Taylor Mali on what teachers make

Spring Cleaning #30: Drives

I don't have anything stored on my Z drive (I actually wasn't aware of this bit of info until now). I don't really use the computers at work much unless I'm filling out my timesheet, but I may just have to start utilizing the Z: drive for saving my timesheets since it seems I'm always having to redo them.

Spring Cleaning #29: Email

Recently, I have made a small effort to begin cleaning up my work e-mail. I probably don't check it as often as I should (mainly because I'm a parttimer), but I have begun to delete some of my old messages. I'm sure before the year is up, I will have mostly new/current e-mail messages.

Spring Cleaning #28

Although the GTD system of organization sounds useful, I typically use my own method. I let things build up for a few weeks and then trash it all.

Week 10,#23: Thank God This is the End!

I can't believe I made it through these 40 hours of 10 hour training credit. Ha Ha! A lot has happened along the way, but I am glad to have made it to the finish line - Finally! Okay, here goes: What have I learned and liked and disliked? I've learned that I'm not as technologically advanced as I had initially believed when I began this training odyssey.

What I liked most and found somewhat useful were: LibraryThings {which I've actually been using to track my book-reading progress} and Zoho Writer {which would save me on a lot of jump drive expenses}. I suppose I also enjoyed Flicker as well.

What I didn't like and found a bit irritating was Library Elf. I am already tired of getting all the e-mail notifications. I receive more from the Elf than I do from HCPL.

Over all it has been an interesting learning experience. ---The End---

Week 9,#22:Downloadable Media

I preferred the library's downloadable media OverDrive than the others I visited, like LibriVox. I managed to reserve an audiobook entitled 10 Secrets For Success and Inner Peace by Wayne dyer. I may make use of OverDrive using my MP3 Player.

Week 9,#21: Podcasts

Podcasts are a waste of time and space. I wasn't impressed with any of the sites (Podcast.net or Podcastalley.com). I did find some library podcasts like Library Geek and others, but thought of them as nothing more than a good nap while listening to them.