Drum Roll Please....The End

Yes, I would do it again (or another discovery exercise)!

I'm not very tech savy and participating in the 23 Things has really challenged me over the course of the program. This program, with the support, the clear exercises and a bit of fun, was just what I needed to get out there and explore and learn.

My favorites:
1. My blog (not the prettiest but I'm rather fond of it!)
2. LibraryThing
3. Flikr

My thanks to the CML team!

MOLDI

Glad to have MOLDI as one of the 23 Things. Finally, I'm forced to check out CML's downloadable collection. Though I hate to say it, I didn't see many titles of interest. There are very few teen titles to choose from and the eflicks seem to be history programs.

However, I did see a book or two that I may download some time when I'm in the mood to listen to a good book and I'm not in the car!

Podcasts, Broadcasts

So I've heard alot about podcasts, but never investigated. I listen to audio books in the car (the only thing that makes my daily commute bearable) and music on my iPod.

Who knew podcast directories existed? Using Podcast Alley, I see that East Lansing Michigan Public Library is using podcasting to talk about their latest programs and other libraries are getting creative, issuing podcasts like this one: Fight Evil! Read Books! And no surprise to see lots of podcasts under the Storytelling subject heading. Podcasts are the perfect vehicle to share stories.

...another opportuntiy for CML to consider.

YouTube

What to say about YouTube? Of all the 23 Things, I was perhaps most familiar with this Thing, simply because my 13 year old seems to spend hours on this site every day. She regularly calls me to check out some new, funny video. When a friend comes over, they always disappear into our office to share new finds/giggle/watch their favs repeatedly.

However, I like You Tube--for now at least--for what I can find from my childhood. Favorites include the SchoolHouse Rock series. Who can resist the catchy tunes and lyrics of this classic, "Lolly Lolly Lolly Get Your Adverbs Here"? And I love the simple clips explaining history, especially, "The Shot Heard Round the World" describing the start of the American Revolution.

IMO, the smart teacher of today would be mining these classics for use in the classroom. These productions are timeless!

Power Tools

I love the Power Tools Page...especially the Catalog Search Plug In. And the toolbar makes everything so handy, from searching the catalog to checking my account. I have a little friend who lives at my house, has my card number memorized and happily reserves titles and checks out at will to feed her reading habit. Keeping a close eye on my account is extra important!

Wonderful Web 2.0

True confession time...I've got 6 more "things" and only a week to finish up. So I explored the short list of award winning Web 2.0 sites, and I must say: I had no idea! How cool is FixYa? Getting answers for confounding technology problems? Free tech support and help for gadgets and electronics...I'm bookmarking this one!

Twitter Twitter

I can see that Twitter is addictive for those who like to stay in touch with a group and are online multiple times per day. For me, neither of these is true. I won't be twittering much, although I do see a possible application with my sister who I am constantly calling or emailing to set up workout times at the gym. Once she sets up her twitter account, I plan for us to try this method.