Maps and Geotagging

That's an easy topic! I have used Google Earth for almost three years to see places all around the planet. It shows me my parents' house in Russia!
It was a powerful tool in the classroom when I assisted a teacher to make clay maps of the Washington state.

Search Engines

Did not realize there were so many. I prefer to go with Google just because I have used it for so many years. I begin to like their maps as well. Another feature that's attractive - they offer alternative spelling if I am not sure how to write a name.

Avatars and Second Life

Here is my avatar!

Zoho Show

I was able to create something rather abstract. The link to my creation is below. Not sure how else to publish it in my blog.
http://show.zoho.com/public/azykova/Summer%20Reading%20Fun

Pod casting

Listened to Learn Out Loud. It has many interesting subjects/titles. When I wanted to listen to one of the pod casts I got just a sample lesson. It looks like I would have to pay to listen to the entire book. I would like to understand better the difference between audio books and pod casts.
Pod casting could be used by libraries to promote programs and books. I find it easier though to receive information in textual format

Image Generators

Music Network and Streaming Music

It 's too bad there is no international network. Or may be there is?

Yesterday I attended a graduation party for my older daughter. Other parents presented a fantastic PowerPoint with great music background featuring our children from the time they entered the school through the 6th grade. I am sure that they downloaded the music from one of the networks. Not exactly sure how it was done. Still so much to learn!

Instant messaging

Finally I was able to do this exercise. It worked!
It seems easier to check my e-mail account every few hours or so but no doubt that instant messaging is faster.

Audio Books

Well, it took me very long time to download all the software required (30 minutes) and I was able to place a hold on the audio book I want to read. I don't feel I have completed the task but once I get the book it will be fun to read it on my home computer!

Wiki

I started my own Wiki (ZykovAcademy)and have received more then 10 letters from Wiki support staff within last week.

Del.Icio.Us

It sure has a great potencial!
As soon as I tagged the site I chose it helped me find many interesting web pages.