Lesson 11:  Personal Learning Networks

What does your PLN look like? You may already have a PLN, just didn’t realize your handful of favorite websites had a name. Share on your blog some of your online resources and what you have gained from them.

Since I coordinate the events, programs, and activities for the Igo Seniors Group, the Elderberries, I am constantly searching for new ideas or experiences from others who work with the ever-growing senior population.  The PBS website, NextAvenue, is the public broadcasting website for people 50+.  I regularly receive their newsletter, and always find it chucked full of interesting topics and ideas.  I also subscribe to a blog called ElderChicks, which keeps me in touch with older women around the world.  I even found a German woman from Kiel who was looking for an American PenPal, so I correspond with her in both German and English.   Since our very successful Senior Speed Connect@Igo event for Older Americans month in May, I was invited by the ALA Programming Librarian website to write up the event for that website.  

Lesson 10:

Now that you’ve explored the COSA website, the City and Library mobile apps, and our SAPLGovernment LibGuide, go to your blog and write a paragraph about one local and one state or federal government website you explored. How do you think mobile technology will change people’s relationship to government access and services? Will having government services and elected officials “on the go” make us more (or less) democratic as a society?

I explored the San Antonio website, and specifically, CPS.  I hear a lot of neighbors complaining about the exorbitant electric bills.  I see on the CPS website various ways to save energy and opportunities to pay bills in delayed fashion.  However, I have also heard that at various times, when they don't have enough meter readers, they simply let the computer compute your bill, not based on your actual usage, thus resulting in much higher bills.  I see no information about that and feel that is deceptive and should be explained to all CPS users, especially since we  have no choice in providers.  

The IRS website is very useful for federal tax information, having all forms with instructions on the site. Since the library now only receives the basic print IRS forms, the IRS website must be used to get the information on other forms.

With the advent of mobile technology, I would expect citizens would want faster and better service.
Having government services and elected officials "on the go" should make us a more democratic society, as it will make us better aware of what government is doing and make elected officials more accountable to the people.

Lesson 9:  Coding - Artist - Square

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moveForward(100);
turnRight(90);
moveForward(100);
turnRight(90);
moveForward(100);
turnRight(90);
moveForward(100);
*/

Lesson 9 Part 1 OneClickdigital

• On your device, go to OneClickdigital. Tap on the Browse menu.  Then tap on the eAudio, “Most Popular” link. In your blog, list three eAudio Titles which are in theFEATURED section.
• 1.  Elie Wiesel.  Night   2.  Diana Gabaldon  Outlander    3.  Pimsleur German 1A:  The Complete Course
• List the eBook Mobile Apps available for OneClick.
• Amazon appstore for Android,  Adroid app on Google Play,  Get it Free on iTune
• List the eAudio Mobile Apps available for OneClick.
•    Combined app,  media manager
• What should Kindle Fire App users do, if they are having problems with the app?Kindle Fire App users – if you are having problems signing into your existing Kindle Fire app, please uninstall the app from your Kindle Device, and install the updated Kindle Fire App currently available in the Amazon Store.

Lesson 9 Part 2- OverDrive Magazines

• Please visit SAPL’s OverDrive Magazines LibGuide and look at the “Initial OverDrive Collection” list of periodicals.  From the magazine collection list, select three magazine titles that interest you.
•   AARP Bulletin,  AARP the Magazin,  Yoga Journal
• From the LibGuide: what are the things you need in order to get started using the OverDrive Magazine collection?
• A SAPL Library Card (in good standing)
• Access to OverDrive either by:
  • OverDrive Web Site
  • OverDrive App
• A Nook OR The Nook App
  • NOOK HD
  • NOOK HD+
  • NOOK Tablet
  • NOOK Color
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
  • Nook App for iOS
  • Nook App for Android
  • Nook App for Windows 8
• A Barnes & Noble Nook account (free)