Innovation at it's Best

I want to share a link with you all. It's a page from our BCCLS Wiki that Kelli Morris has created...

http://bcclssupport.wetpaint.com/page/How+To+Documents

Be aware that you do need to have membership to see this wiki, so if you've not already emailed me to join up, please do so.

Kelli has done an awesome job at using some innovation (and networking with her colleagues) to share some of the things she's learned while doing 23 Things. She's found a simple, effective way to get her info in a place that any of us can go to, share and use. That's what it's all about!

If you have anything you can share, either add on to the page above, or if it doesn't fit, create your own area in the wiki. Don't worry if you're not sure where to put it or it's not perfect, we can always move it later, and it will grow as it is used. Just have a go.

Happy collaborating!
Kath

Mind Your Manners - Blogging Etiquette

I've had some emails and even questions on people's blogs about what kind of etiquette is expected in the "blogosphere". So I thought I'd share a few of the things I've learnt in my time as a blogger (about two years).

• Always credit anything you use that is not yours. If you use Flickr and YouTube embeds, they will automatically link back to the original owner. But if you use information from another website, provide it's name and a link back to it. Or if you quote an article, link back to an online copy of that article.
• If you want to offer critique of something, use a polite, constructive tone. Remember, people are very attached to their work (be it blogs, photos, videos, whatever) and it's ok to share constructive criticism, but openly bagging something is not cool. How would you feel if you were on the receiving end of that yourself?
• Give your blog a title, and tags (labels).
• If you read someone's blog, comment on it from time to time - all bloggers love to hear from their audience.
• Keep your blog clear, the paragraphs reasonably short and check your spelling!
• Don't assume your audience understands something as clearly as you do. Explain!
• Keep it upbeat. A raging rant just gets your readers cranky... and they're likely not to come back.
• Use pictures and videos to break up the text.
• Try to use a template or layout that is easy to read. Some of the grooviest looking sites give the reader a headache after two paragraphs.
• Variety is the spice of life. Don't post the same subject or same format every time you post. It makes your blog easier to read if there is some variety.
• And remember: Do unto others as you would have done unto you. If you wouldn't like something said about you, or your work not referenced, or criticism aimed at you, think twice about doing it to others.

Happy Blogging!

How to Embed Video in Your Blog

Kudos to Youtubes from Youall for finding this video on YouTube showing how to embed a video in your blog.



Lovely and simple, no need for me to reinvent the wheel!