jblog tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/bakkej/extension//9120 2008-10-13T21:56:27Z Movable Type 4.25 #2: Blogs tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148503 2008-10-13T21:55:37Z 2008-10-13T21:56:27Z I think I may have missed the entry for week 2. I was so enthralled with creating my blog. Anyhow, I think this has been an awesome course. Thank you!... bakkej I think I may have missed the entry for week 2. I was so enthralled with creating my blog. Anyhow, I think this has been an awesome course. Thank you!

]]> #11 Wrap Up tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148501 2008-10-13T21:51:33Z 2008-10-13T21:53:55Z My favorite part of the course was creating the blog and the UM connect meeting. I think this program is an excellent resource for U employees. I really, really hope that the course remains on-line so that I can refer... bakkej My favorite part of the course was creating the blog and the UM connect meeting. I think this program is an excellent resource for U employees. I really, really hope that the course remains on-line so that I can refer back to it when I am using this technology in the future. I would definitely participate in another course like this in the future. I really thought it was very well done. Concise and to the point and I really appreciate this with my busy schedule.

Great Stuff!

]]> #10: Web Conferencing tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148497 2008-10-13T21:49:29Z 2008-10-13T21:50:50Z Wow, That was easy! I can't believe how easy it was. I have been invited to a UM connect meeting, and this is one of the most useful, if not the most useful tool I have learned about yet. It... bakkej Wow, That was easy! I can't believe how easy it was. I have been invited to a UM connect meeting, and this is one of the most useful, if not the most useful tool I have learned about yet. It is great and opens great new avenues to leader trainings, especially since it can be recorded.

]]> #9: Communication tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148492 2008-10-13T21:28:30Z 2008-10-13T21:32:06Z My exposure to Instant Messaging has been somewhat negative. I have seen it be an interruption to the work of others and decrease productivity. I guess my age shows when I say, why not just send an email. Then I... bakkej My exposure to Instant Messaging has been somewhat negative. I have seen it be an interruption to the work of others and decrease productivity. I guess my age shows when I say, why not just send an email. Then I would have documentation of this as well. I haven't yet wrapped my head around a use for UChat that can't be done otherwise, and I think that chatting is often a large time consumer and waster.

]]> #8: Social Networking tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148381 2008-10-13T15:33:19Z 2008-10-13T15:35:10Z I have already found out that if I talk to the right youth, they will talk to their friends on IM, facebook, whatever site they are connected on, and that can make a program happen. This was the case with... bakkej I have already found out that if I talk to the right youth, they will talk to their friends on IM, facebook, whatever site they are connected on, and that can make a program happen. This was the case with the state fair reunion. The youth that I work to educate have these social networks, and they can be the best source of promotion.

]]> #7: Productivity Tools tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148377 2008-10-13T15:23:43Z 2008-10-13T15:33:15Z So maybe those old secretary's minutes that are saved on my computer and I can't open with any of my programs are not lost forever after all. The only challenge in uncoding them might be remembering the site name to... bakkej So maybe those old secretary's minutes that are saved on my computer and I can't open with any of my programs are not lost forever after all. The only challenge in uncoding them might be remembering the site name to go to: Zamzar. Also, the meeting place and location planner... I think I have used one of these before and they are NICE! again remembering the name will be a challenge: Doodle. Why call it doodle?

I think that the word document in Zoho could be very useful. I think it will do about the same as a wiki, only it seems much easier to use. I created my own account and started a document. It would be an easy place to create an agenda for a regional training or youth event where all can edit and have input.

]]> #6: Wikis tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148372 2008-10-13T15:10:44Z 2008-10-13T15:14:10Z I think the with all the regional work happening in Extension, that Wiki's are a very useful tool. As with all technology, it takes a bit of time at first to become acquainted with them an how they work and... bakkej I think the with all the regional work happening in Extension, that Wiki's are a very useful tool. As with all technology, it takes a bit of time at first to become acquainted with them an how they work and how to edit. But after that it can be a real time and effore saver!

]]> #5: Podcasts tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148367 2008-10-13T14:59:36Z 2008-10-13T15:10:36Z Yes! Finally! This is why I signed up for the class. Now I have The Dave Ramsey Show podcasts right where I can find them. I can't wait to take them with me on my new MP3 player!... bakkej Yes! Finally! This is why I signed up for the class. Now I have The Dave Ramsey Show podcasts right where I can find them. I can't wait to take them with me on my new MP3 player!

]]> 4-H Baby tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148362 2008-10-13T14:47:00Z 2008-10-13T14:47:49Z I thought as long as we were trying new things with photos,I'd try to post one on my blog site. Let's see if it works.... bakkej 4-H baby.JPG
I thought as long as we were trying new things with photos,I'd try to post one on my blog site. Let's see if it works.

]]> #4: Photos & Videos tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148361 2008-10-13T14:39:45Z 2008-10-13T14:46:11Z Wow, I am amazed at all the photos you can find on-line. I toured Flickr, but wonder about the pros and cons of using Flickr vs. Snapfish which is the site my cousin uses. I think I will forgo the... bakkej Wow, I am amazed at all the photos you can find on-line. I toured Flickr, but wonder about the pros and cons of using Flickr vs. Snapfish which is the site my cousin uses. I think I will forgo the Flickr account until I explore the 2 a bit more.

]]> #3: RSS & Feedreaders tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.148354 2008-10-13T14:31:02Z 2008-10-13T14:35:42Z Well, I signed up for a couple feeds and will see how this works in the next few days. I am really finding as I go through this course that I am not a technology native. I must be getting... bakkej Well, I signed up for a couple feeds and will see how this works in the next few days. I am really finding as I go through this course that I am not a technology native. I must be getting older. It takes me a little bit longer to figure these things out. That is why I am looking forward to learning more. I also thought this weekend about how a blog and these tools may be used to enhance our county 4-H program. I will have to keep practicing to get good at this.

]]> tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/bakkej/extension//9120.147639 2008-10-09T20:57:41Z 2008-10-09T20:58:35Z I would really like to learn more about technology, and for sure I want an MP3 player so I can practice downloading podcasts.... bakkej I would really like to learn more about technology, and for sure I want an MP3 player so I can practice downloading podcasts.

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