Thing 6 Adding Content

I reviewed all of the Search Tools listed and discovered that Google Blogs and Technorati appear to be more user friendly.  While searching "web20classroom" on Google Blogs, I found this great post about 100+ Google Tricks.  I actually added this particular blog (brentbenware's posterous) to my blog list because I think it is a great technology resource for multiple subject areas.  I thought Technorati was equally well organized.  In my search for a technology blog, I discovered How To Geek.  There are a lot of How-To's and other important geek information related to technology, such as "How to Plot the Batman Curve In Google Search."  Maybe not useful information, but at least it's interesting.  I also found a cool solution for creating a custom tablet cover using old books.  What a great way to recycle discards!

Thing 5 RSS Feed Reader

I already have a personalized RSS feed reader with Google. However, I haven't visited my reader in quite some time, so I was glad to use this exercise as a reminder of the wealth of information that I have subscribed to. I have added to my blog a list of the blogs that I follow and subscribe to so that maybe you can explore these sites too.

I think I like my Google Reader because I can consolidate all of the information I want news about into one place. It's also a great way for librarians to stay current in the profession as well as learning about new authors and new books.

Most of what I subscribe to has to do with YA literature and technology. However, I did add Confessions of a Pioneer Woman by Ree Drummond because she rocks!

Thing 4 Flickr

Look out, Origami Yoda! I found the ultimate origami project on Flickr. Why not create your own origami library, or have a contest for your students to see who can create a diorama of the best Origami Mini Library! There is also a You Tube video you can watch, but beware the narrator has an accent, which is difficult to listen to for the whole video.