Tweeting

I've never used Twitter and this site offers instructions. I think it might be useful for 27 things.
http://mashable.com/2009/07/20/twitter-new-users/
Actually I have no real desire to tweet, I can't see anyone being interested in my daily activities; as for profound thoughts - nada!

However, what a great way to advertise things to a bunch of subscribers. Just think: New arrivals daily, check and request new titles from home, www.saclibrarycatalog.org I hope that's under 140 characters, I think it is.

For real, I'll try it later and report back.

The Exploration is almost over.

I was quite suprised to find out that I was very familiar with most of the last few things. I only subscribe to one podcast (it's hard to find the time to listen to more than 1), to Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, my favorite NPR show. I love to watch things on YouTube. In fact when Jonathan Sanchez threw his no-hitter a few days ago, I checked out fan reactions in the park by watching several different videos on YouTube. Very cool! I've also downloaded and listened to an audiobook The Soloist. It was available and a very good listen. Best part of downloadables (and Playaways) is no changing CDs. I like that too. (a day later: I've downloaded a second book, this time from myLibrary.)

As for SPL's website, I'm one of the updaters (is that a word?). The ability of library staff to keep the information on the site current and correct is what makes it so useful to the public. I'm a green person, so I love the color scheme. It's very contemporary looking too.

Music & Movement

I haven't posted to or from YouTube yet, but this short clip was easy to insert. It was filmed yesterday in Kids' Place. The age range was 3 to 6 - the kids had so much fun. The mostly headless leader of the group is Jami, I think she had as much fun as the little ones.

Hopelessly Behind the Times

OK, it's been a solid month since I contributed anything to this exercise in learning while having fun. I've been doing a little bit of exploring on my own, but it hasn't amounted to much. Except for following others blogs, which has been an interesting and fun activity.

I have 2 goals for the next couple days. first contribute to the Sandbox. It's so cool! The second thing I want to do is post to Youtube and from Youtube. Wish me luck!