THING 9

Google Docs would be great for study groups. The group has the ability to share notes and edit documents from anywhere as long as they have access to a computer.

Thing 11: Collaborating with Google Docs Part II

Check out our Thing 11 presentation. Happy Holidays from the Library Ladies5!

Thing 9: Introduction to Google Docs

I am already an avid user of Google Docs, however I do not use it like everyone else does. I use it so that I can work on documents from home, at work, and anywhere else I can get Internet access without having to have my laptop with me. All of my storytime plans and themed booklists are in my Google Docs account so that I have a backup copy and access when Largo's computers aren't working (like recently).
Since discovering Google Docs about two years ago, I hardly ever use traditional word processing programs anymore. This is just so much more convenient. I would think that using Google Docs would be appealing to patrons as well, as this way they don't risk losing their documents when using multiple computers. While I do not currently use the sharing options of the program, I can see how this would be useful to others. Overall, Google Docs is a great way to manage your files from work or home.

Thing 9 - Introduction to Google Docs

Collaboration being the key word here. The ability to share, control and secure documents on line will save time, money, and computer space. Multiple people can view and edit at the same time and even discuss changes in real time. This will give MS Word a run for their money. I like being able to publish a document as a web page.

Thing 9:Introduction to Google Docs

I love everything about Google to begin with. It's great that Google has created a better way for me to share documents with my family & friends instead of sending multiple email attachments to all of them. I have family members who already use this for our genealogy spreadsheets page so I am slightly familiar with Google docs, but have not shared anything myself. People can share all kinds of documents without all the hassle of creating so many different attactments, and now they can find them in one place with Google docs.

THING 8: Social bookmarking & Tagging

With Diigo as a social bookmarking tool I bookmarked two websites and shared them with the library group. This is a great way of sharing information with friends who have the same interests. As the page is bookmarked Diigo gives you the ablilty to add tags to keep everything organized and provide easy access and retrieval. All the information is also saved online and can be accessed by any computer.

Thing 9 - Intro to Google Docs

Google Docs is an easy way in which to share documents, spreadsheets, graphs, etc. Comparably, both word processing and Google Docs are similar in that you can create a document, edit, and share. The difference is that you only have one document in which everyone works from with Google Docs, as compared to several when using a word processing database. Google Docs would make jobs easier in that if you have several individuals who need to work on the same project, they would be able to see a collaborative document, not several and then wondering which one is the most current. Google Docs, when used properly, can be seen as a Godsend to many people.

Thing 8: Social Bookmarking and Tagging

I was somewhat familiar with social bookmarking and tagging prior to this "thing" as I have had to use Delicious in my grad school assignments. I had not ever used Diigo prior to this activity so I did learn something new there. In comparison, I prefer Delicious for bookmarking sites that I may need to use on several different computers, but Diigo was okay. Patrons may enjoy a social bookmarking site like these because of the convenience it offers.

Thing 8:Social Bookmarking and Tagging

I went through Thing 8 at least twice so I would understand it correctly. I'm not sure I will use the Diggolet since I share most things on my social websites of Facebook & Twitter. Its a great too if your job has you working with the internet alot and you need to have many sites at the ready to look at, but I thing simple bookmarking is enough there isnt enough time in the day to venture off into Diggoland.

Thing 7: Image Generators

I checked out quite a few image generators, but my favorite was clearly Image Chef. Image Chef was the easiest and less time consuming. It had alot of different selections in still images and video which I selected here is using an old newspaper video clip declaring me first female Republican President pretty cool

Elf Yourself Starring-Amy, Beth, & The Ghost Adventures Crew

Thing 8 - Social Bookmarking and Tagging

I see myself using Diigo personally just as a way of organizing all my favorite websites. Accessing from any computer is like One Stop Shopping! In this Rush Rush world we live in today this is a plus. For our patrons who utilize our internet services (which are many) its a way to be more productive in an allocated time frame. What's next?

Thing 8 - Social Bookmarking and Tagging

This was a fun adventure. Even though I had to watch the video three times, I finally got it and it became easier each time. I can see where the patron could benefit, especially if there is a book club and they need to discuss the same topic. It would make it easier to see what each member of the group is researching and talking about.

Thing 6

I checked out the "mashup" things for Thing 6 l'm not that impressed with it, but l did like FlickrPanoGen it makes your images look alive, also moo.com you can personalize your photos on xmas cards, business cards, and other stationary, and l thought barbershop was fun if l ever want to change my look l can try it out with that app. All in all l doubt l will ever use these applications. l already share my photos online with Flickr, Facebook, and maybe a few other sites so l do like that, but only with friends and family.

My Elf

Needed help moving my Elf to my blog. Thanks to Tammy it was a breeze. I did not realize that Elf Yourself is such a big marketing event. Go to UTube and search it's pretty cool.

Thing 7 - Image Generators

Thing 6: Mashups

I viewed 3 App Garden Mashups. The first Picnik has amazing effects. The second Jigsawed allows you to make a photo into puzzle pieces. The third Instant Image Search is my favor. The idea of having such a tool at my finger tips is great. The Apps give everyone a chance to be creative in their own way when sharing photos.

THING 7

I completed thing 7 yesterday and found that it was the easiest task for me since it only took about two minutes!! I looked at wordles and think that this would be a fun thing to do.

ImageChef.com I Am Awesome

Elf Yourself

THING 6: THE MASHUPS

I viewed several mashups on App Garden: GeoPanda, Poyomi, Barbershop, HTML5 Kaleidoscope and Moo.com. My favorite app was GeoPanda..watching a map of the world as photos of different areas of the world are posted in real time!! This made me want to saddle up and get on the road again.

Big Huge Labs gives you some great ideas for customizing your pictures as pop art posters, picture cubes, mosaics and much more.

Spell with Flickr was fun to play with..had some interesting letter shapes and colors.

I would not use most of these tools in my personal and professional life and I would never share my photos on line.

Thing 7 - Image Generators

LLP Boat Sets Sail, originally uploaded by bikerchick-brenda.

Since we can't have a bookmobile; maybe a boat. This was a very interesting process. Can see where this would be useful and may be used quite often.

Thing 6 - Mashups

1.  App Garden - The apps I displayed:  Geoslideshow, which will allow you to display your slides and then be able to share them with family and friends.  This is a very nice way for family members to select the photos they want.  googleearth, a programming application, will allow you to enhance websites that you use.  interestingness, this was the most interesting because you can customize anything from photos, stationery to cards.

2.  Big Huge Labs - This was a very fun application.  It allows you to take something ordinary and make it seem/look professional.  I had fun playing with this app.

3.  Spell w/Flickr - Really neat.  You can be the designer and for someone who does scrapbooking, for example, would make life easier.