Slideshare

From a teacher/education perspective Slideshare is a very valuable resource. Not only does it provide access to a wide array of subject material but it also functions as an interactive mechanism where ideas and information can be shared by individuals and a wide array of institutions.

Of course it can also function as a depository system to store material on a more personal basis. Well worth signing up for what is a really useful and free resource.

Using Images

I found this part of Cam23 really useful in clarifying the issue of copyright and in how/where to identify images that can be located and used from Flickr. I particularly like this picture I found called “The Library” by Here’s Kate which I have included. Those who know me will be able to make a judgement whether this reflects my style or not.

Flickr

Flickr is a really useful resource for finding and locating an array of different images. The thing I personally like about Flickr is that it is mainly compiled by people who have decided to store/share their pictures with the world. I often find these type of images have a more interesting element than those that are professionally produced.

Tag Along

Making use of Tags reminds of the first time I discovered hyperlinks. Being able to find my way around by transferring from one web document to the next seemed revolutionary at the time (indeed it was). I then discovered that I could make these links myself and also that they could be used within other applications such as Word or Excel. From an information finding perspective they were great to use within teaching.

Tagging is very much in the same category. It definitely gives order to locating information. Without doubt part of the foreseeable future for Learning Resource Centres.

Tweet Tweet

Tweets here, tweets there, tweet tweets everywhere. It’s hard to believe that Twitter has only been around for a few years and yet here we all are microblogging. Whoever would have thought that this collection of peoples quips would become so popular.

According to Wikipedia “In the first quarter of 2010, 4 billion tweets per quarter were posted”. Astounding! I have set up a Twitter account for my 23 Things Cambridge at https://twitter.com/jjbarnes56

Google Calendar

I have used systems similar to Google Calendar before so am familiar with their application. They are even more useful now that they are incorporated into mobile apps. Gone are the days of having scraps of paper with bits and pieces written on them. Or are they? I suppose it depends on whether you are aware of the software/hardware and keep up-to-date with technological developments.

Doodle

Doodle seems to be straight forward to use. I can see how it would be very useful for liaising with colleagues who work in different departments or areas to organise meetings or other events.