Sunday, September 30, 2007

#7 Blog About Technology

Technology has grown rapidly in recent years. It has opened up a wide range of possibilities, and altered many processes.
In a short space of time, the way we do things has altered. For example, the Internet has given many people access to previously privileged or difficult to obtain information. Email has provided a means of connection with others previously unimaginable.

#6 More Flickr Fun

I discovered the flickr website travelr. I like this web application because it allows one to see a physical journey in geographic space through a number of successive photographs.

#5 flickr

Dancing (oil, 2000)

This painting is textured and full of movement. It focuses on a central lake around which the coloured forms 'dance'.

This week I have learnt about flickr and its groups, how it uses tags and descriptors, and how to upload an image. This technology appeals to me because it involves images and their sharing amongst interested people. It gives one access to images that may not be viewable otherwise. In this way, it is educational.
However, as most of Vision Australia's library clients are vision impaired, I am unsure about the relevance of this technology to our library.

Monday, September 17, 2007

#4 Register your Blog

I am doing Learning 2.0. I hope that I will enjoy using this new form of communication, and look forward to learning all that Learning 2.0 has to offer.