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November 28th, 2009 by John Shannon · No Comments
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Geo Tagging Digital Photography for Learning, Research, and Just Plain Fun!
October 27th, 2009 by Jessica Hedgecock · No Comments
Geo Tagging involves placing location information on photos. The ability to geotag photos has become increasingly easier, using free or inexpensive tools. This session will introduce geo tagging photographs for teaching, learning, research, and fun. Demonstration of devices that can be carried in your pocket, GiSTEQ Phototrackr and Trails, and their integration with Google Maps, Google Earth and Flickr will be provided. Examples of using the technology in a research application and for display of walking routes and points of interest will be included.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
6:30 - 7:00 PM - Refreshments and Networking
7:00 - 8:30 PM - Presentation and Q & A
WHERE: The State Library of Ohio, Board Room, 274 E. First Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201,
PH: 614-644-7061
RSVP for this free program with Patricia Furney Here
This is a great way to stay aware of current technologies, and benefit from other perspectives in our field. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday October 27th!
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A Hands-On Introduction to Second Life and Select Educational Regions
October 2nd, 2009 by Jessica Hedgecock · No Comments
“A Hands-On Introduction to Second Life and Select Educational Regions”
If you would like to escape reality and discover Second Life, this hands-on workshop will guide you from setting up an account and creating your own personal avatar, to exploring a variety of educational and exciting regions. Learn how to master movements and animations, buy or rent land, alter your avatar’s appearance to match your mood, purchase Linden currency online or in-world, manage inventory, use the various screens and search features, and teleport friends. This workshop will include free time to explore and be creative in-world.
Audience: This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about Second Life with its educational and library themed regions.
INSTRUCTOR JESSICA HEDGECOCK is a database analyst at OCLC and co-webmaster for the CO-ASIS&T web site. She is an experienced social player of Second Life and has previously presented an overview on the subject.
DATE/TIME: Friday, October 2, 2009 Morning 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, OR Afternoon 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: OHIONET, 1500 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221. PH: 614-486-2966
COST: $ 40.00 for CO-ASIS&T Members and OHIONET members, $ 50.00 for Non-Members
$25.00 for Students and Retirees
Beverages and snacks will be provided. Seating is limited to 14 per session for this hands-on workshop.
RSVP to at http://www.asis.org/chapters/
https://www.asis.org/Chapters/
You may also pay in advance by check, or at the door with cash or check. If you are paying by check in advance, please make payable to “CO-ASIS&T” and mail to: Morag Boyd, CO-ASIS&T, P.O. Box 82046, Columbus, OH 43202.
* Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, September 30, 2009. All reservations must be paid for unless canceled by this date.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, October 2nd, 2009!
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