When I found Merlin, I started my work by first creating an avatar, which was great fun. I recommend the Yahoo Avatar site, because it's so easy to then post the avatar. And, I can change her clothes easier than I can change mine.
The social networking possibilities on Merlin are wonderful. I read a blog created by librarians in London, something that wouldn't have been possible just a short while ago
And added Merlin to my Bloglines.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Bloglines
I really enjoy the RSS feeds that I chose for Bloglines. I am still tweaking it to make it uniquely suited to my interests. I'll definitely use this site long after 23 Things is in my rearview mirror.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Technology 2.0:Thing 7
New, visually-exciting technology is great fun to play with.
Before Flickr, email was my favorite form of technology....now it has some competition! Now, I need a scanner to get all my photos into digital format......
There is a change in our culture going on because of all of the visual stimulation, rather than textual transfer of information. I believe that over the years, we will become less likely to express ourselves with words and more likely to just put it into visual format. The change can be both positive and negative, at the same time. Time will sift it out.
Before Flickr, email was my favorite form of technology....now it has some competition! Now, I need a scanner to get all my photos into digital format......
There is a change in our culture going on because of all of the visual stimulation, rather than textual transfer of information. I believe that over the years, we will become less likely to express ourselves with words and more likely to just put it into visual format. The change can be both positive and negative, at the same time. Time will sift it out.
Blue Vase
I found this in "Squared Circles," which is part of the Flickr Color Picks site. There's also a group called "Squared Circle," which collects photos of circular things.
Rowing on Lake Bled
This is Lake Bled, which has a castle of historic significance. I'll learn what the significance is next month.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Thing 2: 7 & a Half Habits
The love of learning has driven me all of my adult life, and is the most important quality I pursue when choosing a job. "Does the potential job give me an opportunity to learn something new?" Yes, then I will consider it. No, then absolutely not. I have had a rich and varied work life because of this rule. Obviously, working at HCL qualifies as a learning opportunity.
Reading is an important tool to use when learning, especially when learning ideas. You can do it anywhere, you don't need a group or any special equipment, and it's a relaxing, pleasurable leisure activity. While reading doesn't teach a learner how to play a musical instrument or to hang glide, learning even these kinesthetic activities can be enhanced by reading about them.
I particularly appreciate "Habit" #3, View problems as challenges....it encourages persistence, which I view as one of the most vital qualities of a lifelong learner. Persistence encourages confidence (#4) ...in fact without persistence, learning anything is impossible.
Reading is an important tool to use when learning, especially when learning ideas. You can do it anywhere, you don't need a group or any special equipment, and it's a relaxing, pleasurable leisure activity. While reading doesn't teach a learner how to play a musical instrument or to hang glide, learning even these kinesthetic activities can be enhanced by reading about them.
I particularly appreciate "Habit" #3, View problems as challenges....it encourages persistence, which I view as one of the most vital qualities of a lifelong learner. Persistence encourages confidence (#4) ...in fact without persistence, learning anything is impossible.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Thing 3 1/2
Time flies when doing 23 things! After galloping through the first three things, it was nearly 5 p.m. when I set up my blog. I gave myself a quick name and a place-holding saying....now I'm tweaking and wondering if anyone out there really wants to know THAT much about me!
Personally, I don't have the time to read blogs....scarcely have time to read my emails! I'm skeptical that blogging will become part of my everyday life. That said, I find that so far, it's a convenient place to store information and inspiration on the trip that I will be taking in a month to the Balkans. The links are in one place and seeing the beautiful castle energizes me to do the necessary work: get immunized, find little containers of shampoo, find wrinkle-free clothing, etc. Lots to do!
Personally, I don't have the time to read blogs....scarcely have time to read my emails! I'm skeptical that blogging will become part of my everyday life. That said, I find that so far, it's a convenient place to store information and inspiration on the trip that I will be taking in a month to the Balkans. The links are in one place and seeing the beautiful castle energizes me to do the necessary work: get immunized, find little containers of shampoo, find wrinkle-free clothing, etc. Lots to do!
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