Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Thing 16 of 26 Moble Things

I didnt try any of the suggested audio apps because I have one I Love!... Super Note!  I started with the free version then upgraded to the $3 version.  Record, take notes (at the same time), memos and photos.  I listen to lectures on my computer and record with Super Note on my IPad then send it email to myself or friends.  If you check out the App Store you can read many high recommendations.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Thing 15 of 23 Mobile Things

I downloaded VIS last weekend and enjoyed playing with it.  Cool Vision Board!  I am in the process of doing some house repairs and painting so I made up aboard of dining room ideas.  I couldn't do "Everything" with the free version, but will see how much I will actually utilize it.  I may spend the .99 for the "Full" version.  I like it!

Friday, March 7, 2014

Thing 14 of 23 Mobile Things

Video App?!?  Seriously?!?  In January I used my IPad camera and made a video of my grandson and easily posted it to Face Book.  Simple, clear, done... No need to download another app.  The IPad. Is quite capable of doing the job to my satisfaction and if I want to post a video for the library, I am sure I would do it the same way. Easy.

Thing 13 of 23 Mobile Things

Educreations... Working with a "White Board" for presentations.  Actually, I have had this app for about a year and only created one page.  I've not used it personally or for the library... I simply do not do presentations.  I am more active/interactive with story time presentations for children... Lots of expression and interaction.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Thing 12 of 23 Mobile Things

Books, Books, and Books... I Storybooks... Looked pretty good... Nice pictures, 12 free books that flip out after 2 weeks and receive 12 new books... Fantastic especially for young families that "need" a few new books before they can get to the library or grandmas that want a new book for visiting grandchildren... BUT... The sound didn't work. :(   Next:  audiobooks app... Several classics and the audio works!.. Although... The British accents make it a little of a challenge to understand.
I deleted the children's I storybook App.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Thing 11 of 23 Mobile Things

Libraries and Reference... Zinio and Overdrive... First:  Zinio!  I LOVE ZINIO!  I love magazines for ideas on home decor, gardening, crafts, arts, recipes, health and travel.  With such a range of interests, it is challenging to keep up with all of the "physical" materials.  Magazines on my IPad  is great... No lost or damaged issues taking up space around my chair or bed... I now have many issues organized within my mobile device available any time and place... No Clutter! I am always suggesting it to patrons at the library.
  Next, Overdrive!  Also Wonderful although I do not utilize very often.  I have downloaded several books from time to time and one audio book when I drove to Texas.  I soon discovered I needed a speaker for my IPad while driving in order to hear over road noise.  I am also partial to the physical feel of books.  I recently posted signs at the library of a couple of new YA and J E-books.  That is something I feel I need to make more effort with for our area kids as well as myself.
  I appreciate having both available for my use as well as my community... "It's a Good Thing."

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Thing 10 of 23 Mobile Things

Instagram... Hmmm... I feel a little lost with this one because I hesitate to add to my contacts and Facebook.  I am an outgoing person but, I don't like so much of myself being "out there".