After first reading about geocaches, it seems to be a nearly inevitable application of data storage and communication technology. A network of thirty satellites in near Earth orbit (Neo) form the global positioning system (GPS). Originally intended for…
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Information farming
During research about different publishing models I came across this graph about the cost breakdowns (focusing on published academic journals, unsurprisingly). The section which intrigued me most was the calculation of added cost, if proofreaders and p…
Thing 8 – Facebook
It’s been a while since my last post. I’m ashamed. Hopefully I’ll be able to stay on track and finish off my 23 Things! I’ve been using Facebook on-and-off-again for a long time and have joined formal FB groups, such as our local ‘Buy, Swap and Sell’ and ‘Dog Walkers’ groups. I never considered using …
23 Things: Thing 10 – Wikipedia
I just completed the Wikipedia Adventure. I feel like I know so much more about how to edit Wikipedia, something I knew about in theory but had never done before. I have often used Wikipedia as a jumping off point in my research but have never done any editing to it. I also liked that … Continue reading 23 Things: Thing 10 – Wikipedia →
23 Things: Thing 9 – Google Hangouts
I’ve used Google Hangouts a bit, most recently a couple weeks ago for a Book Club when we decided it would be better to not meet in person. I like that Google Hangouts easily allows you to focus on one person and you also can see everyone’s video feed on the same screen (something that … Continue reading 23 Things: Thing 9 – Google Hangouts →
Thing 9 & 10 – Google Hangouts, Collaborate Ultra, and Wikimedia
Online Meeting Tools Tools such as Google Hangouts, Collaborate Ultra, and Zoom have seen increased usage during the COVID-19 pandemic as people are practicing social distancing. Some universities have moved all classes online for the time being and professors are using these tools in order to connect with students from their homes. I’ve been using … Continue reading Thing 9 & 10 – Google Hangouts, Collaborate Ultra, and Wikimedia
The Other Marcellus 2020-03-27 17:39:00
GOOGLE YourselfI Googled myself as part of a series of online assignments called 23Things. The purpose was to seek my digital footprint, which is how much of my personal information can be easily found online. I’ve googled myself before–admit it, you’…
23 Things: Thing 8 – Facebook
I have used Facebook for a long time and have both been a part of groups and been an admin on a few. The point that the Lifehacker article made about ensure that everyone in the group sees a post is interesting especially since the “Most recent” sort option can be a pain. I’m not … Continue reading 23 Things: Thing 8 – Facebook →
23 Things: Thing 7 – Twitter
I have used Twitter previously and am in charge of the Twitter account for one of the groups that I volunteer for. It works well for that group to help us reach folks in our community to advertise our events. The analytics on Twitter are also helpful as we can see just how many people … Continue reading 23 Things: Thing 7 – Twitter →
Phillip Parotti: Shamefully Underappreciated
Hi All. This post is a shout-out to one of my favourite authors, Phillip Parotti, who wrote three outstanding historical novels about the Trojan War. Most novels that depict the legendary siege are more accurately called mythohistorical, rather th…
Social Media
I am on Facebook & Twitter but more to keep aware of people & events & keep up with what’s happening at the library. When I get home I don’t want to be in front of a screen too much (& my eyes appreciate it:)) so I tend to do jigsaw puzzles and read (IContinue reading “Social Media”
Accessibility Online
In Ontario we have to follow AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) as we are a public institution. As a result I have had training in relation to this issue but not from a creator’s point of view. When I am on 1 desk we have customers who come to use our accessible computerContinue reading “Accessibility Online”