"Thing 6: Flickr Mashups & Third Party Sites"

Flickr users have found many innovative, expanded uses and applications (mashups) for photographs: trading cards, mosaic makers, jigsaw puzzles, mapmaker, posters etc.

"The Library of Congress Trading Card" is one of the most dramatic trading cards.

"Thing 5: Explore Flickr"

Flickr is a great way to manage and share online photos and short videos. You can "upload", "edit", "organize", "share", display by map location, make "cards, photobooks framed prints, etc and "keep in touch" with family, friends, special interest groups and organizations. You can create private viewing by invitation or public viewing of your photos and videos.

"Thing 4: Register you blog and track your progress to journey into Learning 2.0 together."

I have emailed my blog URL to register my blog. I have also been tracking individual "things" posts onto my "tracking log". I am glad we can copy and paste the long addresses to track each assignment's completion.

"Thing 3: "Set-up your own blog and add your first post"

I was surprised how easy it was to set-up your own blog. I probably should have done this first then completed "thing 1 & 2" (instead of waiting to set up the blog as "thing 3".)

It also has been interesting learning how to edit blog entries after they are posted. I have found that it is helpful to go to "new post" then find edit to change an entry.

I look forward to interacting with others on my blog and on their blogs.

"Thing 1" for 23 Things Program

I think it is easier to create your blog first then do the assignments. I am backtracking my assignment comments for "thing 1".

I appreciate the creation and sharing of this program with MCPL. This is all new to me. Also with limited budgets it is an especially useful way to learn. It also encourages you to learn from and encourage your colleagues.

"Thing 2": Lifelong Learning

"7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners"

1) "Begin with the end in mind.
2) Accept responsibility for your own learning.
3) View problems as challenges.
4) Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner.
5) Create your own learning toolbox.
6) Use technology to your advantage.
7) Teach/mentor others.
71/2) Play! (Put your learning contract in writing and sign it.)"

This is a great formula for success. I think play is the most important step. That is the best way to learn.