Module #11 Image Generators

Image Generators can be used by anyone who wants to add a little pizazz to whatever it is they may be working on. I enjoyed looking at the various websites and playing around with different options. I really liked the "Help" paperclip from Word and enjoyed typing things for the paperclip to say. I think it would be fun to use on my own to leave fun little notes for people with images that have a personal touch. :)
Image Generator would be a great tool for the Library to use for program advertisments to make people do a double take at the image. During trainings they could be used to spice up powerpoints by giving some visual humor, information, etc.

Module #10 YouTube

YouTube is a great site to visit if you want to have a laugh, learn how to do something, or to catch up on the latest events. I searched for "funny library videos" and found one with cookie monster. This is the first one that I saw that was appropriate, which is why I chose to put it in my blog.  The library could use YouTube to promote its programs (positive PR) or for instructional videos (ex. using the self checkout machine... so the whole library doesn't have to constantly keep hearing "please scan your item" and "put the item in the tray to complete your scan".... and so forth...over and over).

Here is the video I chose! Enjoy cookie monster...num num num num: Cookie Monster in the Library

Module #18 Skype

I <3 Skype!

Skype is a fun way of communicating with friends and family because you can see and hear who you are talking to or you can also type to them (like IM-ing) while seeing them in the video.  I recently created an account to keep in touch with my brothers in college. I tried it out and just had so much fun and it was super easy using it, I just typed in my brother's screen name and then added him.... and just like that we were able to see each other and chat it up (he also got to see my Christmas tree).

In terms of other forms of communication, I still enjoy texting my friends and family, but when there is something I want to show people, skype is the way to go :)