Podcasts

Did some playing around with the podcast searching tools and saw lots of interesting things!! I ended up subscribing to a podcast called ipod traveler http://www.podfeed.net/podcast/iPod+Traveller/2454

Now I can see why my kids are so wrapped up in itunes!!

YouTube

Youtube has long been a source of humorous videos. I hadn't realized that I could search it for more professional uses. I found this link of a blonde in a library particularly funny!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DctVteQDRIM I also really enjoyed this video on searching strategies from a student persective. Although it never talks about subject headings per se, it's a nice explanation fo boolean logic and key concepts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa66AxTbjxA

I will definately use this more. I also enjoyed one of our poster's link to a video in a teacher's site on how to do a good powerpoint.

office tools

It was fun playing around with these office tools. Of course, they were very easy to use given the common features with MS tools. I developed a calendar that I sent to all of our resource center volunteers.Now they can make changes to the calendar themselves and see when others are scheduled. My major concerns are the same as every one's-- security.