I must say I have never sent a text message before, but I have received many and do know how to open them. For the most part I have always been able to translate the lingo. I have to wonder though if all the abbreviations that have to go with a text message effect the young generation with learning the correct spelling of words. I have sent pictures with a short text a few times and found that to be wonderful for special events and vacations.
I found Lingo 2 very helpful and looked up emergency and found the correct text lingo: accident and emergency to be a& e. Knowing that would be helpful in an emergency text. I believe there should be some kind of law in place for texting while driving, especially after reading the New York Times article.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
#56: To Tweet Or Not To Tweet...Twitter
After, brousing a few of the different Twitter profiles I choose not to tweet. For me I don't think that it is something that I would use for personal use. Although, I can see the value of it being used for different companies using it to learn from customers on feed back sites. I also found that Twitter Love (Unshelved-Book club) had an interesting way of giving you a small insight of a book by presenting it as a comic strip. Another profile that I found to be somewhat interesting was The Truth About Twitter it was fun reading some of the tweets about celebrities and some of the different TV shows that I tune into (especially Lost).
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
#55: Getting The Most Out Of Facebook
I must admit I have never been interested in having a Facebook account, but my curiosity was sparked with this module. I did set up an account, but I put the least amount of information about myself. I then went back into my profile and was able to hide some info. I felt a little more comfortable with that. After setting up the account I decided to search for some friends, but did not have any luck finding any of them. I invited a friend that I already new was on Facebook and she was thrilled. She began sending me flairs on things that she knew I was interested in and some that she had made. I found myself actually looking for more and I have to admit it was fun. I also, checked out some of the different applications and did add the music player but did not like the fact that with each application that you add they take all the info from your profile.
Even though the account was very user friendly to sign up, I did not care for all the different pop ups that come up on whatever screen you go into. I also didn't like how they use your first name to make you think that they know you, when all they want you to do is go into their site. For that reason I don't think that it is something that I will continue to use, but I was glad for the oppurtunity to check it out.
I had to come back to this post several days later and add the following: I have a friend that I have know for 37 years and have lost contact with her in the last 9 years. I tried to find her using Facebook and to my surprise and her surprise I was able to locate her. We are now communicating back and forth and are finding that Facebook might be a great way to keep in touch (she now lives in another state) and to share photo's. My biggest thank you for this module, from me and my lost-found friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Even though the account was very user friendly to sign up, I did not care for all the different pop ups that come up on whatever screen you go into. I also didn't like how they use your first name to make you think that they know you, when all they want you to do is go into their site. For that reason I don't think that it is something that I will continue to use, but I was glad for the oppurtunity to check it out.
I had to come back to this post several days later and add the following: I have a friend that I have know for 37 years and have lost contact with her in the last 9 years. I tried to find her using Facebook and to my surprise and her surprise I was able to locate her. We are now communicating back and forth and are finding that Facebook might be a great way to keep in touch (she now lives in another state) and to share photo's. My biggest thank you for this module, from me and my lost-found friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
#54 Social Networking Through Books
I once belonged to a book club that was with several of my friends. Our book club was simply called Friends. We would meet twice a month and for each meeting would rotate to one anothers homes. We all looked forward to it as a chance to stay in touch and share something that we all loved, reading. Unfortunatly, after about a year the group began to get smaller and smaller as friends married, had children, or moved away. I miss those days, but find my schedule not able to start another book club or join a new one. I think that the online book club might be something that I can try to look into and would accommodate my schedule.
After viewing the resources and seeing all the different book clubs available I was unable to find one on the Holocaust. That has always been something of great interest to me because I believe that it is something that generations to come should never forget. After reviewing some of the sources available I was able to find a book from Reading Group Guides. The book is intitled "A Chosen Few" by Mark Kurlansky. It is an inspiring story of people who have rebuilt their lives in the face of incomprehensible horror. It will be a must read for me.
I did search a few of the sites for the book I chose in the first post. It to is about the Holocaust, titled Echoes (only it is fiction). I checked the ratings on Library Thing and it had a three and a half star rating. I also checked on the same source for Member Reviews and it received a two to four star review. The other source checked was goodreads with an average rating of 3.90.
These past modules have been very helpful and enjoyable. I have past on many of the resources to family and friends.
After viewing the resources and seeing all the different book clubs available I was unable to find one on the Holocaust. That has always been something of great interest to me because I believe that it is something that generations to come should never forget. After reviewing some of the sources available I was able to find a book from Reading Group Guides. The book is intitled "A Chosen Few" by Mark Kurlansky. It is an inspiring story of people who have rebuilt their lives in the face of incomprehensible horror. It will be a must read for me.
I did search a few of the sites for the book I chose in the first post. It to is about the Holocaust, titled Echoes (only it is fiction). I checked the ratings on Library Thing and it had a three and a half star rating. I also checked on the same source for Member Reviews and it received a two to four star review. The other source checked was goodreads with an average rating of 3.90.
These past modules have been very helpful and enjoyable. I have past on many of the resources to family and friends.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
#53 Finding Books Onlline
The three booksellers I found that are the closest to my branch did not have online presence. I checked out a few others and none of them had online presence that I could find. I did enjoy finding all the many different sellers that Houston.com has to offer.
After, searching some of the sites for my previos book from module #52, I was able to locate the book of interest on three different sites: Barnes & Noble, Brazos Bookstore, and Katy Budget Books. I found that all three sites price's where about the same. For a hard cover $27.00 to $29.95, a paper back $7.99, and a CD $29.95. I also, was able to find a ebook as well, on Harris County Public Library.
I did not download and ebook because I have done that before and found that I don't enjoy reading a book from my computer as much as I do the actually book in my hand. There is just something about having a good book in my hand, sitting in front of a fire in my family room or sitting under a shade tree at the park reading that I find to be relaxing. Although, I can see how it would have it's advantages burning it to a CD and have it on a long road trip to listen to in the car.
After, searching some of the sites for my previos book from module #52, I was able to locate the book of interest on three different sites: Barnes & Noble, Brazos Bookstore, and Katy Budget Books. I found that all three sites price's where about the same. For a hard cover $27.00 to $29.95, a paper back $7.99, and a CD $29.95. I also, was able to find a ebook as well, on Harris County Public Library.
I did not download and ebook because I have done that before and found that I don't enjoy reading a book from my computer as much as I do the actually book in my hand. There is just something about having a good book in my hand, sitting in front of a fire in my family room or sitting under a shade tree at the park reading that I find to be relaxing. Although, I can see how it would have it's advantages burning it to a CD and have it on a long road trip to listen to in the car.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
#52 What to Read
The author that I picked is Danielle Steel I have read many of her books, but one of my favorites was "Echoes". I searched NoveList Plus and found that it was very user friendly, once I found the author and title it gave me a brief description of the story and a read-alike spot to click onto. I was able to find similar read-allikes and found many that I have read in the past and many that I had not known about. After searching two of the other resources I found them to be much harder to navigate and found the results to be very different on both Fiction L Booklist and WhatShould I Read. I was able to find read-alike on Fiction L Booklist thru matchbook, but when I tried to find it a second time I was unable to locate it.
For the second part of the exercise I used NoveList Plus and found the following two books for a fourth grade girl: "Faces In The Forest" by Ron Hirsch and "Forest Bright, Forest Night" by Jennifer Ward. I also found two books for a 13 year old boy: "The William Ghost" by Wilma Alexander and "The Ghost In The Cellar" by Jacques Duquenny.
The sites I used for part three of the exercise are NoveList Plus and What Shall I Read Next. The similar authors I found from the first one are: John Saul, Dan Simmons, and Greg Bear. For the second one they are: Stephen White, Clive Cussler, and W.E.B. Griffin.
The resource used for exercise four, was once again, NoveList Plus. The other three remaining books in the series "Song Of The Lioness" are #2 "In The Hand Of The Goddess", #3 "The Woman Who Rides Like A Man", and #4 "Lioness Rampant.
I found this excercise to be very helpful for any one who works in a library and look forward to the remaining modules.
For the second part of the exercise I used NoveList Plus and found the following two books for a fourth grade girl: "Faces In The Forest" by Ron Hirsch and "Forest Bright, Forest Night" by Jennifer Ward. I also found two books for a 13 year old boy: "The William Ghost" by Wilma Alexander and "The Ghost In The Cellar" by Jacques Duquenny.
The sites I used for part three of the exercise are NoveList Plus and What Shall I Read Next. The similar authors I found from the first one are: John Saul, Dan Simmons, and Greg Bear. For the second one they are: Stephen White, Clive Cussler, and W.E.B. Griffin.
The resource used for exercise four, was once again, NoveList Plus. The other three remaining books in the series "Song Of The Lioness" are #2 "In The Hand Of The Goddess", #3 "The Woman Who Rides Like A Man", and #4 "Lioness Rampant.
I found this excercise to be very helpful for any one who works in a library and look forward to the remaining modules.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
#38 Console Games
After playing Pacman for 15 minutes I found it to be just as annoying as it was many years ago. My son was in love with the game and would always want me to play with him. Of course, I would, but I can honestly say I never cared for the game and of course he always beat me. I would have to say I never did acheive many skills back then and have not gained any since that time. Oh, well???
As of today I have grandchildren and they now have the WII System and have a blast with it. It is unbeliveable how gaming has evolved since then. I do think that gaming can be helpful in a educational way by introducing some of it into the library systems. It can bring in young patrons who may never have been in a public library and hopefully attract them to books, but it can also bring them in just for the game. I have seen many young people spend hours and hours playing games in the library (good and not so good).
As of today I have grandchildren and they now have the WII System and have a blast with it. It is unbeliveable how gaming has evolved since then. I do think that gaming can be helpful in a educational way by introducing some of it into the library systems. It can bring in young patrons who may never have been in a public library and hopefully attract them to books, but it can also bring them in just for the game. I have seen many young people spend hours and hours playing games in the library (good and not so good).
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