Thing 19 Pod Casts

I listened to several pod casts. The ones I especially liked were This American Life on NPR titled The Ghost of Bobby Dunbar. I also listened to Libaries Become Temporary Refuge for Homeless. I found the Yahoo podcast directory very easy to use. I also tried some of the other directories and they are all pretty easy to use. As of today's date I have not been inspired to create a podcast, maybe at a later date.

Thing 18 You tube

I explored the various videos on You Tube. I could spend alot of time amusing myself by watching the various videos on different topics. Since it is Easter, I did a search on Easter videos and found several very entertaining ones to watch. I enjoyed the Grand March of the Librarians and here is a link to it.

Thing 17 ELM Productivity Tools

I explored the use of these tools. Since I am not a librarian, rather an HR person. I won't make much use of these ELM tools. I have participated in Webinar's for the past couple of years. SHRM (a HR organization I belong to) has used these for training.

Thing 16 Research Project Calculator

I explored both the Research Project Calculator and the Teacher Guide. I liked the Teacher Guide the best as it broke the project down into smaller segments. Often the hardest part of starting a large project is just deciding how to break the project down into steps.

It would have been helpful when I was a student to have had a tool like this available. The library should put together a flyer informing both teachers and students about these tools and distribute them to patrons.

Thing 15 Libraries and Games

I watched the video and took the tour for Second Life. I also explored the Piriate game. This is not something that I personally will want to get involved with. It is good to be aware of the games and is something teens will enjoy.

Thing 14 Library Thing

I completed the tour of Library Thing and set up my own accout.

Here is a link to one of my books. http://www.librarything.com/blog/

This is a fun way to discover new books to read.

Thing 13 Online Productivity Tools

I have explored the various tools. One I did think was fun was the countdown. I used it to countdown to Christmas. My grandchildren will think this is a great tool. I also customized my 1google page to include items of interest to me.

I am a list maker but probably won't use this tool as a sheet of paper works fine for me.