Wrapping Up: Thing #23

Overall Web 2.0 has been a good experience for me. I must say, though, that I'm very glad it's finished. Time constraints and too few computers made it a chore at times. But I've learned a lot. I enjoyed learning how to use Flicker and del.icio.us, which I know I will use again as well as others. YouTube is always entertaining. I'M DONE!!!!! eeeeeehaaaaaa!

Listen NJ - Thing #22

Had trouble downloading this--security blocks or something. Happen to think this is a great thing. I am the biggest fan of audio books. Even if I'm only driving 10 minutes I have to have a book on cd in the car. Would definitely use this.

Finding & Listening to Podcasts: Thing #21

Had fun listening to different podcasts. Had a little trouble finding certain songs I wanted, but did find Odeo easier to use than podcast.com.

YouTube & You: Thing #20

I love looking at YouTube. The 'Charlie Bit My Finger' clip is one I'm sure most people have seen. It's so funny with the children having British accents and it just really makes me smile.

Web 2.0 Awards: Thing #19

A lot to see here. Definitely would use Peertrainer. Liked Colorblender too but need to learn how to navigate there better. Games are always a favorite of mine. Added a link to 'CubeBuster' on my blog.

Web Apps: Thing #18

Google Docs is a very good site. The fact that it's free is even better. Unfortunately there is nothing I am working on that would make use of this.

Play in the Sandbox: Thing #17

Had fun in the sandbox playing with colors and adding notes. Added my blog to the site. It was also fun reading everyone's additions.

Wikis: Thing #16

Visited OCL article on Wikipedia. You can even go each branch under history. Liked the description of how to say 'Forked River'. If you don't say it right, you are considered a 'Benny'.

Library 2.0: Thing #15

As referrred to in Away from the Icebergs, I guess I have always thought of library collections as "saving just in case" just as I do at home. It is true that you can find anything, anytime on line. Libraries will be ever changing from now on with internet access, but there will always be a need for people interaction at the library.

Technorati - Thing#14

Spent some time looking around. Not a big fan. I found this site to be difficult. Will not be using anytime soon.

Tagging, Folksonomies in Del.icio.us: Thing #13

Amazed by what this can do. Never used anything like this before, but will certainly be trying it a lot more. I guess I've been wasting a lot of time by not tagging sites. I did sign up for an account.

Netlibrary & Worldcat: Thing #12

Both interesting sites. I don't think I would ever be able to read a book on a computer. Too much of a strain. As far as helping others use it, I would need to practice a lot more myself before helping others. Worldcat is an excellent tool. I bet it would be a plus for college students. I know my kids are always looking to various libraries for books needed for projects.

LibraryThing #11

http://www.librarything.com/catalog/atoz802

This is a good way to keep track of your books and also see what others are reading.

Technology - Thing #10

I've never been very computer savvy; it mostly overwhelms me. Whenever I would ask my kids how to do something, they always found it easier to do it for me rather than show me how. So you never really learn. This Web Challenge is teaching me so many new things and I'm loving it.

RSS Feed - Things 8 & 9

Signed up for Bloglines and added several feeds. Had some trouble adding feeds to my blog, but got some help and found how easy it was. It is so convenient having headlines from various sources all on one page. Sure saves time having to go to different websites. How great!

Scanning Fun

Best Friends!

More Photo Fun

We supplied these children with hats because people are always complaining that the kids outside are cold. The bigger one should know better!

My Pride & Joy

Amazing to get a picture when they're all home together.

Favorite Flower

I found this picture on Flickr. It is one of my favorite flowers and looks like one I have in my yard. They also smell incredible!

7 1/2 Habits

Play is definitely the easiest for me.

Using Technology to My Advantage is probably the hardest. I do a lot of basics, but never get into any one thing to make it really work for me.

Day 1

A little confusing but moving along.