ASSIGNMENT 12 (SOCIAL MEDIA AGGREGATORS

I read through the material provided in our lesson for this week and watched the clips that were presented in the material. I found it fascinating that we have progressed to this extent. Augmented reality basically blurs the lines between what's computer generated by enhancing what we see, hear, fell, and smell. With games and cell phones so plentiful in our society today, augmented reality is being driven by these forms of technology. I was astonished that you could project a phone pad onto your hand and phone a friend without removing the phone from your pocket.
Since I don't use a cell phone, this is probably not something I would make use of, but I can see the benefits of such a use.

ASSIGNMENT 12 : FOURSQUARE

I typed foursquare.com and browsed the site. I do not have a cell phone, so this site would not really be one I would use. I do understand that anyone who uses a cell phone frequently and is a social person would benefit from the site.

WEEK 11 (PART 2) : SHARING PRESENTATIONS

This proved a little more difficult than the first part of the assignment. At first try, it would not go ahead and complete the process. It was necessary to do a PDF to finally get the assignment posted. PowerPoint would not complete. I was not aware of all the examples of presentations that were available online. I wasn't sure the last method with PDF would work, but I checked this morning (March 26) and it had completed the process.

WEEK 11: SCREENCASTING (PART 1)

This was very enlightening. I believe it would be beneficial, but how expensive is Camtasia? We use a digital photo camera to get pictures of most of our events. With the help of one of our computer-literate staff, I chose to do a screencast of me placing a hold on a movie for a patron. I had no problems going in and completing the process of placing a hold on a movie in circulation mode. It was not hard, just a new experience for me.

ASSIGNMENT 10 : NEW GAME NOT ON DELICIOUS

http://www.clubbing.com/Pages/Games/GameList.aspx?game=Spelling_Bee

I really liked this one. It challenges the player to use a variety of letters to create word. It takes a while to play the game, but fun!!!!!!!

ASSIGNMENT 10 (PART 2 ): GAMES

I liked Yahoogames. I played a game on yahoo.com. It was a free game. I never play games on the internet, so it took me a couple of minutes to figure out what I was supposed to do. I chose Word Tower. I love puzzles and working with words, so this was just the thing for me. I had fun, and I think anyone who has difficulty with spelling or working puzzles would like this one.

http://games.yahoo.com/free-games/word-tower.Some games have to be downloaded, some are pay-for games. Some games ask for your input and ideas about games. Also, I did not think some sites explained how to play the games. This is especially important if you have never played games online before. I have a compact disc at home that contains many games, and if I play, that is what I use rather than play online.

ASSIGNMENT 10: PART 1

Step 1 : fox.com/fod has full episodes, web episodes, video library. Has highest rated videos, most popular videos, featured videos.
nbc.com/video has full episodes, webisodes, all.shows, an NBC video library, NBC direct, and viewing.party. Never miss an episode (Subscription for free.)
abc.go.com/watch has full episodes and shorts, listing of all shows in evening, daytime, as well as specials. Had a link that gave you information about the Oscars.

cbs.com/video provides HD videos, has browse video, watch & chat - gives full episodes. PRIMETIME originals (movies/specials).

video.pbs.org/ provides programs A-Z ; lists most watched videos ; most Emailed ; Gives link for PBS Kids go! at bottom of screen ; Explore featured programsa featured collections. (This was my preference). I love pbs.com

Step 2 : Internet distributors: I chose joost.com and veoh.com. joost.com in simple format ; easy to connect with Facebook ; lists top ten videos ; second pick was scivee.tv/ which is a website geared to scientific and educational aspects. Gives journals/publishers ; societies/Conferences / scientists product/services. Just the sight for helping a patron who is looking for this type of material. I plan to bookmark this site for use in our library.

Step 3 : I recommend NCIS as a good watch if you like action & adventure shows. I like their related links for similar type shows.
I liked commonsensemedia.org. Good for children ; ages 2-4 and 5-8. Has reviews and parent advice on 5-8.

Step 4 : I predict TV as we know it is becoming obsolete. A person can go online and do pretty much everything they want to do, even watch their favorite TV episodes, listen to music. [The Everything TV] by Michael Moyer was article that pretty much explains what is happening in TV land today.