Lesson 2: Chilton Library, Mango Languages and Tumblebook Library

Chilton:

1. Look up the maintenance schedule for your vehicle. View the whole chart and list 3 things that should be done at 30,000 miles. 

The things that need to be done between 25000 and 50000 miles are servicing/inspecting the exhaust system and heat shield and inspecting the fuel system. 

2. What was the most recent Technical Service Bulletin or Recall notice on your car about and when was it issued?

The most recent Technical Service Bulletin was about expediting warranty parts and it was issued on January 24, 2006.

3. Click to the Repair tab and note some of the information about brakes for your car.

For my anti-lock brakes it lists the components, description and operation, diagnostic information and procedures, repair instructions, special tools and equipment needed, and specifications. 

Mango Languages:

1. Try out a lesson. How helpful would this program be to help you learn a language? What did you like? What didn't you like? Why?

This program would be very helpful to learn a new language. I like how you can hear how you are supposed to pronounce the phrases, and how they start with sentence structure. Not much I didn't like about it. The way the material is presented is easy to follow along with. 

2. A Vietnamese student would like to improve her English. You do not know Vietnamese. Describe how Mango Languages can help her.

I can direct her to the Learn English section that is for Vietnamese speakers. After the course is loaded everything is displayed in Vietnamese. 

Tumblebook Library:

1. Choose a story book, chapter book, or nonfiction book. Try it out! Listen to it being read, turn the pages etc. Report your impressions of this e-resource.

This resource is very user friendly. I liked how the sentences are highlighted as they are being spoken. I also liked the subtle animation. 
2. Try out a video, puzzle or game and report your impressions.

Again these are all very user friendly and great for kids. 
3. To whom will you promote this e-resource?

I will promote the resource to school kids that play video games at the library after school. I will also promote it to home schoolers.