It's funny, but since making the delicious account, I have nearly forgotten about it. Now I've gone back to visit, I'm amazed about how much I can learn about myself from my bookmarks. It's clearly I need to limit my interests; I have 200+ sites listed.
One way I've used delicious (leaving out punctuation) is to migrate my bookmarks. This is convenient since I have 2 web browsers (or more) on three computers.
I just looked through my links and found the one I needed to renew my teaching licence. $90 later, I'm a teacher again. Hmmm, you'd think it would be harder. Of course, I've been teaching, taking classes, working on distance ed, etc.
For students, I suppose that it would be fun for students to contribute to lists. I think they would enjoy a collective list from peers of similar tastes.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Thing 9: Rollyo
Well, this was an adventure. I can see the fun and adventure of rollyo. If I had a better website, I'd use this for an interior search of my school materials. Actually, that's all this one does: search my site. If you type "science" you can see my CV.
Thing 8: Library Thing Thing
So, I have a Library Thing account, and actually I could see more use of this if I really was in a library. It's good for students to know that adults read. It also offers interesting suggestions, if others have similar tastes. My tastes are ecclectic, but lean toward classics. I swear I'm semi-Victorian. Even my more recent tastes lean toward the romantic, and I DON'T mean love and sex and Jane Austin. I mean Poe and Hugo and that lot.
I haven't added many titles. I've read far more than I have listed. But, at least there are a few titles here. The more I started adding titles, the more I wanted to add. Really, as I'd posted before, I wish that I had a list of every book I've ever read. Mmmm... Boooooooks.
I haven't added many titles. I've read far more than I have listed. But, at least there are a few titles here. The more I started adding titles, the more I wanted to add. Really, as I'd posted before, I wish that I had a list of every book I've ever read. Mmmm... Boooooooks.
Thing 7: Image Generator
Ok, I liked my (probably copyright violating) picture earlier with Hermione. Here's another one. This was made at fototrix.com and a picture I stole off of some family's site. Just a reminder people, if you don't want it stolen, don't put it online.
This is fun!
Thing 6: Skype
Skype is incredibly useful. I just don't need it. Well, maybe today I do; I think my phone is in my car. If it's not, I'm in serious trouble.
Hey, if you get bored, you can send me a message. I'm never on live. dyingemberlowe is my handle. (10-4 good buddy).
Sometimes I look at cell phones and skype and imagine I'm in Star Wars. I really want a phaser, although the temptation to stun people while driving would be too much temptation to bear.
Hey, if you get bored, you can send me a message. I'm never on live. dyingemberlowe is my handle. (10-4 good buddy).
Sometimes I look at cell phones and skype and imagine I'm in Star Wars. I really want a phaser, although the temptation to stun people while driving would be too much temptation to bear.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Thing 5: Walkin' in a Wiki Wonderland
Finally, after five entries, I figured out why I'm redoing these first assignments. The first time I did them, it was for a grade. This time, it's for me. I want to own this.
And no, I'm not blowing sunshine. Really, I'm behind, and could better use the time for new assignments, but sometimes I have to remind myself that grades aren't why I'm doing this. I forget that sometimes.
So anyway, Wikis. Again, because I do html coding, I haven't used wikis much. They're dead-useful though. And when I choose to use them, I can appreciate them.
I've been going Wiki-nuts for the past few days. I figured that because we have the Wiki assignment coming up very soon, I'd get a jump on it, and I'm really glad I did. Here's what I've discovered:
And no, I'm not blowing sunshine. Really, I'm behind, and could better use the time for new assignments, but sometimes I have to remind myself that grades aren't why I'm doing this. I forget that sometimes.
So anyway, Wikis. Again, because I do html coding, I haven't used wikis much. They're dead-useful though. And when I choose to use them, I can appreciate them.
I've been going Wiki-nuts for the past few days. I figured that because we have the Wiki assignment coming up very soon, I'd get a jump on it, and I'm really glad I did. Here's what I've discovered:
- pbworks wikis are really ugly. I kind of hate them. So, the first thing I did was migrate over to wikispaces, where I at least have marginal control over the appearance of the Wiki. My new site is http://dream2live.wikispaces.com/ and it's at least not grotesque.
- I'm really a weird perfectionist on these things. I have put in hours, only to tweak the little bits until I like them.
- A really good Wiki takes a bit of time.
I still prefer web pages. There is so much more control (see #2). But I can see how many people would find this much more user-friendly and manageable. I'm starting to enjoy wikis more.
Thing 4 Part 2
So, I decided to try a "fancy app" and use the site bighugelabs.com to turn this picture I stole into a motivational poster. Enjoy!
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