Wednesday, 27 April 2011

RSS feeds

This simple button on the toolbar opens a whole new world to the user. I have used feeds in the past to keep me informed about changes in education both in Australia and the world.

Saves time and energy and that is always a good thing.

Facebook

I finally took the plunge and set up a facebook page. Within minutes of it being set up I had a host of people who wanted to be my friend!!. This made me think about what security measures I had put in place for my page and realised it was open to all. Thanks for the tips on how to secure my page, as I have a fear about having my life exposed on the web.

Prior to setting up the page, I did not think I would find it valuable to have a page. Being of the old fashioned school, I still talk to people face to face or over the phone.

However, I have found a couple of good reasons to have a page. I can answer a simple request from my children without any major disruption to what I am doing. It was also great for finding pcitures of the grandchildren and also other extended family members. I don't think I will be addicted to it like the younger generation who just can't seem to live without it, but I can now see the value in some circumstances.