#6 more Flickr fun
I've finally finished playing with various Flickr mashups and 3rd party applications. I loved the look of the mosaic images, hence the example shown in this post, which is a selection of my flickr favourites presented in a mosaic. (all images acknowledged above)
Side Note about blog Templates - With the limitations of my template, and given that I do not have a sound knowledge of html code (yet!), placing my mosaic image where I really wanted it was not possible.
#7 Blog about technologyI thought I'd highlight the various technologies my family and I use (and take for granted) when we travel. First step, the planning, generally I look for inspiration on locations or accommodation via the Internet. Sometimes I'll have an idea from a travel show, otherwise I look for some terrific deals on various web sites. Then once we've agreed on a time, location and destination, I confirm bookings online and often pay a deposit remotely by credit card. Most of the aforementioned can be done at anytime of the day or night - what an advantage!
Closer to the time of our departure, (and because we pretty much always have driving holidays) I'll check out Google maps for our travel route, destination time frame and the location of amenities along the way. Before packing I sometimes do a quick check on the weather conditions on the Bureau of Meteorology site. We also tidy up any bills with online banking and stop off at a local ATM for some extra cash.
We always ensure our mobiles are charged and our rechargers are packed. While travelling we often use texting to let family or friends know we're safe. The laptop is also loaded into the car as it is our family's portable DVD, music and games console. Plus, we never leave without our digital camera - a truly fabulous and money saving piece of technology - no more dodgy holiday snaps that have to be printed and paid for! However, in the future, instead of emailing a selection of holiday images to family and friends when we return home, we'll post them on flickr and invite those interested to take a look.
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2 comments:
I really like your mosaic but especially your motto for learning as a librarian. that was neat to read.
Thank you pesay. Currently 1000 Public Librarians in Victoria, Australia are learning lots about new web technologies to ensure we continue to offer great services to our patrons. The idea came from the US via the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Learning 2.0 program, which has been adapted with permission under Creative Commons.
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