A Librarian's Journey

 My AI Exploration  Image Source:  incubator.ucf.edu Before starting my journey in LIS 724 and creating this blog, I had little to no experience and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI).  I had heard of it when it was still brand new and I had friends who talked about how fascinating it is but never dove into it too deeply. I have seen reels and videos of others using it to create portraits and videos but I have never done it myself.  How Do I Use It? In my professional life, I have explored AI by using it to create slides or images when I am short on time. I have found it to be a good tool to use when I simple do not have the time. I primarily work with younger students so they are not too familiar with what AI is. While I think it is great to use in a pinch, I am still hesitant to use it all the time. I think AI should be used as a tool to assist us not as something to do all our work.  In my personal life I have used Chat GPT  once or twice to ...

 Looking Back  Image Source: Giphy.com When I first started this journey of blog posts, I felt stressed and a little nervous about what was ahead of me.  I was anxious thinking about learning new tools and being able to obtain so much new information. I have never created a blog before, let alone shared it with multiple people. Now, as I reflect on these last 8 weeks I have come to realize that it was not so bad. It is only right that I change the GIF from my first blog to the one above. This new GIF reflects how I am feeling now, which is okay!  Looking Ahead Image Source: vecteezy.com My views on technology has not changed much. I think technology is a great tool to use in one's personal and professional life. There are so many advantages to the use of technology. It can allow educators and other professionals do their job efficiently and productively if used the right way. It can allow for connections and networking opportunities. It can also be fun to use to watc...

 My Digital Tattoo Image Source: Profitable Social Media Whatever we do in life, we seem to leave a trail or trace of ourselves. The same can be said about our digital life. Everything we do online leaves a mark, like a tattoo. When we create a social media account on Facebook or Instagram, we leave a permanent part of ourselves in the digital world.  I decided to look up my digital tattoo by locating as much information as possible about myself online. Before conducting this search I reflected on what I believe I would find. I think there will definitely be a digital tattoo or trace of my presence online. I use social media on a daily basis and have a few active accounts. I wonder besides my social media accounts what else might I find? Are there any more Joseline Snyder out there? Data Mine Image Source: Author Screenshot using Firefox Image Source: Author screenshot using Safari I started by searching my first and last name in quotation marks and using different browsers to...