tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14556652527957200922024-03-13T17:14:01.171-05:00mystrylvr 23 tngsmsytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-4564466708269079742009-01-29T08:19:00.006-06:002009-01-29T08:53:03.043-06:00THING 24- CompleteBack again. This is great to be able to continue learning. Great timing as cabin fever is setting in. <br />I have redone my blog and avatar. A new perkier avatar and hot pink look for spring. I did check out the additional templates under for the curious but decided to stick with the pink. I will be adding the books I am currently reading to my blog. Ive also added personal pictures of myself and my family and more personal information in my profile. This was a huge step for me as I have been nervous about posting anything personal.<br />Since the last time I posted I have been working on another blog as I mentioned in my last post. I have used quite a few things I learned. I have a google calendar, a picture cube from picture trail of all the members. I upload articles and pictures to post to it regularly. Information on it needs to be university based or about Master Gardener activites. I do follow the other county sites in Minnestota but have not commented on them. The site is <br />http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/becker<br />Thanks again for this additional learning opportunity<a href="http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/becker"></a>msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-43335973107259020892008-08-15T17:12:00.004-05:002008-08-15T17:26:41.373-05:00THING 23-COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!Yaaaaaaay. I'm done! What a ride this has been. Great learning opportunity! I feel like I know a little about alot but know where to go to find out more. An organization I'm involved with has started a Web Blog and I volunteered to keep it up. This is through the University of Minnesota they use Moveable Type. I'm confident I will have no trouble figuring that out. I did most of the work at home but it was hard as high speed internet is not available deep in the woods where I live. It was hard to find the time to work on it at work. I did manage to watch the videos at work. Was a real problem for people without computers at home.<br />Also a winter session would be great as its hard to give up our summer time outside to work on this. Thanks so much for the chance to do this. I will sign up if you come up with more Things.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-91401802127785491932008-08-15T16:52:00.003-05:002008-08-15T17:00:20.340-05:00THING 22-completeI looked through the Library web blogs. I set up a RSS feed on Dangeroulsy Irrelevant<br />on my Google reader. This one was on educational gaming and it gave me a new perspective on it. I hope to maintain my blog as I plan on going back to the things I was really interested in and learn more. If I don't use these things I will forget them. This was great fun!msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-410845135869977342008-08-15T11:17:00.003-05:002008-08-15T11:31:29.731-05:00THING 21-completeI read the articles. Joined 23 Things on a stick Ning and left comments for another member . Uploaded a video to my blog and added a ning widget to my blog. <br />I looked at 43 things and good reads. Both were interesting but I don't believe I have the time to use a social network unless it is specifically for my job. It was interesting to see how many people are involved in them and all the different topics covered. The courses on Web Junction looked good. May try one of them at a future date.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-32956412863110129232008-08-08T13:45:00.001-05:002008-08-08T13:45:42.062-05:0023 things<embed src="http://static.ning.com/networkcreators/widgets/video/flvplayer/flvplayer.swf?v=4916" FlashVars="config_url=http%3A%2F%2F23thingsonastick.ning.com%2Fvideo%2Fvideo%2FshowPlayerConfig%3Fid%3D1727657%253AVideo%253A6962%26x%3DSr2vWRj0tTaTs99Zo8FxEYBNKb1XA9mQ&video_smoothing=on&autoplay=off&layout=external_site" width="448" height="280" scale="noscale" wmode="transparent" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"> </embed> <br /><small><a href="http://23thingsonastick.ning.com">Find more videos like this on <em>23 Things on a Stick</em></a></small><br />msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-53694024364789889412008-08-08T13:08:00.002-05:002008-08-08T13:14:17.092-05:00THING 19-completeI looked at the directories and ended up on Podcast.com Listened to some of the mp3 podcasts on Memoirs for Schoo Library Media.I added a RSS feed to my Google reader. That is cool. It is on Morbidity and mortality wally report.Looked at "John supplies our worm bins". "Ha Ha Food and Drink vodcasts. and "diabetic feed". Alot of good podcasts and some awful ones. Took the tour on Gcast. That looks way too easy. Had a time getting this one done as High speed internet is not available where i live deep in the woods.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-6325590014731066582008-08-05T17:26:00.002-05:002008-08-05T17:48:06.245-05:00THING 20-completeI registered on facebook and sent an invite to 3 friends. I got back 2 (both my nieces). I completed a profile and joined 23 things group. Posted one wall. I also visited MySpace to check kit out . Looked around and found a few people I knew. The library pages were interesting. I can see how the teens would be interested in using it. I cant imagine using these myself but I wanted to see what all the kids are doing. I also checked back on my facebook and had one message.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-49623256858075206062008-08-05T17:06:00.002-05:002008-08-05T17:10:32.268-05:00Thing 18-completeI explored both YouTube and Google Video. I chose the video "Its a Library(joke)" to share on my blog because it was both funny and short. Its hard to see any lengthy ones with dial up.I got a chuckle out of alot of the videos which I watched at the library. This was a fun Thing.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-56110413888142587602008-08-05T14:57:00.000-05:002008-08-05T17:04:41.517-05:00Its a Library(Joke)www.google.com/s2/sharing/stuff?user=105766496686005826712msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-8776500291838765352008-08-03T09:12:00.002-05:002008-08-03T09:24:12.646-05:00THING 17-completeI tried to set up an rss feed to my google reader with the new intructions but it kept coming back with a message try again in a few minutes. I do understand how to do it so I gave up after numerous trys. I set up a folder in Page composer. Made up a web page and added a url, picture and background with different colors. I created a web page in ProQuest Newsstand Complete followed thru and added publications and emailed them to myself. Saved it to my computer. NetLibrary was a challenge. I already have an account. I looked for the book "101 Ways to Promote your web site" and couldn't find it. After searching every way I could think of I viewed "Build a Data base the easy way" and put in "data base design" as the search term. Followed thru on the rest of instructions and have it in my "Favorites and notes. <br />Since I don't often do reference at our library I don't see myself using these often enough to get comfortable with. Ma by Net library If someone is looking for a particular book. This was very interesting and I can see it being a real help to doing a research project.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-1335752726423648812008-07-30T20:08:00.003-05:002008-07-30T20:14:22.565-05:00THING 16-completeThis thing was very interesting. Wish I had had some of these tools when I was in school doing research projects. The assignment calculator would be great for keeping on task. Email alerts of where you should be on the project are a great idea. The Research Project has a ton of information and helps for a project. The downloads of forms would also be a great help. I liked the Digital Presentation Story book and the video presentations. Lucky for me I should never have to do another research project but it would be great to be able to show this to someone having trouble getting thru an assignment.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-89383245225074445232008-07-30T18:47:00.003-05:002008-07-30T19:44:07.319-05:00THING 15-completeThis was wierd. I took the tour and snooped around Second Life. I went and looked at and read the resources to try and get this. I can see it as a way for people to express themselves and be creative. I didnt sign up and go into see the classes offered by the colleges so Im not sure if they would be valuable or not. Guess my age is showing. Would rather see the kids out doing something physical than spending time on a computer living a virtual life. Maby this is why were all so overweight. Maby I just dont get it.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-27989634764596760392008-07-30T15:11:00.002-05:002008-07-30T15:19:16.169-05:00THING 14-completeI took the tour,set up account, added books to my library. I added library thing widget to this blog. Takes you right to the book. I like this thing. Not sure how I will use it but it is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> one I will be going back to and using when <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">I'm</span> done with the 23 things. I would have liked to have it when a patron asked me about a certain series and knew story line but I couldn't remember the author. Had to wait to go home to look in my list of books I read. Could have looked at this on line at work.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-67037010569306376042008-07-29T20:05:00.000-05:002008-07-29T20:06:09.702-05:00Library thing<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://www.librarything.com/jswidget.php?reporton=mystrylvr&show=random&header=1&num=5&covers=small&text=all&tag=alltags&css=1&style=1&charset=&version=1"><br /></script>msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-40595540865441734682008-07-29T18:52:00.002-05:002008-07-29T19:11:02.718-05:00THING 13-completeI made up a page on igoogle and added features. Wasn't sure what the advantage would be to change my home page to this until I looked at my MSN home page and realized I use only a fraction of whats on it. I may change to this. will have to see what all i can put on it. I already use the MSN calendar and like it except for the fact i cant share it with my sister who doesn't have MSN. I print it then scan it and email to her. I tried the Google calendar and think i may use it. Sent to my sister to see if it is easier for her. The lists don't seem like something I would use much. I am not at my computer enough to make them worthwhile. I checked out the Backpack features and it looks great for a busy person. My life just isn't that complicated but seems like it would be good for a business to use.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-61174529984936157172008-07-29T09:15:00.002-05:002008-07-29T09:19:33.836-05:00THING 12-completeI looked at all the sites and took the tours. I read several stories on the newspapers and tried to submitt them but they were already submitted. I think i understand how its done tho. I did try to set up and account with Newsvine but the email would not come thru on my computer and I gave up as im sure i will never use this. I dont see how this would be helpfull to me personally as I dont have the time to sit and look at the articles. Couldnt get the button to appear on my MSN Explorer either. Didnt care for this Thing at all.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-10999266043327251252008-07-22T06:41:00.003-05:002008-07-22T06:55:25.150-05:00THING 11-completeI tagged some of my blogs and reposted. I reviewed the Minn23 account and set up and RSS feed to keep up to date on it. I use MSN Explorer at home and couldnt get the buttons to work. Think I will have to research that further as it seems to be and easy way to add bookmarks. I created a Del.icio.us account and added a few sites to it. Looked at some of the other bookmarks by other people. I think I can use this as I get asked gardening questions away from home where I have all my favorite sites bookmarked and Im lost. Think I will use this one alot after I get my favorite bookmarks in it. After looking at the other librarys that use del.icio.us I can see where this would be helplful to the reference desk and especially to the rest of us who get an occasional reference question and have to search for a site to look it up as the patron is standing their waiting.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-91563910612848592682008-07-12T18:01:00.003-05:002008-07-12T18:11:05.831-05:00THING 10-completeWikis are a great idea. I especially liked the idea of using it to support an event or conference and have local people input their tips and ideas. I also liked the book reivew concept. I edited the 23 thngs on a stick wiki. It was easy. I uploaded a picture to put on it and that was also easy but decided not to add it. I watched the video and checked out the resources. They had good explanations of wikis in them. The only question I have in my mind is how do you find them?<br />I dont believe Wikipedia is a good source for student research unless the information is verified from another valid source. Might be a good starting point.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-84958592845049979582008-07-12T17:53:00.004-05:002008-07-12T18:00:43.123-05:00THING 8- completeI was finally able to look at Databases. and check out the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">efolio</span> Minnesota. Not sure what I would do with a database but it seems like a good idea. I may need it to keep track of all the URLs im collecting from this class. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">efolio</span> would be great for people looking for jobs. Great way to present yourself. I would <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">definitely</span> recommend it.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-50374033689663411862008-07-09T11:21:00.002-05:002008-07-09T11:27:47.613-05:00THING 7- completeI tried again to get into a web conferencing progam with no luck. It was on webinar. I looked 1/2 hour before it was to start and it had dissapeared from the schedule. Anyway, I looked at an archived program on Google custoized search engine so I could get an idea of how they work. This one was a real frustration to me as I couldnt seem to easily hook up with a web conference.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-92081193619360322242008-07-08T09:30:00.005-05:002008-07-08T09:44:11.400-05:00THING 9-CompleteI read everything and listened to video on Google Docs and Zoho Writer. I did sign up for a Google account. I didn't edit the Declaration of Independence as it felt wrong and disrespectful even for an exercise. I did however upload several documents and make changes on them. One was my family tree. This could be useful to get information from relatives to complete. I also tried uploading my monthly calendar from msn to keep up whats going on with my sister but that didn't work. Think I will work on that. I found the templates to make up documents and can see how they would be helpful. Still not sure how much secure or personal information I would want to be online. Editing etc is so much like the Microsoft office programs it was easy.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-39919779423337723152008-07-05T11:54:00.000-05:002008-07-05T11:55:21.990-05:00Spiral<div style="visibility:visible"><embed src="http://flash.picturetrail.com/pflicks/3/spflick.swf" quality="high" flashvars="ql=2&src1=http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2042/11296143/flicks/1/5129803" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#000000" width="460" height="350" name="spiral" align="middle" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" style="height:350px;width:460px" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed><p style="whitespace:no-wrap;margin-top:10px;height:24px"><a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/misc/counter.fcgi?link=%2FphotoFlick%2Fsamples%2Fpflicks.shtml&cID=924"><img align="left" src="http://pics.picturetrail.com/res/pflicks/pt.gif" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/misc/counter.fcgi?link=%2FphotoFlick%2Fsamples%2Fpflicks.shtml&cID=925"><img align="left" style="margin-left:5px" src="http://pics.picturetrail.com/static/images/pt2.gif" border="0" /></a></p></div>msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-44234645431528985352008-07-05T11:02:00.000-05:002008-07-05T11:03:40.885-05:00Garden cube<div style="visibility:visible"><embed src="http://flash.picturetrail.com/pflicks/3/spflick.swf" quality="high" flashvars="ql=2&src1=http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2042/11296143/flicks/1/5129482" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#000000" width="460" height="350" name="acrobat_cube" align="middle" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" style="height:350px;width:460px" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed><p style="whitespace:no-wrap;margin-top:10px;height:24px"><a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/misc/counter.fcgi?link=%2FphotoFlick%2Fsamples%2Fpflicks.shtml&cID=924"><img align="left" src="http://pics.picturetrail.com/res/pflicks/pt.gif" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/misc/counter.fcgi?link=%2FphotoFlick%2Fsamples%2Fpflicks.shtml&cID=925"><img align="left" style="margin-left:5px" src="http://pics.picturetrail.com/static/images/pt2.gif" border="0" /></a></p></div>msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-31892200025942749882008-07-04T08:38:00.005-05:002008-07-20T19:00:30.430-05:00THING 8-not done yetSo far I have made up a slide show presentation on Thumbstacks. This was easy, alot like power point. Hardest part was figuring out how to post to blog. Wasnt sure if i should add the link or the slide show itself goes on the blog. Decided must be the link. Directions for this weren't clear to me.<br />I made up a cube and spirial on Picture Trail. Couldnt upload the picts on home computer as i have dial up so had to put on flash drive and take to library. Then was quick and easy. I think this part is my favorite so far. Enjoy working with pictures.<br />Cannot open Lazy base on either home or library computer.<br />Will add more later as i go thru this thing.msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455665252795720092.post-78416341043181898032008-07-04T08:37:00.000-05:002008-07-04T08:38:10.428-05:00SQUARE FOOT GARDENING PRESENTATION<a href="http://www.thumbstacks.com/play.html?show=68ee8fa19d7bf88ccd691f6a07cbcd3e">http://www.thumbstacks.com/play.html?show=68ee8fa19d7bf88ccd691f6a07cbcd3e</a>msytrylvrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259200665005581361noreply@blogger.com0