Sunday, November 11, 2007

23 Things Assignment 8

Seneca Library Holiday Song

Parkdale Neighborhood

Wow, I didn't know it was so easy to post a Youtube video in the blog!

Even the 2008 U.S. Presidential election candidates have been using YouTube as an outlet for advertising their candidacies, sure TPL can use YouTube to give patrons a virtual tour of our branches, show them how to search our catalogue or how to book a computer, and of course - show off our special events (such as TRL's 30 anniversary, La nuit blanche...)

Saturday, November 10, 2007

23 Things Assignment 7

I subscribed to

  1. CBC Radio 3 Podcast
  2. Naked Scientist Radio Show Podcast
  3. Newsweek to Your Health Podcast

I have heard of "podcasts" for quite some time, never subscribed to any (listened to some podcasts randomly in the Internet) until I have the 23 things assignment 7.

When I was browsing PodcastAlley.com, I was amazed that so many podcasts are available! I missed lots of fun stuff.

I depend heavily on reading for information since I don't watch TV that much. To me, listening to Podcast is another alternative to watching TV. Will buy a portable podcast player soon (a good and not too expensive one).

Thursday, November 8, 2007

23 Things Assignment 6

Google Docs is an excellent group work tool: a free web-based word processor and spreadsheet, which allow you share and collaborate online with your colleagues/friends. Everyone can work on the same document at the same time, no more email attachment need! And it is super easy to use.

In Google Docs, you can

  • Edit document the same as in MicrosoftWord: choose different fonts and sizes, copy and paste, number and bullet, color your text...
  • Insert a link, table, image, comment, bookmark, separator, and special character.
  • Have question? get help from Google Docs Help Center!

After finish your work, you can

  • Count word, find and replace,
  • Share, publish, or
  • Save, print, rename it, or
  • Save it as a presentation, or
  • Export it as Word, Text, or PDF (we can not convert a word document to a PDF in Word, can we?)

Under Revisions, you know who make the changes and when... And much more need time to explore!

I am working on our Health Navigators with my colleagues, will consider to switch to Google Docs for this project.