Podcasting

Much like I've done with Google Reader, over the last few weeks I have subscribed to a multitude of podcasts through iTunes.  Not only does this information junkie find them quite interesting; a secondary benefit is that they are proving to be the perfect distraction in switching my brain from work mode to home mode on the bus ride to and fro.
I do not ever imagine myself creating my own podcast.  I'm not one to think quickly or speak well on my feet.  I would definately require a script; and if I'm going to write it out, why not just blog?

The Nutrition Diva Podcast

YouTube

Pretty straight forward.  I continue to speed through to catch up.....

Prezi

Only a few weeks behind....

I had heard that quite a few people had trouble with Prezi or that they had found it very time consuming, which only encouraged me to put it off further.  Now that I've done it, it's not so bad. I only spent about 20 minutes creating a very brief presentation that included all the listed elements.   I definately see how it could add more life if you're looking to include a wow factor. 

On to YouTube!

Happy Friday!

Google Docs is pretty cool.  Seems to have enough functionality to to create whatever a group may need; very easy to see the applications for any project.  What immediately jumped to mind for me was my volunteer work; drafting funding applications with the directors (from 3 locations) of my son's daycare.

This program has inspired me to put the technology I already own to more use too.  This week I've started checking out a few podcasts.  Perfect for the bus ride to work and back.  So far I've found a few "Quick and Dirty" ones on nutrition and health that are pretty informative.  And I love the 10-20 minute format.

Google Reader

RSS feeds are definately a "thing" for me.  I love to be informed on a multitude of topics. As the mom of a very active two year old boy, I have very little time to surf, or for much of anything of my choosing really.  And sometimes you just don't want to sit on the compter at home when that's how you spend your days at work.  We recently got a PVR and I am loving not having to remember to record any of my shows and having the flexibility to be weeks behind in actually watching them! 

I'm really enjoying reading everyone's blogs and some of the names are fabulous.  Time to become a little more creative in my ramblings too.

Blogging

Setting up a blog is simple enough.  I don't have a lot of experience with blogs in general.  I've only recently started following a few. 

I am curious about group blogs and how family members might use them to stay in touch.

iGoogle

I signed up for 23 things because I currently use very few of them and I'm curious what may be out there. Ideally I will find something that funnels ideas to me that I will find relevant.

Setting up iGoogle was easy, though it seems most of the gadgets are just time wasters.  I have decided to make it my homepage for awhile in hopes that it's usefulness becomes more apparent.