Technorati

I tried the different types of searches using "Learning 2.0" and found these differences: number of hits ranged from 171 to 31,671; format of hits. Also tried "Quick View" tab and found it indexed other types of references including photos and videos.

I watched part of 2 top videos - patton and Potter Puppet Pals. My main comment is that even with high speed internet, there's an annoying lag in the stream of the videos. Sigh. Patton speaking on the war on terror was clever, I guess, and well done. But didn't really interest me. I got a good laugh out of the simple puppets doing their rap dance. How peculiar.

I checked out the top searches and chose the link to Harry Potter. I watched a little of the trailer, but again was annoyed by the delay and quit before it finished.

Del.icio.us

OK, I guess I can see the value of being able to access my favorites from any computer. But I'm a little dubious that my bookmarks would be that interesting to anyone else or that they would find my stream of consciousness tags meaningful. I don't really see myself using this tool, at least not for now.

Rollyo

I created a search tool called "emergent literacy." I added sites about emergent literacy and some that provide resources to promote it. I could see adding more sites like the latter and using it to search for ideas for programs. It would be time consuming to locate and include all of my favorites, but it might be useful to find info from them without a lot of other hits included.

Books on my must read soon list:

Playing Around

Text Generator - Wild Text - Counters - YourGen.com

Feeding Frenzy

I subscribed to a couple of library relevant feeds, including the NY Times Book Review. Through it I found a review of a 2007 picture book that may be a candidate for Great Books. I've requested it through my system to review and may recommend it to the Committee.

I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry

Has anyone out there seen it? If so, what do you think? Is is a "great book?"

I also found a feed to an early childhood education site that may be helpful, but I'm off to a puppet show and don't have time to explore it now.

Kelley

I'm so sari!

RSS???

OK, so I didn't get too frustrated trying to figure this one out - switching from screen 1 to 2 to 3. One more chance to say, "Thank you Universerse for another opportunity to practice patience."

So I finally set up an account, went through the tutorial, and then choose some feeds that are of interest to me personally. How's this for a combination: foodnetwork.com, NY Times (pages on movies, music, book reviews), and 2 NPR program feeds (Morning Edition & All Things Considered).

I may even have a chance to check it out once in a while.

Kelley

More fun with my friend Flickr

Well, thanks to a colleague in my department I found another route to access the "mashups" and 3rd party sites. After doodling around for awhile I created a quick trading card just to see how it works. Interesting, but not as fun as the ones I made in LATI using scrapbooking techniques and materials. Call me old fashioned, but I like working with paper, scissors and glue more than digital media. It's a more satisfactory, sensual experience.

This way sure is quicker and less messy though!

Kelley

Near and dear ones

I brought a few photos from home of those near and dear to me. The first one was taken on Mother's Day '07. Our family has a tradition of going to a lavish brunch at a nearby restaurant. Pictured from left to right are June (my brother-in-law), Alli (my youngest daughter), me, Jenette (my Mom), Terry (my big sister), and Kim (our baby sister). My husband Don is taking the photo.

Here are my two little sweethearts, Stellaluna and Isabella, napping on their beanbag chair. At the time of this photo they were about 10 weeks old. Two rough collie sisters, Stella & Bella are now 4 months old and growing like weeds. They are so much work, but in return they have brought a tremendous amount of joy and affection into our household. I'm really enjoying the challenge of training them and I'm grateful for all of the walking they've forced me to do.

OK, now tell me they're not adorable!

My Pal Flickr

I spent some time this afternoon exploring the Flickr website. I had done this last fall as part of my LATI journey. I found photos from some of my favorite vacation spots - Rehobeth, DE & Skyline Drive in VA and postd them here.

The mountain view is from the peak of Old Rag near my sister & brother-in-law's gorgeous vacation home. I love visiting them there and spend long, lazy days surrounded by mountains on one side and orchards all around.

The other two shots are from the beach in Rehobeth. I just returned from spending five glorious days there, camped out right next to a jetty like this one.

Oh vacation!