Thing 15

had a quick browse at google books and managed to download a copy of treasure island. Anywhere that you can search for topics and browse content is very useful - depending on how comprehensive the library is you can pick up useful references to recommend to students, having had a quick look.

Thing 14

Just had a quick browse on ebooks. Was familiar with this in anycase - and currently directing our distance learners to core texts now available electronically. I located a book on academics guide to publishing and flicked through it. It would be good to be able to quickly navigate the book it was a bit slow trying to flicj from one page to another having to close the screen and then open the next. Maybe there is a quicker way of reading an ebook borrowed from the library?

Week 7 - Google Docs

I know I'm a few weeks behind - but I did get around to trying out google docs. Its very useful to post some documents you might need access to whether you are at home or work or wherever. I have set up a spreadsheet with a list of names and details and actions for my research project - its really only for me so there's no sharing involved but it means I can access it from wherever and not worry about which computer it is on!
We use sharepoint alot - similar idea but restricted access and strict controls around checking out editing and checking back in signing off and publishing new versions etc. Its really good but can slow yo down as there will always be a quick way around to getting something done. Google docs is quick and easy without the strict controls - so it offers flexibility but still the potential for multiple copies of documents to float about.

Its horses for courses really - a good way to create a quick platform for creating a document with multiple contributors.

A more interesting perspective on how to catch a fish!

The Argument Clinic

Thing 5

The video I selected is a Monty Python sketch - explains the difference between an argument and a contradiction in an amusing way. I came across this by accident some time ago - might be useful in class.

thing 3

setting up the rss feed I found very tricky as I was not sure where it was to appear on the blog. When I view blog I dont see it but when I view the dashboard it appears.