Week 9 - Learning 2.0

Web 2.0 is great! I have enjoyed much of this process, especially social networking. I find it much easier to keep up with my friends with a quick blog or writing on my facebook wall than finding time for an all out e-mail fest or even a phone call. I also feel I get to share more or less depending on how I set up my pages...I also have learned ways to expedite my search for information for things I need to know "right away" at work. Sure beats having to get out the encyclopedia or the phone book!

Week 9 - Web 2.0

Okay, so now I understand what this is about. Learning all the parts first and then getting the "big picture" (always hated that phrase) hasn't taken long. I know that some of these things still need practice to utilize them to my best benefit, but know I know where to look and that "it" is out there.

I am certainly less overwhelmed by the WWW. I feel I can do stuff now and I certainly think Web 2.0 makes it easier than when I first started this journey some years ago.

Week 8 - Social networking

Little did I know that when I started using beginnerbikers.org, I was social networking! Now I have a facebook account too and so I guess the world is my oyster :}

Week 7 - Widgets etc.

I chose this widetbox because, well it's funny.

Week 6 Tags, folksonomy and social bookmarking

This has been a long process and I'm not sure I have a handle on the bookmarking part. I use tags, especially on my photos for my bike forum and facebook and things and I understand what folksonomy is but the delicious thing has been difficult to use because of my software and I think I just need to play around with it some more.

Week 5 - Podcasts etc.

I was introduced to Photobucket about a year ago, but I never thought of it as a safety net for my photos. I guess I'll be downloading a lot in the next few weeks... I had no idea about podcasts and such. I don't know that I would create one but I certainly might like to download some...more to think about...I'm learning so much. This is great!

Week 4 - IM

I like the I'm system. You don't feel like your message is out in limbo till someone decides to check their mail box. A very useful tool. I also like the idea of looking at things simultaneously with friends and discussing via IM. The phone is good, but this is fun too.

Week 3 - Wiki

Today I learned about Wikis. What a lovely idea. I went to wikipedia to edit per my assignment and went to a subject I am knowledgeable in. I found an area I would like to edit but was unable to. The portion I wished to add information to did not allow me to edit. I will be going back in to see if I can find another area where I can perform an edit. I loved the YouTube explination of a Wiki. It was so clear and concise.

Week 2 -RSS

I am learning so much via this Learning 2.0 remix...I wasn't here for the 1st version. Anyway, RSS is interesting and I think it will make my trips to the WWW much more productive and fun. Also I like the fact that I don't have to remember "where was that site," I can just go to the reader and there it is... Can't wait for Wiki's.

Ride for the Pink

In this hectic life we often forget how generous many people are and that small things we do can make a large impact.

I was reminded of these things yesterday at the Ride for the Pink, a motorcycle run and auction, etc., to raise money for breast cancer research. I met some really nice folks, saw some old friends and saw how truly generous people can be.

The most moving moment for me was when a gentleman, who lived near the event, stopped and donated an item to be auctioned off, he had just lost his wife THAT MORNING to cancer and yet he took time out of his grief to try to help others.

He inspired me with just his small act and I hope to follow his example with a small act of my own every day... it may just inspire someone else.