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”
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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”
Bitmojis
I just learned about bitmojis. I didn’t know these even existed although I’m glad they allow people to represent themselves as they wish and get away from controversial emojis. I can understand how everyone wants to be part of how people are portrayed in the world. I’m glad there is something out there now thatContinue reading “Bitmojis”
i-Corona
Edinburgh University’s Thing 21 – a module on online learning and digital games – could not be more relevant at this time. The UK, along with many countries across the world is on lockdown as social distancing becomes the first line of defense against the rapid and unmanageable spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID19. As … Continue reading i-Corona →
Week Two – Covid 19 Lockdown
It has been a very interesting and challenging two weeks. My last day at work – onsite- was last Tuesday so we have been “social distancing” now for a week. Now, I am pretty darn good at this social distancing thing. With a very social and public job my evenings are usually spent doing justContinue reading “Week Two – Covid 19 Lockdown”
My presence online
It’s really strange to look up my name online. I’m not used to seeing a lot of Kates so that makes it strange as well:). I haven’t been in my Linked In profile for over 9 years so I updated that as well. I am still with the same employer but have been in newerContinue reading “My presence online”
What I want to learn from 23 Things
I am hoping to learn some new things about the digital world that I can then pass on to my customers.
Name me overwhelmed!
This is overwhelming as there is so much to navigate and learn! I know this will get better as I go along but right now I remember why I haven’t blogged before!
Hello, I’m Kate
I am taking the 23 Things through the University of Edinburgh as part of my professional learning while I am working at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic plan at my library in Hamilton, Ont.
I’ve always found LinkedIn a bit of a tricky fit. It’s a bit too “worky” for me to want to check at home, and a bit too “job hunty” to want to check at work. So message requests tend to pile up before I get round to reading them, and it’s usually from people I … Continue reading LinkedIn →
Thing 10 – Wikimedia
This was a very interesting section. Wikipedia was one of the first sites I encountered when I was younger and it has grown in repute to the status it has now. Despite this, I’d never previously created an account, never feeling like it was the right ‘place’ for me. Reading the statistics on its userbaseContinue reading “Thing 10 – Wikimedia”
Thing 9 – Google Hangout
Platforms such as google hangout will be of great importance in a professional setting going forward in the coming years. Google hangout skype, and any other video messaging platform ticks so many boxes regarding topical issues. They are a means by which people can connect virtually and, as a result, reduce the carbon footprint ofContinue reading “Thing 9 – Google Hangout”