Week 3: Thing 7: Technology This Week

This is a great day to discuss technology. Today, the new Apple iPad was released. I just watched the informational video for this product and it truly seems amazing. I want one already!! It's thin and the size of a book. It surfs the web, handles email, stores and organizes photos, stores music, has a calendar, address book, maps and can be used for games, TV, movies and functions as an e-book reader. It is unique because there is no right or wrong way to hold it. Whether you hold it horizontally, vertically or even at an angle, the screen will adjust. Screen resolution and battery life are also supposed to be very good. I look forward to experimenting with one myself.

Week 3: Thing 6: Flickr Mashups & 3rd Party Sites

I checked out some of the Flickr Mashups but really wasn't that wowed by any of them. I don't think that I would really have much use for them, personally. The site that I explored which I found the most amusing was the one for the Librarian Trading Cards. They were entertaining but, again, I can't see myself using this site. These trading cards reminded me of personal ads that you might see on dating sites!

Week 3: Thing 5: Explore Flickr

This is my first photo upload and the first time that I have used Flickr! This pelican enjoyed being photographed. I snapped this photo on a recent trip to Catalina Island.

Week 2: Thing 4: Blog Registration

I've registered my blog and will begin to track my progress.

Week 2: Thing 3: Blog

I've created my first blog!!

Week 1: Thing 2: 71/2 Habits of Lifelong Learners

Easiest habit for me. It's twofold, really. I use technology to my advantage and than enjoy teaching others what I know.

Hardest habit for me. Viewing problems as challenges.

Week 1: Thing 1: About this program

Well, I'm up to speed on the introductory information. Now it's time to get rolling!