Wednesday, May 19, 2010

May Flowers

What happened to the flowers?

I'm trying to finish up Web 2.0. It seemed funny not seeing Week 16, Week 17, etc.
I guess that is up to me to move on with my blog.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Week 15 Wiki

Wikis
I signed into 23 Things Kansas Participants an visited 23 Things Kansas Wiki and added a new page to share what I enjoyed about 23 Things Kansas. It shows the wordle that I scanned to paste in my screen slide.
Have you ever used a wiki? You can make your own. Use this link to find out how to do set up your wiki.
http://www.23thingskansas.org/week-15-wikis/

Monday, April 12, 2010

Week 14 Library Thing, Etc.

I have a LibraryThings account. It is very helpful to me to see what I have in my collect. I am going to explore more ways to use LibraryThing.

I set up a Shelfari account. I do like the visual appearance of Shelfari however I have all my books on LibraryThing. I will occasionally check Shelfari and add some books I am reading to become more familar with it.

Check this out to find new ways for readers to connect with other readers and books in new ways.
http://www.23thingskansas.org/week-14-library-thing-etc/

Monday, April 5, 2010

Week 13 Slide Show

This is a simple slide show of photos of my mother who will be 100 on May 8. I made a power point with titles but apparently it was too large a file to upload. Copy this URL and paste in address box to view the slide show. http://www.slideshare.net/rgarard/bertha-simple
I had fun doing this but I found out titles and music make it too large to upload.
Learn how to make a slide show to share with others. You can even have a link on your blog.
http://www.23thingskansas.org/week-13-slide-sharing/

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Week 12 Screencasting

Yes! It worked! Here is the jing that tells how to do a visual search of our online card catalog.

http://www.screencast.com/users/rgarard/folders/Jing/media/9a0e637c-a7d4-4ce7-bb75-f3dd91c28bdb

It took me several tries to get the video that would work.

Check this out if you are not familar with screencasting. Jing is one of several programs that you can use for screencasting.
http://www.23thingskansas.org/week-12-screencasting/

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Week 10 Video on the Web

I have a digital camera that does take videos. I have used it once to make a video. I tried to download or import the video to my computer but I did not have any success. Now I will do some troubleshooting to see if I can experience success.
I talked to my tech person to get help. I have the video on YouTube. Here it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjvOwTQlWJc



This gives directions how to use a video that you have made to connect with you community.
http://www.23thingskansas.org/week-ten-video-on-the-web/

Monday, March 8, 2010

Week Nine Instant Messaging

Instant messaging is very similar to talking on the telephone however you have to use your hands to communicate. I have instant messages with my techie at the other building when I needed to tell her something. It works well if she is at her computer. I tried to IM #23ThingsKansas but I was way to late. I am surprised when I get a message while I'm at my computer, trouble is I am not at the computer very long during the day.

Want to learn more about instant messaging services and the easiest one to use? Check here.
http://www.23thingskansas.org/week-9-instant-messaging/