Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Task Second Life

Look the fantasy of a second life is somewhat appealing, however I am, as some of you may understand flat out living my primary life (which I adore) I can see that with time and an inquisitive nature it would lock you in for hours. I was interested to see universities and countries utilizing for different purposes. I also see it as an interesting tool to use to teach socialization the cause and effect. Different dynamics and how they could interact, I must admit at 7ish in the morning I would quite happily swap my weetbix / nutragrain discussion for a virtual visit to a cafe with some virtual friends to do as..... one can only dream! or can they?

Task 9 iGoogle

I went ahead and set up the iGoogle home page. Included my own touches, music, books, weather it was very quick. I had lost internet connection over a week, trouble with the wireless, so I want to investigate the next tasks, and then come back to play. It has been a very frustrating time waiting. but ecountered some top tech support.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

#5 -#7 Where have all the post it notes gone?

I can now travel with out becoming geographically embarrassed, make sure I have a number of good books to see me through the journey, and on my return I can create an apropriate presentation to entice other people to follow in my footsteps. Or I could become a better organised person. Funnily enough I still put post it notes on my laptop.
Seriously, I have formulated the idea of starting a web site for my dance classes. Ontop of this use google docs for the Feedback questionnaire at the end of the year, all to be completed on line.
I have often used google maps, I actually don't use a GPS I find the google map to be sufficient.
Google images has saved me this weekend as my son has a diorama to build on Fern Gully The last rainforest. It has given us some amazing backdrops.
I have accessed Youtube for a cyber bullying unit we have in place this term, The FaceBook song is worth a look, will try to put it up as a link.
Funnily enough a good friend has suggested a few meditation books I was able to browse abit and then decide it if was what I was after. I have now located and ordered one of them.
I have bought my son a camera for his birthday and had a quick look at picassa . Unless there are any other suggestions out there.

I have become addicted to You tube, there is so much material to use. I teach HSC Religion. It has made it more approachable to be able to show the students visually the different beliefs out there.
However I must tear my self away, apparently my daughter has taught herself to ride a bike while I have been "working" . I didn't think I had been locked away that long.

#4 Web 2 Whats it all about

Procrastination is the thief of time. soooooo very true. It is no different with the net. To search is to be sidetracked.. I was asked to help out with the Librarians position until it could be filled. Well that was 3 terms ago and I am still here. I eyes have been out on stalks and my jaw on the ground not a pretty site but I have never felt so overwhelmed by a situation. This is coming from someone who has moved house so many times my children ask for a new house for christmas, I have worked in over 16 schools in various teaching positions, I teach preschool tap for heavens sake! I have dealt with plenty that life has thrown my way. But I am utterly gobsmacked by the magnitude of this seemingly unobtrusive piece of technology, do I get it, no not all of it. I am not a systems person, I am social but not a social networker, I want to be however life style has prevented this sometimes.
I am not afraid of this just in awe of it, and it has not clicked yet. I am not savey with it and not free enought to experiment with its capabilities. this is why I signed up. I want it to make sence. Yes I google, yes I use ebay yes I buy off amazon yes I have a yahoo account. So I too am entrenched, but there is so much I want and need to know. I guess after reading this weeks papers, this was what was on my mind. Embarressed, alittle, but prepared to change this. I will go back and read again.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Whats with the time

Contrary to popular belief, I adore my pillow and need my sleep! I am not sure what time zone I have placed myself in nor am I sure how to adjust it. If anyone knows clue me in. Until then,
baffled

Chamomile in my Goddess mug

It is a chamomile moment in my Goddess mug. I own this oestentatious mug with Goddess emblazened on it. Somehow it manages to to put a smirk on my face at the end of the day.
It was actually quite lovely to read a few posts. Apologies for the colours used, I am attracted to bright colours and bright sparkly things, hope the adjustment does not hurt the eyes.
however, I am about to fossik around and read some other blogs and have an old fashioned new age natter.
flip side
suz

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Scotch and Dry

Evening all.

I have just finished prepping for tomorrow and have just set this up. My glass is almost empty, that alone tells me the time. It is Oh so quiet, catch you on the flip side

suz ..