what the tech is that?
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A whirlwind tour of new technologies presented on September 29 at the 2011 Wyoming Library Association conference in Cheyenne.TRANSCRIPT
What the Tech is That?A new technologies showcase
Sept. 29, 2011Wyoming Library Association Conference
A project of the WLA New Technology Interest Group http://wlanewtechinterestgroup.pbworks.com
Audacity
http://audacity.sourceforge.net
RecordingRecord live audio through a microphone, or digitize recordings from cassette tapes or records with an audio cable.
Import and ExportImport, edit and combine sound files.
Export your recordings in multiple file formats.
CombineImport multiple sound files to combine them into one recording.
EditingCut, Copy, Paste and Delete portions of your sound file.
Change pitch, remove static and other background noises.Adjust volumes or use other built in effects such as reverse, fade, and repeat.
Scrible
http://www.scrible.com/
Annotate web pagesHighlight, color, bold, underline, etc. to emphasize information on web pages.
Add notes; and create legends to organize and categorize your thoughts.
Export/ShareExport content from the web with notes.
Email annotated web pages.
Save and OrganizeSave your research and annotation to an online account.
Tag your webpages.
SearchSearch or filter your web pages by keywords and tags.
Creately
http://creately.com/
Create, Save, CollaborateCreate diagrams.
Save online.Multiple editors can work on a project.
Fill in pre-created diagrams
CreateMake your own Diagram from scratch
Communicate complex ideas visually
Storify
http://storify.com/
Gather InformationTwitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Storify, Google, RSS, URLs
Publish
Share/Post
Historypin
http://www.historypin.com/
ExploreExplore glimpses into the past via Google maps.
Share local history.
SharePin your own images, videos, and audio clips.
Pin Upload your images.
Add a description and story.Pin to Google maps.
Digress.it
http://digress.it/
How do I begin using it?
• Download the plug-in and install it on your WordPress site
OR• Register on digress.it and they will host your
document for free
Digress.it in Action
How Are Libraries Using It?
• New York Public Library’s “Candide 2.0”– “An experiment in public reading and communal
annotation”
• Library Blog• Ask for public comment on draft
regulations/policies/etc.
Stampt
http://stampt.com/
What is It?
-Free!- Recently launched
-Supposedly successful in big cities
Foursquare
https://foursquare.com/
What is foursquare?• A location-based social
networking site intended to be used with mobile devices*
• Users check-in to various venues
• Get points each time they check-in to a place
• Can earn badges or “mayor” status
• Users can leave “tips” about the venue
*From wikipedia.org/wiki/Foursquare_(website)
How Can My Institution Use It?Getting started
How Can My Institution Use It?
• Edit and update contact/location information
• View analytics• Offer specials
Examples of Libraries Using It
• Canton Public Library offers a weekly prize to their mayor
• Cal State Fullerton added a bunch of To Do items and Tips for students (get an ID Card, check out a study room, etc.)
• Stanford Special Collections offered a one-on-one with an archivist to view a cool document
Evernote
http://www.evernote.com/
What is It?
• Software designed for notetaking and saving different types of e-records and media
• A “note” can be text, webpages, photos, audio recording, video, and handwritten note
• Used for storing and accessing different types of files in one place
Type your note
Tag your note
Sync your note to access it online
Access on the Web
Continue with your note or add a new note
When you next open the software, sync it with the latest changes you made online
Why Use It?
• “Where good ideas go to thrive”• If you’re always on the move • If you’re trying to think outside the box and
develop creative solutions, programs, research
• Also useful for accessing files from different computers
• Next generation and students seem to love it
flixtime
http://flixtime.com/
Flixtime
• Photo and video slideshow maker
• Similar to photo presentation and DVD maker software like idvd or Photostory 3
• Sign up and start making a video!
Instapaperhttp://www.instapaper.com/
Create accountDrag “save later” to bookmark on web browser
Browse:Editor’s Picks, Greatest Hits, online news and blogs
Extras
Google+https://plus.google.com
Circles
Photos
Fur.lyhttp://fur.ly
Step 1: Paste multiple URLs into fur.lyUp to 50!!
Step 2: Copy “short” URL
Step 3: Share it!
Fur.ly URL
Weebly
http://www.weebly.com
• Drag and Drop Website Builder
• Hundreds of Themes
• Secure Hosting
• Traffic Analytics
• eCommerce Ready
Type with Me
http://typewith.me/
Step 1:Click to create a new document
Step 2:Invite others to collaborate
Step 3: Import or export as html, WORD, .pdf or .txt file
Features Include:Time Slider showing sequence of revisions
http://instagr.am/
Vocaroo
http://vocaroo.com/
Step 1:Create an account and sign in
Step 2:Using a microphone, click to record
Step 3:Allow FLASH
Step 4:Click STOP when finished
Step 5:Listen
Step 6:•Send to friend via email•Post link on website•Download as .wav or .ogg
Tumblr
https://www.tumblr.com/
• Mobile Posting
• Deep Social Media Integration
• Phone in Posts
• Simple
• Popular
• FREE!!!
Masher
http://masher.com
Create an account
Open Studio
• Create text• Add “skins”• Add effects• Add video• Add images• Add music
SaveEmbed
Link Share
Layar Vision
http://www.layar.com/
Biblion to Futurama
http://exhibitions.nypl.org/biblion/worldsfair/taxonomy/
term/3
NOT THIS FUTURAMA
Corkboard.mehttp://corkboard.me
linoithttp://en.linoit.com/
Batchgeo
http://www.batchgeo.com/
Many Eyes
http://www-958.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/manyeyes
Tagxedo
http://www.tagxedo.com/
Big Marker
http://www.bigmarker.com/
Google Apps for Business
http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/
Simplebooklet
http://simplebooklet.com
Downloadr
http://janten.com/downloadr/
How many clicks does it take to download your Flickr pics?
The Newspaper Clipping Generator
http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp
Easy Note Cards
http://www.easynotecards.com
Scribblar
http://www.scribblar.com/
Urbanspoon
http://www.urbanspoon.com/c/110/Cheyenne-restaurants.html
OCLS Shake It
http://www.appbrain.com/app/ocls-shake-it/com.OCLS.android
Square
https://squareup.com/
WIX
http://www.wix.com/
GIMP(the GNU Image Manipulation Program)
http://www.gimp.org/
TweetDeck
TweetDeck is your personal real-time browser, connecting you with your contacts across Twitter, Facebook, MySpace,
LinkedIn, Foursquare, Google Buzz and more.
http://www.tweetdeck.com/
Twitter View
HootSuitehttp://hootsuite.com/
Diversify
Manage Accounts.
More at…wlanewtechinterestgroup.pbworks.com
“What the Tech?” planners and presenters:• Rebecca Steffen, Campbell County Public Library• Cindy Moore, Rock Springs Library• Laura Uglean Jackson, UW American Heritage Center• Lori Clark-Erickson, Jackson Hole High School• Jesse Sevier, Wyoming State Library•Brian Greene, Wyoming State Library•Jamie Markus, Wyoming State Library•Susan Mark, Wyoming State Library•Sara Francis, Wyoming State Library