Thing 16

I LOVE Library Thing. I used it a year or so ago and then forgot about it. Recently I've needed a place to list my Reading Circle books and books recommended to me. This site fits the bill perfectly.
I love all the features it includes - different lists; tagging; star review; etc.

Thing 15

Digg - if FWISD doesn't block this site, and I haven't checked that yet, this might be a good tool for students to use to collect current events on a specific topic. EBSCO and Gale will collect current events, but they are not rated by social networks, only by the editors of their companies.
I worry about inaccurate information being circulated and not 'caught'.

Thing 14

I am confused about the difference between a bookmark and favorites. I use favorites all the time - it is quick and easy to add new ones and delete ones I don't use anymore. How is bookmark different? Does it actually show the website on screen, rather than just list the url?
Delicious is a nice site and might be very convenient to use.

Thing 13

Does Tagging belong in the library? How can it complement our subject headings?
Well, I still think if tagging as the gang graffiti that appears every Monday morning on the portables at our school.
I first heard about this 'new' tagging at a workshop this year. I guess it could be applied to complement the subject headings we use in the library. I'll have to keep thinking on this one. Sometimes the words aren't really subjects though, are they?

Thing 12

I last heard about Twitter today when I accessed Storiebook Cafe's website in Glen Rose. She had a box with Twitters so you could read and catch up on who had Twittered whom.

My close friends don't Twitter, so I don't really see a need for it at this point. Do I need my friends to know where I am or what I'm doing? I don't really think so. If I need a friend, I call them or email them.

Thing 10

Yea! Finally a 'Thing' I have used before with my nephew - IM.
I was glad to get the chat abbreviations list so that I can understand his messages!
Still not sure what the point is. I'm used to emailing and find that suits my needs for now.

Thing 10

Just looked at Ning.com and browsed the features.