Technology is really useful, even if it seems almost like science fiction sometimes. Currently, one of my favorite technological perks is being able to text Google (for free!) from my cell phone to find nearby businesses or get movie times or weather reports. I also enjoy listening to Pandora Radio online; it's the best way I've found to discover new music that I actually like.
I'm still waiting, however, for technology to advance enough to make teleportation a reality.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Flickr
Flickr is pretty cool. I used their map search to look for pictures of Istanbul and found some really nice photos.
This is the Cistern in Istanbul. I'm pretty sure I tried to take a picture of this same passage when I visited there, but mine didn't turn out nearly as beautiful...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8846505@N08/1614495713
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45357513@N00/415383240
How to Use Blogging in Libraries
While it's difficult for me to believe that blogs have any purpose aside from the traditional diary-for-all-the-world-to-see, I'll try.
Blogs are a good way to disseminate ideas to many people at once. Librarians who share blogs can get feedback on programming ideas or advice on how to interact with patrons. They can start a dialogue, even a catalog, of what works and what doesn't. Readers can learn from the writer's mistakes and be inspired by their successes.
Libraries could also use blogs to post book reviews. That's what I will do with this blog, if I find myself so inspired.
Blogs are a good way to disseminate ideas to many people at once. Librarians who share blogs can get feedback on programming ideas or advice on how to interact with patrons. They can start a dialogue, even a catalog, of what works and what doesn't. Readers can learn from the writer's mistakes and be inspired by their successes.
Libraries could also use blogs to post book reviews. That's what I will do with this blog, if I find myself so inspired.
7.5 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners
If you have to break down your learning into components, I guess this is a reasonable way to do it. But I don't intend to chant these 7.5 statements as my mantra for success.
1. begin with the end in mind
2. accept responsibility for your own learning
3. view problems as challenges
4. have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner
5. create your own learning toolbox
6. use technology to your advantage
7. teach/mentor others
7.5 play
I don't understand why "play" only counts as half of a habit. If it's worth mentioning, it should be able to stand on its own.
The most difficult part of this concept, for me, is taking it seriously at all.
1. begin with the end in mind
2. accept responsibility for your own learning
3. view problems as challenges
4. have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner
5. create your own learning toolbox
6. use technology to your advantage
7. teach/mentor others
7.5 play
I don't understand why "play" only counts as half of a habit. If it's worth mentioning, it should be able to stand on its own.
The most difficult part of this concept, for me, is taking it seriously at all.
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