Learning More Every Day About Blogging

     I have to admit that the more I learn about this blogging technology, the more fun I am having with it.  This week was interesting as I was able to learn how to incorporate Embedded links to my source sites which allows the reader to be directed much more easily to where I was able to locate my research.  It was interesting to see the difference in this method as opposed to how to embed links in blackboard.

     The second challenge was learning how the upload images to my blog.  The instruction given to accomplish this made all the difference in the world as far as simplicity and ease were concerned.  I have to admit, the pictures look pretty darn good in my pages.  I am enjoying learning all of these functions whereas, before this class, I did not even know what blogging was all about as a general topic.

     Third, the peer review was extensive in nature due to the length of project requirements, however, I found it very interesting to read not just the five that I commented on and added questions to, but many more.  The innovation and leadership of these women reported on is quite amazing.  Even some of the inventions listed I had heard of, but had no clue of all the uses and functions of some of them.  In addition, it was awesome to learn of several other innovations created by these same women that have never been spoken of to me prior.

My Goodness…..Now That Was Work!!!!

     I know I’m not quite finished yet, but this project was very time consuming coming up with enough research to fulfill the requirements.  I can say that I’m extremely glad that I’m done with a big chunk of this assignment though and I look forward to putting the finishing touches on this week.

Ms. Nichols Wrote Me Back – Librarians Rock!!!

    What I appreciated most about what Ms. Nichols did for me was that she actually took some time out of her day to do some searching herself on different areas of my topis I had inquired about.  I’m not saying she gave me everything and made the project a piece of cake (that would be noneducational), but she did point me in the right direction to start looking in areas I would have never found myself.  Thank you Ms. Nichols.

Contacting the OSU Women Studies Librarian

I know it is later in the week so I should have expected it to be more difficult to reach Ms. Nichols.  However, I have emailed her on some important questions regarding information searches particularly in the area of the culture and contributions of other women in Canada and the medical field.  In the meantime, I continue to search on my own to see what I can dig up.

Dianne Croteau – The Actar 911 CPR Mannequin

     CPR is a life saving procedure that is performed on people suffering from cardiac arrest whether it be from heart attacks, drowning, or other major causes.  In just the U.S. alone, 1,000 people a day die of a heart attack.  Dianne Croteau and her partner, Richard Brault, came up with the Actar 911.  This innovative teaching aid is used to teach CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation).  Because the Actar 911 is a lightweight mannequin comprised of a head and chest only, training classes are able to afford one for every student by means of cost and space.

      Born in Sudbury, Dianne Croteau wound up graduating from the Industrial Design Department of Ottawa’s Carleton University. She and Richard started their own company shortly after and made ends meet in the beginning by working on industrial and graphic design projects.  Dianne’s highlight to her career was developing the Actar 911, which helped to change industry standards.  As I am able to research more on this intriguing woman, I will attempt to contact her and try to find people that may have used this invention as well.  I want to contact the women’s studies librarian shortly to make sure I can adequately research this topic.

Culture Site Initial Thoughts

My plan is to seek out women who have been responsible for technological changes/advancements and thoroughly research one particular woman.