Wiki Wonders

Wiki!! What a revelation......I've been using it and didn't know it!

So much for 15 mins a day on this course.....I've spent hours just searching wiki sites and have found heaps of interesting stuff!

I looked at Book Lovers Wiki and enjoyed reading book reviews by readers. Another site I looked at was the Winconsin Heritage Wiki, and, after following the link to collections, I found quilts dating from 1777.
I also found the Yarra Plenty Libraries and Sutherland Shire Libraries, (unfortunately I can't remember where), my home town, (which has some information that is not quite correct), and of course, Wikitopia.
I explored NSW Learning 2.0 Wiki and, after obtaining an "Invite Key", added some information. I was surprised how easy it was to do!

Once a Wiki site is set up, library customers would be able to use it to comment on library resources, book reviews, make suggestions and general feedback, with relative ease.

Understanding RSS

It's taken a while, but I've finally managed to understand RSS.......I think!!

I've signed on to several sites and have listed some of my favourites. I particularly like Annabel Crabb blogs.

Genealogy is another favourite so it's great to find sites that can cater for Aussies as well.

And simply recipes.....great for a time-strapped recipe seeker!

So....I watch these blogs with great interest!!

Welcome to the creek

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(Photo by gijabba)

Welcome to the creek!

I was amazed when I searched Flickr and found photos featuring our small town, including this one of the creek!

I didn't realise the amount and variety of pictures there are on Flickr and similar sites, in fact, I didn't know about Flickr at all before I started this course! I am often looking for graphics to insert into projects and usually use a Graphics CD to get them. What an opportunity to use a different medium with an amazing range of pictures!

I am a bit confused regarding the copyright of these pictures. After reading through the Creative Commons I was not able to find the meaning of "This Photo is Public". I hope by providing a link and the name of the owner of the photo I have fullfilled my obligation regarding copyright.

Enjoy the photo and the serenity it promises.

Living and learning by the creek

I have started a course online - NSW Public Libraries Learning 2.0.
What a difference between this course and courses I have previously completed! No classrooms, no face-to-face tutor, no timetables....I can complete this course at my leisure.
As I work as part time library assistant I have chosen to do this course at home....by the creek. I am a member over the over 50's, and relish the opportunity to learn about the latest internet tools available....if only to keep up with my grandchildren!
I found the learning about and setting up my blog as fairly easy....the hardest part being deciding on a name and, of course, passwords.......ah....the bane of my life passwords!!
I am looking forward to completing the course and and blogging my family! They are, of course, my greatest critics!