and improved morale. We had the chance to see all who participated stretching themselves and learning and helping each other, and it was very noticeable. I know we do that in our daily work, but I don't know if we see it as clearly.
I would love to participate in another learning experience similar to this one. The self-paced format and having to seek out help and help others added to the learning. The blogs were a good way to learn and share progress. I would look to add one more cohesive bond, maybe a single location question and answer wiki for participants or a one-time chat? Other than that, it was perfect to me. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard.
Thank you all for sharing this journey. I hope to see you again on the lifetime learning path.
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