Screenshot of our Card Catalog

I created this screenshot using Jing.

Week Twelve: Screencasting

For week 12 I learned to use Jing. I downloaded the program and created a video to demonstrate how to use Gale through the Kansas State Library Card. However, my microphone didn't work so I will have to try again when I find a working microphone. In the meantime, I made the screenshot of our card catalog.

Week Eleven: Break

This was my break to get caught up on everything. It helped, but if you're keeping track of dates, I'm way past the 11 week mark.

Week Ten: Video on the Web

For week ten I embedded one of my favorite You Tube videos that shows how to open a book. I was supposed to make a video as well, but I still haven't found time to do that. I wish I had a Flipvideo but all I have is my little ole camera with short video capability. My kids like making videos and a couple years ago I showed my son how to use Windows Media to edit his "incredible basketball shots" videos. Since I've made videos before and edited before, I really need the experience uploading to You Tube. Maybe he'll give me permission to share his feats with the world.

Here's a favorite YouTube video by Zauron3ooo

Week Nine: Instant Messaging

I have used instant messaging on Facebook to talk to friends. It was extremely useful a couple summers ago when my oldest son was in Spain for 6 weeks and that was our primary means of communication. I don't see using it at school since most of our teachers are away from their desks so often, but I could certainly see it for reference work in a different library setting. I logged into Meebo with my Facebook account. I had not heard of Meebo but it certainly is a convenient way to be linked to people with different IM providers.

Week Eight: Cloud Computing

I should be on week eleven but I've had too many distractions and now I'm way behind. I did have a chance to work on a Google spreadsheet document with Shirley from USD 462 and Janie from our grade school, but it was already completed by the time I got around to opening it. I'm glad I set up a Google documents account, though. It looks like something I may find a use for in the future. We have used Wikispaces for group collaboration with the students before but I could also see them using Google documents.