Tuesday, November 27, 2007

# 8 RSS # 9 Finding feeds # 10 Image generators

#8 Make life "really simple" with RSS and a newsreader".
After a slow start, I have revisited RSS feeds and had far more success.
RSS means Really Simple Syndication and saves users valuable time in directing newsfeeds and websites to one place and at one time.

I have set up bloglines account ( a free online newsreader) and subscribed to several staff blogs as well as library based ones, health topics and boingboing! So many great ideas created for this internet age!

# 9 Finding feeds
Once you become familiar with the different types of news feed icons, they suddenly catch your attention and another piece of the puzzle clicks into place.

I tried using Blogline's search tool and added a really good astronomy feed. I tried to use Feedster.com but its' site was being maintained. Technorati looked useful for finding popular blogs on a range of subjects.

# 10 Image generators
Image or text generators allow us to easily manipulate images and graphics to create fun images
Here is one image generator that I have had fun with:-




http://www.glassgiant.com/back_to_school/


2 comments:

Nice Guy said...

Over 1,000 image generators @ http://www.ImageGenerator.org .

Jacinta's journey said...

This is cute! Tashi is pleased to see that you have included her in your blog.