Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Okay, I'm a Moron...
I was browsing the class bulletin board and noticed that several classmates had questions regarding the ePrints assignment. I'm very glad I read Tim's instructions to move our "deposits" to live storage, because they'd still be sitting in my account with an "under review" status! I just moved all 25 sources live, so hopefully they appear when Dr. Tomer reviews the assignment.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
ePrints3 Assignment
Well, after a good two hours, I managed to find and post 25 references to my ePrints3 account. Honestly, I think 25 references was way too many--I understood what I needed to do after the second or third reference was complete. I realized just how time consuming compiling citations really is. I'm in the reference services specialization, and I'm starting to regret it (ha, ha)!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
If I Fail my GIS Midterm, I'm Blaming Michael Jackson
This week has been fairly hectic for me. Right now, in fact, I'm visiting my grandmother in Johnstown (in beautiful Cambria County!), so I had to duck into her bedroom quickly to use her computer before she spends her usual two or three hours entering online contests.
It's amazing that senior citizens can learn to use the latest technology. My grandmother is 84 years old, but she manuevers through webpages like a pro. I definitely believe that all libraries (with enough resources, of course), should have computer classes for senior citizens during the week. At the very least, there should be one course every week that introduces new patrons to the library's online catalog and how to perform simple searches.
I'll be working on this class's latest assignment tomorrow, when I return home. I spent Thursday night and Friday morning completing an assignment and a midterm exam for my GIS class. It wouldn't have taken so long, but my roommate's sister was watching all of the Michael Jackson news and video marathons she could get her hands on that night. Trust me, trying to explain the difference between vector and raster models is a bit difficult when the Thriller music video is being shown every ten minutes.
Well, my grandmother wants to use her computer, so I guess I'll have to "Beat It."
It's amazing that senior citizens can learn to use the latest technology. My grandmother is 84 years old, but she manuevers through webpages like a pro. I definitely believe that all libraries (with enough resources, of course), should have computer classes for senior citizens during the week. At the very least, there should be one course every week that introduces new patrons to the library's online catalog and how to perform simple searches.
I'll be working on this class's latest assignment tomorrow, when I return home. I spent Thursday night and Friday morning completing an assignment and a midterm exam for my GIS class. It wouldn't have taken so long, but my roommate's sister was watching all of the Michael Jackson news and video marathons she could get her hands on that night. Trust me, trying to explain the difference between vector and raster models is a bit difficult when the Thriller music video is being shown every ten minutes.
Well, my grandmother wants to use her computer, so I guess I'll have to "Beat It."
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Additional Notes About the Embedded Video
I tried repeatedly to fit this video into my blogger page, but as you'll notice below, it's a bit difficult for the viewer to see any fine details regarding the Zotero installation process. I decided to stick a hyperlink below the embedded video in case someone wants to view the video in its actual size.
I also apologize for the rushed ending--I forgot that the videos are limited to five minutes' recording time!
I also apologize for the rushed ending--I forgot that the videos are limited to five minutes' recording time!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Preparing for the Zotero Presentation
I finally managed to track down my friend who had been using my computer microphone for her online language lessons. I'm fairly comfortable explaining how to download and install Zotero for Firefox, so I'm getting everything set up to do the recording early tomorrow morning. I'm also excited about using Zing. I realize that this technology is nothing new, but until now, my experiences with audiovisual presentations have been limited to PowerPoint slideshows. If I need to explain to a coworker how to perform specific actions on their computers, it's easier for me to show them how to do it, rather than telling them what to do. Zing allows the utilization of both techniques. I'm definitely looking forward to this!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Google Docs Aberration!
Today, I discovered that my Assignment 2 submission was lost in cyberspace. Dr. Tomer sent me an e-mail, requesting that I resubmit the assignment because he couldn't find it. I logged into my Google Docs account and checked my documents, but I couldn't find my uploaded assignment! So, I had to upload that again.
Also, as part of Assignment 2, we had to create RSS feeds based upon our searches. I'm not sure how I managed to do this, but apparently when I initially posted the feeds as a note within Google Docs, I signed into my personal account (as opposed to my Pitt Google Docs account) and posted it there.
I really have no idea how any of this happened, but I do remember suffering from severe jet lag that night. I blame my vacation!
Also, as part of Assignment 2, we had to create RSS feeds based upon our searches. I'm not sure how I managed to do this, but apparently when I initially posted the feeds as a note within Google Docs, I signed into my personal account (as opposed to my Pitt Google Docs account) and posted it there.
I really have no idea how any of this happened, but I do remember suffering from severe jet lag that night. I blame my vacation!
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