Thing 3

Last month I was at Ranch LaPuerta, sort of like a fitness camp for adults,only it was more than just fitness. It's in Mexico. I learned that sitting is the new smoking. So, I was happy to see StandApp and I'm trying it out. I made my alarm intervals for 60 minutes, and it hasn't been that long since I downloaded it, so I have't really tried it. I think this would be very handy with a smart phone, but alas, I don't have a smart phone yet. I own a stupid phone. I have the app on my iPad, and I don't usually take my iPad to work. I guess this app may give me an incentive to purchase an iPhone. I'm not sure I'll take my iPad to work each day...but maybe I will if I really like the app.

I also downloaded Google Chrome as it was recommended to have more than one browser. I placed it in my dock next to Safari.

Thing 2

I watched the iCopilot video and learned about the control panel accessed from the bottom of my screen. Ispent way too much time listening to all the alarm sounds. I think I set my iPad for one called Stencha.

The most useful thing I learned was how to multitask seeing all the apps I had open. I didn't realize, or forgot, that they remain open. I learned I can just swipe up on the screen to close them.

I looked at some more "helps" offered on Thing 2, but these were the most helpful.

Thing 1

Creating a Blogger account was not possible with my St. Kate's google account. We are denied access to Blogger, so I used my University of Minnesota Google account. I'm not sure why St Kate's doesn't allow access to Blogger.

Participating in "23 Mobile Things" is required in LIS7250 Curriculum and School Libraries, one of the courses I'm teaching this semester at St. Kate's. I was a high school librarian when "23 Things on a Stick" was offered, and I thought it would be a great opportunity for my professional development. I began eagerly and completed Thing 1, and maybe Thing 2, and then just became too busy with my work to continue. I want to give my students time for this, because like me, if it's not required, they will find other work crowds out this opportunity. By requiring it of my students, I know that I will complete it, too. I'm looking forward to learning a lot!

I will be using my iPad as my mobile device. I'm excited to learn educational apps and also apps for personal use. I've barely scratched the surface of my iPad's capacity because I've not made time to explore it. I will make time now.