Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays!

Learning 2.0 mashup editors #20

Ok, so with this lesson I was to explore mashup editors and try to create a mashup. I visited Google's mashup editor but it is still in beta testing phase and not everyone can use it. Bummer, usually Google's stuff if pretty easy. So, then I visited Yahoo Pipes to try to create mashup. My brain is just too mushy this time of year to comprehend exactly how to create a mashup. The concept is cool and I really want to do this but... I gave it a good try but I just could not make it happen. I promise that I will try to do it later.

Learning 2.0 Mashups #20

I am learning about Mashups today. The term itself is a little weird but mashups are basically when you take two things on the web and mash them together. So, take Google maps and mash it up with a list of wealthy people and you have a map of where rich people live. Got it? Pretty neat idea. I went to a mashups directory and found some pretty interesting mashups. My favorite was a map of secret fishing holes. Now I do wonder if they are really secret when you map them on the web for all the world to see. Oh well. Not all mashups use maps. Another one I like lets you view items on clearance at Target. YIPPEE! Next I will be trying to make my own mashup. Wish me luck. To all of you out there who really just want to read about the craziness of my life and my kids, I promise, this Learning 2.0 stuff is almost over. One more post after this one. I promise.

Learning 2.0 Podcasts # 19

We are learning about podcasts in this lesson and at first I did not think I would find anything interesting. Searching in iTunes (I am in love with iTunes and have not purchased a music CD in about 2 years. Why would I when I can buy just the one or two songs I like from the CD for .99 a song.) I found a podcast called Grammar Girl. It is a weekly podcasts where listeners can write in with grammar questions and Grammar Girl answers your questions. I think it is pretty interesting. Another related podcast I like is called Money Girl. This podcast gives you tips on managing money, budgeting and investing. If you visit the main web page of Quick and Dirty Tips you will find other really neat podcasts that may interest you. Check them out. You can subscribe to them in iTunes or you can add them to your RSS feed reader. If you don't want to listen to them, you can read the transcripts of the podcasts on their web page. Enjoy.