Quest 4 - RSS

I found this quest to be the most difficult. I found it easier to keep my bloglines page minimized and open another window with the tech trek instructions to guide me along. I have learned alot with this quest. I am not only learning how to blog and create a bloglines page with feeds, I think that I will continue to use these web pages even after this exercise is over. It is nice to have all of the news, comics, and specific interests of mine on one page. The url to my bloglines page is www.bloglines.com/public/gibbsvickie.

Instant Messaging

Quest 3 was great. I instant messaged Main's reference department. I wasn't sure if I was logging in correctly so I asked in my message if I was instant messaging the Main Library. I waited a few seconds and received a reply that yes I was connected to ccplhelp. I chatted with Pat Eager and he was very helpful. I asked if I could have my interlibrary loan renewed that is due on the 18th. He asked me to hold on and within seconds told me that they could do that.

7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

The habit that I found to be easiest is habit 2. That is to accept responsibility for your own learning. I always thought that no one else was responsible for how much I know or plan to learn. It is up to each individual to be motivated enough to seek out new knowledge and to share what they have already learned with others.

The hardest habit for me is habit 1. That is to begin with the end in mind. I like to enjoy the journey and hopefully when a goal is reached, another one is set. I don't like to think of learning as having an end.

First official blog post

Hello fellow lifelong learners! This is my very first blog and I am excited to be a part of this trek. I hope to learn lots of new and exciting things. I was nervous about blogging at first but so far my computer has not exploded. I will post all of the new information that I learn and hopefully be able to teach others.