Thoughts on Learning 2.0

Even though this is the end of the tutorial, I feel that I am just beginning. This gave us a taste of a lot of information on the web yet to be explored. I am using del.icio.us, flikr, blogger, and anticipate exploring further all the other sites as time allows. Thanks for introducing us to these new web tools. I look forward to attacking new projects using them. I would like to participate in future tutorials.

netLibrary

I set up an account and downloaded an ebook to read later. This opens up a whole new collection to explore. Maybe some of the books I have requested in hard copy will be available here so I don't have to wait so long!

Yahoo Podcasts

I was able to listen to a podcast about comics, and I found some interesting ones on knitting. These would be fun to listen to while doing some other mundane tasks at the computer, like paying my bills. I can't wait to get my MP3 player and try some out! I was unable to figure out the itunes and one of the others would not work on my computer.

YouTube

I enjoyed the library video "Ray of Light" which fast forwarded through "fascinating" library activities. I also enjoyed the "library dominos" video.

HipCal

I tried out HipCal. It's like having my very own e.vents calendar. I have posted all my storytimes and schedule irregularities for October.

Word Processing Online

It's nice to know that this software is available online. I was able to create a "Word" document and email it to myself. I do not have Powerpoint at home. At some point I will review this site to see if they have something comparable that I can use at home.

Wiki Sandbox

I wrote a post about my favorite book!

Wikis

Wikis are great for collaboration and sharing discussions. They probably would not be a reliable resource for research. They are great for getting input from library users. I look forward to exploring this in more depth.

Library 2.0 means new ways of accessing information, composite collections of library materials, easy of searching, a reduction of old collections "just in case", being available to patrons online as well as at the library, a user led environment.

I found this picture when exploring Technorati. These pigs are from my very favorite TV commercial as a small child. I can remember running to the television set every time I heard the jingle come on. I think Frosty Morn was a breakfast meat brand like Jimmy Dean.

del.icio.us is a great tool to simplify accessing the sites that you visit often. I will definitely use this tool, especially when doing research. But what I really need is a tool to give me more time to learn how to use all these tools!

I have created a list of the juvenile books that I have read for monthly reviews. I may need to refer to this list when I take a juvenile literature course for Library School.

LibraryThing is a useful tool for those with large personal collections. My own is quite small, I usually rely on the library's collection. I would like to create a collection of the books that I have reviewed for my monthly cards for Children's Services.

I have created a bloglines account at http://www.bloglines.com/myblogs. I have several of my coworkers blogs saved there as well as Unshelved and some other websites I view often. This is a great shortcut!

Glitter Maker

me

Bloglines are great! Unfortunately this will cause me further addiction to the computer when I should be studying for class (or doing laundry).

New technology is fun once you get the hang of it, but intimidating until you do. There are so many new things available that sometimes I get overwhelmed. Sometimes I wonder about the things they come up with though (Flickr Chia Pet?). What a waste of time!

Flickr Color Picker is an easy way to access public photos in different colors. You just click on a color and you get 12 photos that match that shade. You can lighten or darken the hue. This would be great for art projects. You can indicate what type of photo you want (ex: floral, tectures, crayon box, etc.)

Bambi and Thumper

This sweet photo was taken by Tanja Askani in Alberta Canada. It took me all day to finally learn how to insert this picture!!

My favorite habit from the 7 1/2 Habits of Successful Lifelong Learners is Habit #71/2 Play! I love checking out everyone else's blog and seeing how different ideas are used. My most difficult habit is Habit #3 View Problems as Challenges. Too many times I view problems as inpenetrable brick walls. I need to remember the great feeling of success when problems are taken on and overcome.