ACRL Virtual Worlds & Interest Group program held in the 3D virtual world of Second Life on 18 Aug 2013. IMPORTANT: Open in Notes view to see the script of this presentation. Email estherg@ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Servicii extinse de masurare a comunicariiGeo Scripcariu
Oferta include si servicii de Corporate Anthropology / Ethnological Analysis pe care in prezent le livram aplicand metodologia si softul asociat "Netform" ale vestitei experte nord-americane Karen Stephenson.
Biserica Romanilor din Japonia / Romanian Church in JapanGeo Scripcariu
Prezentarea proiectului Bisericii Romanilor din Japonia pe care l-am initiat din anul 1999 sub auspiciile Comunitatii Romanilor din Japonia. / The presentation of the Romanians Church in Japan initiated in 1999
How to... decipher citations, distinguish between magazines & journals, distinguish between the Visible & Invisible web, and find useful scholarly articles
Servicii extinse de masurare a comunicariiGeo Scripcariu
Oferta include si servicii de Corporate Anthropology / Ethnological Analysis pe care in prezent le livram aplicand metodologia si softul asociat "Netform" ale vestitei experte nord-americane Karen Stephenson.
Biserica Romanilor din Japonia / Romanian Church in JapanGeo Scripcariu
Prezentarea proiectului Bisericii Romanilor din Japonia pe care l-am initiat din anul 1999 sub auspiciile Comunitatii Romanilor din Japonia. / The presentation of the Romanians Church in Japan initiated in 1999
How to... decipher citations, distinguish between magazines & journals, distinguish between the Visible & Invisible web, and find useful scholarly articles
Pinterest Basics for Librarians -- BibliographyEsther Grassian
Selected articles and other items in support of the ACRL Virtual Worlds & Interest Group (VWIG) program held in the 3D virtual world of Second Life on 18 Aug 2013. Email estherg@ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Guest session: Introduction to information literacy for UCLA MLIS students in IS245 course taught by Mary Maack. Download and view this slide show in NOTES view in order to see the entire content.
Keynote address for LOEX of the West 2012 Conference, Burbank, CA, June 7, 2012. Going beyond gentle advocacy in order to publicize, promote and showcase information literacy instruction and librarians.
Workshop for UCLA Teaching Assistants and others on how to incorporate information literacy (including critical thinking) into their curricula and assignments.
Presentation in Second Life on how to publish a book, for the Community Virtual Library's Book Fair. (Note: After downloading, select "Notes" view to see text of presentation.)
Introduction to information researching for community college students in this UCLA Academic Advancement Program (AAP): Summer Transfer Enrichment Program (STEP). These students are taking classes at UCLA during the summer and may transfer to UCLA in another year.
Introduction to information researching and critical thinking for an undergraduate UCLA English composition course focused on a UC (University of California) education.
Introduction to information researching for a UCLA Freshman course, "Frontiers in Human Aging." This seminar is titled: Protecting Older Adults: Violence, Crime, Safety, and Prevention.
Introduction to information researching and critical thinking for a UCLA Freshman GE Cluster course, "Frontiers in Human Aging." This seminar focuses on arts and humanities in relation to aging (ageing). (To see the text of this session, view the Notes pages after downloading this slide show.)
Second Life for Texas Library Association Conference 4 14 10Esther Grassian
Panel presentation for Texas Library Association Conference, held in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, April 16, 2010. Panel session title: "Second Life Implementation in Academic Libraries."
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Pinterest Basics for Librarians -- BibliographyEsther Grassian
Selected articles and other items in support of the ACRL Virtual Worlds & Interest Group (VWIG) program held in the 3D virtual world of Second Life on 18 Aug 2013. Email estherg@ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Guest session: Introduction to information literacy for UCLA MLIS students in IS245 course taught by Mary Maack. Download and view this slide show in NOTES view in order to see the entire content.
Keynote address for LOEX of the West 2012 Conference, Burbank, CA, June 7, 2012. Going beyond gentle advocacy in order to publicize, promote and showcase information literacy instruction and librarians.
Workshop for UCLA Teaching Assistants and others on how to incorporate information literacy (including critical thinking) into their curricula and assignments.
Presentation in Second Life on how to publish a book, for the Community Virtual Library's Book Fair. (Note: After downloading, select "Notes" view to see text of presentation.)
Introduction to information researching for community college students in this UCLA Academic Advancement Program (AAP): Summer Transfer Enrichment Program (STEP). These students are taking classes at UCLA during the summer and may transfer to UCLA in another year.
Introduction to information researching and critical thinking for an undergraduate UCLA English composition course focused on a UC (University of California) education.
Introduction to information researching for a UCLA Freshman course, "Frontiers in Human Aging." This seminar is titled: Protecting Older Adults: Violence, Crime, Safety, and Prevention.
Introduction to information researching and critical thinking for a UCLA Freshman GE Cluster course, "Frontiers in Human Aging." This seminar focuses on arts and humanities in relation to aging (ageing). (To see the text of this session, view the Notes pages after downloading this slide show.)
Second Life for Texas Library Association Conference 4 14 10Esther Grassian
Panel presentation for Texas Library Association Conference, held in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, April 16, 2010. Panel session title: "Second Life Implementation in Academic Libraries."
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
Normal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of LabourWasim Ak
Normal labor is also termed spontaneous labor, defined as the natural physiological process through which the fetus, placenta, and membranes are expelled from the uterus through the birth canal at term (37 to 42 weeks
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Safalta Digital marketing institute in Noida, provide complete applications that encompass a huge range of virtual advertising and marketing additives, which includes search engine optimization, virtual communication advertising, pay-per-click on marketing, content material advertising, internet analytics, and greater. These university courses are designed for students who possess a comprehensive understanding of virtual marketing strategies and attributes.Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida is a first choice for young individuals or students who are looking to start their careers in the field of digital advertising. The institute gives specialized courses designed and certification.
for beginners, providing thorough training in areas such as SEO, digital communication marketing, and PPC training in Noida. After finishing the program, students receive the certifications recognised by top different universitie, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in digital marketing.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
15. Pros (& Cons): Flickr v. Pinterest
• Pinterest
– Discreet collections in boxes
– Attractive layout
– Can email images, BUT...
• Flickr
– Can attach CC licenses
– Can limit to CC licenses
17. Teach Questioning!
• Who created it?
• Why?
• Accuracy?
• Recency?
• Triangulate data through comparison
• ACRL Visual Literacy Competency Standards
for HE (2011) http://goo.gl/CCvp21
18. Review
• What is Pinterest?
• Why use it?
• How does it work?
• Uses & Value, including CRITICAL THINKING!
19. Issues, Questions & Ideas?
“Question mark” by Ciccio Pizzettaro, January 23, 2010
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cicciopizzettaro/4297936934/
CC:A-NS-SA
Editor's Notes
Thank you for the introduction...First, I just wanted to say that there’s a notecard up here with a bibliographyJust click on the notecard giver to get a copyOK, I’m going to start with a few questions...HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE USED FLICKR? HOW MANY HAVE UPLOADED IMAGES TO FLICKR? HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE USED PINTEREST? OF THOSE WHO'VE USED IT, HOW MANY HAVE A PINTEREST ACCOUNT AND BOARDS OF THEIR OWN?
Both Flickr and Pinterest allow you to upload imagesTHOSE OF YOU WHO’VE USED BOTH, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM?Pinterest also allows you to copy images from online sitesI’ve used Flickr images in many slide shows & I've uploaded images to both, Pinterest more recently than Flickr.But, I'm not an expert in Flickr or in Pinterest use, So, I hope that those of you have used Pinterest will chime in to correct me if I goof and say something that's wrong, and I hope you'll add to whatever I say, if there's something I haven't covered that would be of interest. When I'm done, we can have a discussion about how you think Pinterest might be used by librarians
So, what are we going to talk about?What is PinterestWhy would you want to use itHow it worksHow you can use it & its value for individuals & for academic librariesYour questions
What is it?According to their own site: "Pinterest is a tool for collecting and organizing the things that inspire you. We are located in sunny San Francisco, California.”Basically, it’s a free site where you can set up Boards or collections of images on specific topics, similar to FlickrJust a few Pinterest terms here: Pin = imagePinner = person who put up that imageBoard = collection of images
As with any information or tool, there are a variety of possible purposes to using Pinterest to post images, INCLUDING...Personal interest—e.g., places to visit, design ideas, crafts, family, friends and pets
Businesses promote products & provide design ideas on Pinterest with links back to the site where you can buy the products
Institutions & organizations use Pinterest too, to document & promote places, events & people related to their institution or organization
Some people use Pinterest for educational or informational purposesYou can learn a lot from some of them & the images are engaging—they really capture your attention...Here’s a photo & recipe for DINOSAUR EGGS for kidsNext to it is an image of iPad apps for teachersAnd finally, there’s a photo of “Stagecoach Mary” The description says she was “one of the toughest characters in the Northern Rockies of Montana” in the late 1800s when she drove a U.S. mail routeThese are all from different Boards
How does it work?You can use Pinterest in different ways. You can sign up for an account, create Boards of your own, and then upload images to your Boards, or "pin" (copy) images from websites, or repin other people’s pins
Other Pinterest account holders can Follow one or more of your Boards You can also Follow other people's or company's or organization's Boards. And you can get notifications when someone Follows your Boards, or re-pins one of your pinsThey can also “like” your pins & they can "re-pin" your pins onto their own BoardsWhen someone repins your pin, it comes with any links or other descriptive information you provided when you 1st pinned that image. CAVEAT: When you set up a new account, Pinterest requires you to follow 5 Boards...
You can search Pinterest to find Boards in a number of waysYou can search all of Pinterest using...-Preset categories like Technology or Education-I searched for—INFORMATION LITERACY-Then I could select a tab for Pins, Boards or PinnersIn Pins, here’s an image from a SlideShare slide show I did in 2008 & an infographic from Project Information Literacy Once you’ve searched, you could consider repinning to your own Board or following a Board or all of someone's Boards.You can also search your own pins or other pinners or Boards
Ok, now, let me show you some of the Boards I've set up and then I'll tell you how to pin an image from a website, and how to upload an image file. Just recently I set up an ACRL VWIG Board: http://pinterest.com/search/boards/?q=VWIGIn the cover image at the top left,you see Val with a visitor at the ALA Annual Conf in Chicago in June, displayed for those attending the VWIG meeting inworldI also have Boards of my own: http://pinterest.com/esthergrassian/Here at the bottom & the top right, you can see my personal VW Board and my IL BoardMany of the Pins in my own Boards are uploaded from my own files of images, but you can also Pin from a websiteLet’s talk about how to do that next, & then how to upload from your own files
Now I’ve done some image captures to show you how to pin an image from a website because we can’t do this live in SL for everyone’s viewers... 1st, you can add a Pinterest "bookmarklet" to your web browser that will allow you to click on it to save images as pins, when you come across them on websites—here are urls for videos that tell you how to do this for 4 browsers. Chrome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRwy0mOAJ7U (0:55 sec) Safari: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2tImC_2Gnw (0:51 sec) Internet Explorer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl-zKQ5na1A (0:34 sec) Firefox: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXOQ9LO627U (0:49 sec)Then when you’re on a website with an image you like, you click on the bookmarkletImages from that site will pop up, unless they’re protected& when you mouse over one, the Pin It button will appear as you see here on the bottom rightClick on it &...
You get a dialog box where you can enter a description, and where a url will appear linking back to the page where you got the imageThen you select 1 of your Boards to pin it to & click on PinIt at the bottom right
To pin an image of your own, you upload it from your computerWhen you’re logged into Pinterest, click on the plus sign on the right of the window, next to your photoA dialog box pops up labeled “Add a pin from your computer”Select the file to upload, pick which of your Boards to pin it to & enter a descriptionThen click on Pin It at the bottom right
Now, at the beginning I asked how many people have used Flickr and uploaded images to Flickr. I asked because you may have been wondering about the differences between the two & I mentioned that you can upload images using FlickrWhat do I like about each of them? In Pinterest I like the fact that you can have discreet collections of images and I like the layout on your page, as each collection is in a box that you've labeled as you choose. You can also email images from Pinterest, but that raises intellectual property issues... So, one of the things I really like about Flickr, is the ability to attach different kinds of Creative Commons licenses to each image you upload & to search for CC-licensed imagesI haven't seen a way to do this in Pinterest yet for images that I upload, though maybe I missed it & I haven’t seen a way to limit searches to CC-licensed content yet eitherBut, Pinterestis also releasing various new features, and hopefully this will be one of them at some point.
My final point is this... I like Pinterest a lotI’ve gotten great ideas from it, and I’ve really admired many beautiful images BUT,you still have to think critically about all sources of information regardless of the formatThere's a 3-min. YouTube video that illustrates this point pretty well, called “Gummy Bear Popsicles” Just watch the first minute... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZAa3v5g4MQ WAIT 1 MIN...If you couldn’t watch the video, it was about a great looking photo that came with a recipe for gummy bear popsiclesUnfortunately, the photo was really of gummy bear soap bars, not popsicles... And, apparently, you can buy Pinterest followers just like you can buy Twitter followers and Facebook likes, according to this 1:51 promo movie on freefans.co.ukThey have over 35,000 registered users...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyhxI_GZEBU
So, 1 of our most important roles as librarians is to help people learn to think critically about information & the tools they use to retrieve it by posing questions like these: Who created the tool or information? Why? How accurate is it? How up to date is it? How does it compare to other kinds of information on the same topic?Then we need to urge people to triangulate data by comparing it to other data on the same topicIn 2011, ACRL approved Visual Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education, if you want more detail about this: http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/visualliteracy
Ok, so we talked about...What Pinterest isWhy people use itHow it worksIt’s uses and value, including the need for critical thinking...Now...
Some issues to consider regarding Pinterest & similar sites, with a couple of articles about those issues in the bibliography in the notecard...1. Intellectual property & copyright—who owns images & their rights?2. Who uses which social media & why—at least 1 recent study by Tekobbe has indicated that women overwhelmingly use Pinterest & has posed some possible reasons for this, including the issue of “legacy knowledge” of technology inherent in the design of many technologies What are your questions... & your ideas about how you could use Pinterest to further the mission and goals of libraries of all kindsYou’ll also find some ideas for library uses of Pinterest in Cynthia Dudenhoffer’s 2012 C&RL News article, Pin It!