What was the most important thing you learned in the Betty Blogger summer school? Why?
I guess the most important thing I learned is that not only is there such a great variety of tools that are available to everyone, but all they require is the confidence to just try things and the belief that I really can't 'break' the Internet by learning it!
What was most challenging part of Betty Blogger? Why?
The most challenging part for me was being aware of just how much time I could spend playing around with each of these new tools.
How successful was the “self-directed” learning model?
This was quite succesful for me. I was a little nervous at the outset because I was afraid I might not 'get it' on my own. But, with others taking the same course at the same time it was very easy to get assistance when I needed it. Ultimately, the self-directed model worked very well within my work and vacation schedules - and did not result in any high stress and deadline related anxieties.
Looking back at your reasons for participating in the Betty Blogger summer school (see your blog entry for Task #1), did the program fulfill your expectations?
Yes, this program has more than filled my expectations. I definitely have learned many ways that I can be using the Internet to my advantage.
If we ran this program again, would you recommend us to a friend?
I absolutely would recommend this program - in fact, I have already spoken about it with a couple of friends.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Task #9: Cataloguing
My LibraryThing Catalogue
http://www.librarything.com/profile/onemary1
What did you think of LibraryThing?
Despite a few complaints that I have about the lack of advanced searching options, I quite like LibraryThing.
I can see value in using this as a tool to help me to remember books that I have read - especially if I choose to add my own reviews/synopses that will help me to keep storylines with the correct titles.
I also think I may make use of some of the lists that come up under "LibraryThing recommends" that seem to group certain types of stories together.
http://www.librarything.com/profile/onemary1
What did you think of LibraryThing?
Despite a few complaints that I have about the lack of advanced searching options, I quite like LibraryThing.
I can see value in using this as a tool to help me to remember books that I have read - especially if I choose to add my own reviews/synopses that will help me to keep storylines with the correct titles.
I also think I may make use of some of the lists that come up under "LibraryThing recommends" that seem to group certain types of stories together.
Is this a tool you'll use again?
Yes, given the comments I have listed above, I think this is something I could quite appreciate using.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Task #8: RSS Feeds
What RSS feeds have you subscribed to?
I subscribed to "Cricut Bloggers". Maybe this will help to keep me motivated and creative with my scrapbooking attempts!
Did you find Google Reader easy to use?
I did find Google Reader easy to use in that it seemed willing to take whatever kind of keyword search I typed and tried to find something for me.
I think the challenge for me will be thinking to check it my feeds. I really haven't ever followed any specific sites, so I'm not sure if an RSS feed will be all that useful for me.
Will you continue to use the aggregator, Google Reader?
Now that I know it's there and have some idea of how to use it, there is a chance I may see a use for it in my life. I just haven't imagined that use yet.
I subscribed to "Cricut Bloggers". Maybe this will help to keep me motivated and creative with my scrapbooking attempts!
Did you find Google Reader easy to use?
I did find Google Reader easy to use in that it seemed willing to take whatever kind of keyword search I typed and tried to find something for me.
I think the challenge for me will be thinking to check it my feeds. I really haven't ever followed any specific sites, so I'm not sure if an RSS feed will be all that useful for me.
Will you continue to use the aggregator, Google Reader?
Now that I know it's there and have some idea of how to use it, there is a chance I may see a use for it in my life. I just haven't imagined that use yet.
Task #7: Wikis
What dish will you be bringing to our family meal?
For the Wiki Picnic I said I would bring a cooler full of frozen freezies.
How was your PBWorks experience? Was it easy to use?
PBWorks was nice and easy to use! I like that the edit feature uses all of the familiar buttons and options that I am already used to using in documents.
Do you have any need for your own wiki?
This may definitely be something to introduce my extended family to! I can definitely see how organizing family birthday parties, camping trips, etc. would be MUCH easier than using the old email system we've all grumbled about!
For the Wiki Picnic I said I would bring a cooler full of frozen freezies.
How was your PBWorks experience? Was it easy to use?
PBWorks was nice and easy to use! I like that the edit feature uses all of the familiar buttons and options that I am already used to using in documents.
Do you have any need for your own wiki?
This may definitely be something to introduce my extended family to! I can definitely see how organizing family birthday parties, camping trips, etc. would be MUCH easier than using the old email system we've all grumbled about!
Task #6: Productivity Tools
Roast Beef - sometimes it pays to know the secrets behind the preparation
When Suzie was newly married she decided she wanted to invite her in-laws over and make a fancy roast dinner for them. So, she called her mother to ask how to cook a roast of beef.
Her mom's directions were simple: cut the narrow end off of the roast, place the roast in the roast pan and bake it in the oven.
Suzy dutifully cut and cooked the roast as her mom had instructed and the dinner turned out great. But, feeling bad about wasting the end of the roast she called her mom the next day to ask why she had to cut the end off. Her mom's answer left a little to be desired; "I don't know. That's just how my mom always did it."
Not one to just give in when it comes to being frugal, Suzy phoned her grandmother and asked her why she would cut off the end of a roast prior to cooking.
Grama's answer was a very sensible one - "Because my roasting pan was quite small and that's the only way most roasts would fit!"
:)
When Suzie was newly married she decided she wanted to invite her in-laws over and make a fancy roast dinner for them. So, she called her mother to ask how to cook a roast of beef.
Her mom's directions were simple: cut the narrow end off of the roast, place the roast in the roast pan and bake it in the oven.
Suzy dutifully cut and cooked the roast as her mom had instructed and the dinner turned out great. But, feeling bad about wasting the end of the roast she called her mom the next day to ask why she had to cut the end off. Her mom's answer left a little to be desired; "I don't know. That's just how my mom always did it."
Not one to just give in when it comes to being frugal, Suzy phoned her grandmother and asked her why she would cut off the end of a roast prior to cooking.
Grama's answer was a very sensible one - "Because my roasting pan was quite small and that's the only way most roasts would fit!"
:)
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