Thing 13

I set up my own Del.icio.us which was very easy and did 2 tags. I found it very simple to use Del.icio.us and it lead me to some interesting web sites that I might not have found on my own. I think if I am to get the most out of this bookmark I need to learn to tag clearly and meaningfully. Also, my techi vocabulary is expanding although I'm not sure if I always use it correctly.

Thing #12 Rollyo

I liked the easy of searching for my topics but I think I am missing something. I kept thinking what is the difference if I did a google or yahoo search and just put the sites in my favorites folder. I think it means one less step doing my research using my favorites folder. I guess I am not understanding the big picture.

Thing 11

Wow! I really enjoyed the library thing. What a great way to connect with others with similiar interests and to find other books that might be interesting. I still haven't figured everything out about the Library Thing that I want but it will be a site that I will be using a lot.

Thing 10

After trying to figure out the generator designs several times on 2 different days I have decided to give it a rest for now. Maybe I can come back to it later and put a design together. I am just frustrated now.

Thing Number 9

I look up the search engines that you suggested. I found topix extremely unuseful. It was even a little distasteful and offensive. Sydic8.com I was unable to get any information it just kept trying to download. Techorati was more useful but I probably wouldn't use it to find feeds. I quess I just have my favorite web sites that I like, and as I go to them I will see if they are feeds that will work in my blogline.

Thing Number 8 - RSS

I'm not sure if I know enough about RSS and newreaders yet to say I truly like them. But, I think the possibilities for liking them are there. It would be a time saver for collecting information on specific topics to research or interests to follow. Although, sometimes I like surfing the internet because it leads me into paths I might not have followed if everything came to me. I'm am wondering though if it is also a better way for others to track my interests and try to sell me things. Another form of excessive junk mail.
I think for schools or libraries it would be a great way for students who are researching or keeping up with the latest news about specific subject areas.

Thing Number 7 -Technology

I have been using a computer for over 25 years and the rate of change is really beyond my comprehension. I remember when I went to college and the basement of an entire building took up the space for one “computer”. The first class I took was learning how to write code. It was totally incomprehensible to me. What I really valued the most from the use of a computer was the keyboarding improvements over a typewriter. I found I could type something in less than half the time just because I didn’t have to correct my typing errors. It was the stone ages before computers. I know it sounds so simplistic now but I really am not that old. I love the fact that I can look information up on the internet quickly and easily. I remember the card catalogs in the library and having to check each book to see if the information I wanted was in it. In reflection computers/technology have been a great time saver in many ways but it but they can also suck up time.