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Thing 19

Overall, I enjoyed participating in this challenge and I loved exploring the things other GPLD employees wrote about on their 19 Mobile Things journey. My favorite app discovery is Wunderlist. It’s useful! I can create to-do lists on the spot, make a note of missing grocery/household items upon discovery and send “honey-do” lists to my very kind husband. I also really like Instagram for all of the inspiring home décor and craft images shared.

Beyond increasing awareness of a variety of apps and their functionality, this activity was team building. We shared our 19 Mobile Things experiences in the moment, online and after the fact. I appreciate the enthusiasm and encouragement of my colleagues. Christine D. gave me much needed encouragement when I got stuck on one particular thing. I had built up the activity in my mind and as time passed and other projects began, I felt overwhelmed. So thank you, Christine.

A riff on 19 Mobile Things would be interesting. I don’t think I would want to focus on apps again, but would enjoy new challenges. There are so many things we can challenge ourselves to do with technology! Jennie F.’s Teen Tech Week challengers are so much fun. Maybe we could mix different types of challenges together. We could have some maker challenges, some web challenges, more app challenges. I will definitely participate if this type of program is offered again.

#19mobilethings #thing19 #anddone!

Thing 18! The time has gone by so quickly. I selected Apps Gone Free and am appreciating the information they share with the recommended apps. Users will find out what the app is, who it is for, and why it was selected. Based on their recommendations, I would like to try an app called Mystery Math Museum with my oldest son. It sounds like it could be a fun tool for increasing math skills.

#stafftraining #19mobilethings #thing18 #heckyeah

Thing 17: I am downloading the Craftsy app. Through Craftsy, users can watch classes on a variety of crafts from sewing to woodworking. It seems like the classes are all $30 or more and users can also shop for materials. I'm not sure if I will keep this app.

I try not to play games too often; it's an indulgence. Temple Run is very fun. I've played several versions (including the Brave spinoff). I have tried Candy Crush and deleted after a day or so. I was told there were no more moves that could be made and my game was cut short. I did see a move, so they lied.

I am enjoying Flow Free. It is an addictive, puzzling game.

I am also sampling Blackbox. So far I am completely perplexed...

#thing16 #19mobilethings #stafftraining

I have tried a couple of things for Thing 15--I have enjoyed some TED talks, tested Khan Academy and selected a few healthier choices on Eat This, Not That (love that book!). I got rid of Eat This, Not That pretty quickly. It seems like more of a game than a useful nutritional tool and I know I won't use it again. I will, however, continue watching TED talks and am hoping to try our Khan Academy with my son to see what he thinks.

#thing15 #19mobilethings #stafftraining

#19mobilethings #thing14

For Thing 14 I am testing out YALSA bookfinder. There are so many great YA titles! I enjoyed finding books I loved reading and adding them to a favorites list. This would be helpful for making recommendations to patrons. I was really hoping for NoveList-like suggestions and I guess that is why we have NoveList. So, maybe I need a NoveList app. Kudos to YALSA for making it easy to find YA books on the go.

#19mobilethings #thing14 #yalsabookfinder

Thing 13

I regularly use OverDrive, Hoopla and Zinio and am grateful to have wonderful products to keep me entertained on the go. I have also used Axis360, but don't care for it as much as OverDrive.

#thing13 #stafftraining #19mobilethings

Thing 12

I have been enjoying the Pandora app! Many of their suggestions have been spot on, and it is nice to be able to skip over the songs I don't like. One downside? The free version also includes advertisements, so every now and then I listen to a commercial.

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Thing 10

I used Messenger to keep in touch with my parents while they were travelling abroad. We shared stories and pictures with one another. It was incredible to connect, despite the distance.

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Here is a social media post I created through Canva with one of my favorite Winnie the Pooh quotes.

#thing9 #stafftraining #19mobilethings

#thing8

Pinterest was my tool of choice for Thing 7. I've created an Outreach Ideas board and shared it with Ruth. :)

#thing7 stafftraining pinterestaddict

Deadly Frog Story

The self-assured fingerprint expert watered the lawn close to a broken refrigerator during the party for the deadly frog.

The party was just getting started, but it would be over soon. The expert was trying to rinse away his fingerprints from every blade of grass he had touched. He needed to remove every trace of himself from the party because there was murder in his heart.

The six-fingered deadly frog killed his father and would reign no more. He must prepare to die.

The expert had broken the fridge while making his murder weapon—a long sharp icicle. It “over froze.” His murder weapon would melt and would leave absolutely no trace. The only problem was timing. The icicle would only last so long. How would he get the deadly frog alone? Flies. He would lure him with flies. Ever since flies had been declared endangered in early 2016, the deadly frog had been caught up in fly trafficking.

“Hey, Polliwog.”

The lights and music were spinning, toads and frogs croaking with laughter. The deadly frog turned to the expert, his eyes dull yet glassy.

“You may want to take a look at this shipment we received, Boss.”

“Better be good.”

The expert chuckled awkwardly and led the deadly frog back to the broken fridge.

Later that night, all they could remember was the music and the delicious platter of insects. At some point the deadly frog died. He was found in the mud next to the broken fridge, his tiny amphibian body impaled by a sharp object. No weapon was found.

I used Google Docs to create the amazing piece of literature you've just read. I love using Google Docs and now will use it on the go on my phone. I had originally posted this story using the share link in Google Docs, but then immediately discovered several unknown people accessing the document. I know you've all been waiting to read my story, but this was weird and overwhelming. Jennie suggested I remove the link and copy and paste the story to avoid sharing with those anonymous story readers (or law enforcement trying to solve the murder of the Deadly Frog).

Fun challenge.

I really like using Wunderlist. I make lists of things I need to do during the day (and can set alarm reminders), share to-do lists with my husband, and pass along holiday shopping suggestions with my mom. This app has lots of possibilities for people who like to make lists! As you check off items on your list, they disappear. You can assign certain tasks to designated individuals. Add an alarm, a due date, a reminder, a subtask, a note!!! I love it. Wunderlist is wunderbar IMHO.

I can only see one downside to this app. Your lists have to be *accepted* by the people you wish to share them with. So that to-do list sent to a significant other may very well be denied...

#thing5 makinglists

#thing5 wunderlist listmaking

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