Web 2.0 Project: Video Sharing

Video sharing can help people in learning how to use library technology e.g. how to access the virtual library.  However, etiquette is an aspect that library can not overlook.  It is proper to get permission before posting and giving credit to other people's videos.  As a matter of fact, video sharing in libraries can make answering reference questions real.

Find the YouTube link to the video on my visit to Nigeria in May 2011 below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NzVeRM-JiM&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Web 2.0 Project: Facebook

 I like Facebook social network site mostly because it connects me with distant relatives and friends.  Initially, I was skeptical about having an account on Facebook but now I could see the advantages especially when I have been able to communicate and see faces of people around the globe without having to pay a dime. 

Our library uses Ivy Tech Northwest Indiana Website which has a Facebook page.  Libraries can use social network sites to engage their patrons through Facebook and Skype.

 Below is the link to my Facebook account and profile.

                                          http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1056498690

Emerging Technology: What the Future Holds?

                 

"Googlezon a corporate conglomeration of information services that takes over the world in 2015 with a personalized news and information service called EPIC (Evolving Personalized Information Construct)." 

Did you receive any Christmas gift that only technology can unwrap?

Santascope - Santa's high tech tracking device.

So far, I have enjoyed my classmates' blogs - Chris, Jessica, Brandi, Sandra, and a host of others.

I wish to say that Creative Commons Portal of Flickr has been a helpful resource from which I get images to compliment my blogs during this outgoing semester.

Thanks to our instructor for the eye-opening sessions and guidance. 

Troubleshooting Technology

"Computer Doctor"

"Oh mine!  All the assignments that I have been doing since morning are gone.  Lost mysteriously.  Let me just relax with facebook for now." 

                                                                                   

Computers and other technologies are not immune to breaking down, just as illness, sickness, or old age are natural phenomenon with people.  An important tip to remember when an equipment stops working is to first switch it off and then on again.  Also, it is very important to learn some basic skills for avoiding technology breakdown e.g. checking regularly and cleaning equipment to avoid dust, knowing how to cancel print jobs and putting together a troubleshooting toolkit that can be useful like screwdivers, extra screws, cleaning materials, etc.  

Always keep equipment manuals because the instructions therein could be very useful in case technology stops working.  Also, make sure you back up all your documents so that you could have them back if you loose them on your computer.   

Projects that are due this session are completed and waiting to be submitted.