Some thoughts on technology
First, I have to say how grateful I am to John for getting us all started on this exploration of web 2.0. In some ways, it is getting easier. I seem to be a little less hesitant about trying new stuff. This morning, I came across a website and a blog that were interesting and decided to try and add them to my bloglines account. I’m still not quite sure I know what I am doing, but I was able to add one to my bloglines account and the other ended up on my blog. This definitely works better than my old methods–either emailing myself or writing down URLs on little slips of paper. I’d like to check out some of the sites for list making, such as http://www.rememberthemilk.com/ or http://www.tadalist.com/.
At first I thought it would be hard to keep up with so many different accounts to check, but I think that if I can start thinking of them like email–something to check every day–it will become a habit. I’ve also started putting my photos in my flickr account. It’s pretty cool to have access to them through any computer, not just my own at home. I still don’t know what I would use Twitter for, but I’m willing to hang in there and give it some more time.
One thing I didn’t expect was having to keep track of so many account names and passwords. I try to use the same one or two, but sometimes that’s just not possible. When I log in to something regularly, I can remember logins and passwords, but if any amount of time goes by I have trouble remembering. I think it’s time to write them all down.
December 4, 2008 at 3:21 am
I like your new header (is that what it’s called?). I hope you get to go on a bear hunt!
Yeah, I think I share your feelings about twitter. It is driving my family crazy!
December 4, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Thanks. I think it’s called a header. I brought my camera to the library yesterday and took a bunch of pictures around the room. That one worked best because it won’t let you put the whole photo on the header. Marci had her camera, too. I guess it was Take Your Camera to Work Day!
I went home and showed my family the Twitter accounts for Star Wars characters. That got a laugh out of them.
December 4, 2008 at 7:30 pm
I was thinking about changing my header, but I’ve grown attached to my pile of books. Not sure whether or not I’ll take the plunge. And my camera takes crappy pictures (getting a new one soon though).