I've caught up.....

I named my blog Katch up because I felt I started a little way behind as I was on holiday when everyone else got off the start line......actually, I found that to be an advantage as there was usually someone to ask when I couldn't understand something or make it work. Thanks to all who helped along the way, sometimes it was just a case of talking about it that helped it to click into place.....it was always good to know that others had been there before me and I will take great pleasure in helping those who are still toiling towards the finish. For me I'm happy to say that I made it before MIDNIGHT!!!!!! but only just.
Phine

The end is nigh....

I would have to say that this learning journey has been a bit of a struggle for an over 50 like me who really prefers the outdoor life and has avoided having new age technologies in the home. But I like to think that I have an open mind and I was really keen to have a go at this Web 2.0 learning program. Somedays I just seemed to be fluffing about in the dark or going round in circles not making much headway and then discovered that others were having similar difficulties which made me feel not quite so inadequate. I have had quite a bit of help from friends and colleagues and occasionally I would have a break through which gave me immense satisfaction.
My children think I'm a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to technology but having persisted through this Web 2.0 experience it wouldn't surprise me if there are a few "things" out there on the web that I could probably teach them now.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.......!!!
Phine

Books by any other name....

I Have listened to audiobooks on CD or audiocassette every day as I travel to and from work and I have just had a whole new world opened up for me. Recently after some car trouble I have had to sacrifice my new CD player that also played MP3 format but now I think I might have to upgrade my limited technology to accommodate my opened mind......bring on the eAudiobooks!http://audiobooksforfree.com/ is a great place to visit and sample before you download.
Phine

Peas in a pod

As I near the end of this program I feel that I have listened to enough podcasts to last me a lifetime! No, that's not fair....the podcasts have been a useful part of this learning process and after struggling around some of the podcast directory sites I get the feel that they are a fantastic tool for the music world....but generally that's not my scene. I see that one of my colleagues found good childrens stories so that seems like a good possibility for the library scene. Downloading podcasts to listen to seems to be jammimng my computer tonight so I will have to move on and play another day!
Phine

Round in circles or the angry librarian

I can really identify with this........

Tools or toys

After cruising through a number of the Web 2.0 Award sites i settled on a fun one
Guess-the-google

and very nearly got stuck here all night.

As well as the game of 'guess the tag' there was also a facility for creating montages using a 'Tag'

the possibilities for wasting time were endless!!!

Am not sure if it has applicable uses in a library setting, maybe just a window for momentary escape: but don't count on getting back to work anytime soon..........

http://grant.robinson.name/projects/guess-the-google/

Online word

This is a great discovery! Escape from Microsoft, how wizard!!!!

Definitely more to explore in this "thing" but developing confidence will ennable me to do so when I'm not trying to meet this deadline!
Phine