Agrigento Temple of Concordia - Sicily

Agrigento Temple of Concordia - Sicily
Originally uploaded by Giuseppe Finocchiaro

Every goddess needs a temple!

Method 5

As a fan of animoto, photostory, movie maker, and other digital software, I love to use photos from flickr! But I see the potential for problems when I send my students off to complete projects that require them to use such sights. Most of the time, I realize it is not their fault that people tag their photos the way they do. And, generally, the kids don't come across too many that are potential trouble-makers. The biggest problem is that they don't see anything wrong with those types of pictures. We have to continually communicate with each other regarding potential problems. Luckily, they try to do the right thing and steer clear of problems.

On a personal note, I haven't uploaded my photos because I don't know who will use them or for what purpose, and why upload them if I'm not going to share them.

Since I am a self-proclaimed Goddess, I uploaded a picture of a temple...it sure is pretty at night!

Method 4

I've been using Google Reader for a few months now, and the biggest problem I have is still time. Yes, it is very simple to set up and so easy to get too, yet I find myself a victim of not enough hours in the day to play with all my toys. I have my absolute favorites that I check every single day cause you just never know what cool things they will have for sale.

1. http://www.yugster.com
2. http://www.woot.com
3. http://www.1saleaday.com

All three sites sell neat stuff that I really can live without, but don't want to! I'm willing to admit that those are the only kinds I subscribe to right now...

Additionally, I subscribe to email updates for some blogs and other postings, mostly because I already had the subscription before I started the reader.

Method 3

I just recently joined Dropbox and I love it! It was all because of a presentation that Michael Stephens did at a mini-conference. After reading the various articles and posts, I didn't realize how much of my stuff is already in the clouds. I use google docs, delicious, iphoto, and a couple of others that were discussed. I wasn't aware of some of them and, well, let's face it, I'm going to investigate Zoho cause it looks and sounds interesting. As far as how that can influence my library, I've been working on getting my colleagues to use a wiki, so that is a start. Some of my concerns for sites like Flickr in the school center around the few who ruin it for the masses and exploit pictures of students. It takes continual instruction to get students to realize there are dangers out there and there are ways to protect themselves. I can't say I'm a fan of strangers being able to use some of my photos, but I have to admit I appreciate being able to use theirs! So, I keep that part simple: if I don't want others to use it, I don't upload it.

My final thoughts: the clouds are already here and I am in them...to a degree.

Methods 1 and 2

I first began learning about Web 2.o through my Master's classes at UNT. I have to admit that my understanding of it was questionable, at first. I blame that on the fact that the term and all the components was combined with Library 2.0. But then I began looking at all the different apps available and how they were used and what their purpose was...that was all it took.

I was totally amazed by Michael Wesch's video The Machine is Us/ing Us (Final Version). It was thought-provoking, to say the least! I now look for ways to inform myself of new Library 2.0 apps to improve and revitalize my school's library, as well as instruction.