Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Lesson 11: Wrap Up

After seeing SO much time wasted by so many at work and elsewhere and after hearing how mobile devices are making people more reactors rather than thinkers, I still do not plan to do much more than use WiFi with my Kindle.

My favorite discovery was Snipits!

  • Did you connect with others doing the 11.5 Cosas? No.

  • Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you? No.

  • What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or content? I can't think of anything.

  • Describe your learning experience in one word or in one sentence. We may use your words to promote 11.5 Cosas learning activities to others. Rewarding.
  • Lesson 10 Challenge

    The Code for America project in San Antonio is quite exciting! When I wanted to check the Community Sourcebook of Zip Code Demographics, I got a "No such record" message. I was surprised to see a link for 2013 early voting locations.

    When I checked the U. S. Census American Fact Finder for my home zip code, I was surprised to learn that only 12.8% of the population was a spouse in the household and 32% of the population were children in the household. Using the list of highest paid government salaries in Texas, I was surprised to see that the UT Austin special assistant gets paid more than either head coach! All three salaries were rather phenomenal.

    Mobile technology could increase government access and services. Especially in emergencies people might initiate contact while they are thinking of an issue rather than waiting until later and possibly forgetting to pursue a matter.

    Since not all citizens have mobile technology, I'm not sure having government services and elected officials "on the go" will dramatically affect our democracy.


    Week 9 pt 3

    I did not find the few songs I wanted.

    Lesson 9 Part 2- OverDrive Magazines

    USA Today
    Readers Digest
    National Geographic Traveler

    Need SAPL card, Barnes and Noble account, Nook app installed.

    Wednesday, June 3, 2015

    Lesson 9 Part 1 OneClickdigital

    3 most popular eAudio titles:
    Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Eggs, and Nauti Temptress.

    eBook mobile apps available: Google Play, iTunes, Kindle Fire
    e-Audio mobile apps available: Google Play, iTunes, Nook.

    If a Kindle Fire app user has problems with the app, they can uninstall the app and install the updated Kindle Fire app from the Amazon Store.

    Lesson 8 Part 2 Challenge

    One Click Digital eAudiobooks initially had appealing recommendations with cover shots for an unrefined search. I was impressed with the advanced search options. It did not have Martin's Big Words.

    Then I tried Overdrive's advanced search and was wowed by a much more extensive list of subjects, more refined interest level choices and ATOS/Lexile/reading level choices! My search for a juvenile non-fiction eAudiobook for lower grades found Martin's Big Words and two hits total. This was more than One Click Digital.

    Overdrive was easier to search.

    Lesson 8 Part 1 Challenge

    Grain Brain / Perlmutter:
    E-book (own 3, 0 available)
    book on CD (own 6, 3 available)
    large print (own 9, 4 available)
    book (own 10, 1 available)

    Chasing Fire / Roberts
    PBRACK Romance (own 7, 4 available)
    e-audio (own ?, 0 available)
    Fiction book (own 21, 15 available)
    CD fiction (own 5, 3 available)
    Large Print (own 7, 7 available)