Thing # 14 TECHNORATI

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I created a Del.icio.us account but I need to bookmark more web pages and add tags. I like the idea of having all your bookmarks in one place.

After exploring Rollyo for quite sometime, and albeit I was frustrated, I continued trying and managed to roll my own search engine. I found the examples to create a search roll for any subject easy to use. It did yield numerous results, but I didn't analyze the websites to see how relevant and reliable they were. I think Rollyo could be a helpful tool when searching for information, but I think I need to explore it further and create more search engines in order to see just how useful it is. At this moment I'm not sure if I would use it.

Thing # 12

Select...TheTink1Health SearchReferenceCelebrity GossipTravel & HotelsSearch The Web

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Thing # 10

Thing #8, #9

I had fun exploring RSS feeds. I had heard of RSS feeds prior to this exercise and have seen the tags on websites, but I wasn't sure what they were. I think RSS feeds make finding information much quicker. It's neat to have the websites that I find interesting and informative all in one place.

Thing #7

Although the ever changing advances in technology have made certain aspects of life much easier, I still find technology to be frustrating, and at times overwhelming. I have found that some technological innovations are easier to grasp than others, and I usually assume that I will not need the latest electronic gadget or that what is in now is of no interest to me-i.e. the iphone, facebook, my space, etc. I think that this exercise will help me realize that I can use much of the technology that is out there.

#6 My mosaic using Flickr mashups

I had fun choosing pictures of my favorite flowers. The mosaic was easy to create, but I had a lot of trouble sending it to my blog.

Stargazer

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Originally uploaded by rpj83

Stargazers are my favorite flower.

Thing 5

I enjoyed exploring Flickr. There were so many neat pictures to look at. Initially I found it difficult to post a picture to my blog, but I kept trying and was finally able to do it.

What a pair!

Donovan & The Dude, Part II
Originally uploaded by Fen Branklin

I'm not sure if the little guy is enjoying this.

Looks like a page turner to me

Milka, Speed Reading Anna Karenina
Originally uploaded by MilkaWay

This photo is so adorable. I had to put it on my blog.

Things 3 & 4

Although I am extremely behind, I am finally attempting to create a blog. I feel that this is an invaluable experience that I should participate in. I guess I begin by commenting about the tutorial. I found that I can relate to several of the habits of successful learners. Accepting responsibility for your own learning and play are the two habits that I found to be the easiest. Viewing problems as challenges is something that I find a bit more difficult.