Create a post about your discovery. What did you like or dislike about the tool? What were the site’s useful features? Could you see any applications for its use in a library setting?
Oh wow! What a plethora of amazing website tools to be discovered online = who has time to see them all? I think you could allocate an hour to each new online web 2.0 tool and still not see them all in a month.
My favs include www.docoloco.com which is basically getting recommendations from other people on a local level about all sorts of stuff like restaurants, grocery stores, shoes, clothes and more. Could be good in a library setting for local community to discuss facilities in their area, where to do to print, copy, fax, put up posters, students could talk about their best place to find information etc etc.
www.cocktailbuilder.com I don't really need to say much about this one - it's one of the winners in the fun stuff category and it's just that - fun! Great for xmas time when you look at your stocks of alcohol and ponder just how to combine them for a yummy cocktail concoction.
http://mind42.com/ this one is again fairly self explanatory and helps you to create mind maps online - what a fantastic brainstorming tool when you are geographically isolated and can't all sit in the one room to brainstorm. Wonderful project management tool for libraries to use for example could be great for doing a promotions plan for a new service, putting together ideas for teen services etc etc.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
#20 You too can YouTube
You Tube is just fun basically and could be used in libraries for all sorts of applications such as teaching the public how to use the catalogue, a database, a program, book group discussions, guest speakers/authors, cultural performances in the library as a podcast keepsake, digital storytelling.
I picked the Dove evoluation spoof clip just because it is a very clever take on the original which was all about how they touch up, air brush, trim down and otherwise alter images of models in advertisements.
I picked the Dove evoluation spoof clip just because it is a very clever take on the original which was all about how they touch up, air brush, trim down and otherwise alter images of models in advertisements.
#16 So what’s in a wiki?
Create a blog post about your findings. What did you find interesting? What types of applications within libraries might work well with a wiki?
FREEDOM and lots of it - freedom to read, contribute, delete, change, suggest, comment, argue a point.
Wikis are a wonderful collaborate environment that allows anybody to publish or change what someone else had published - question it. The internet really is the last place where we can enjoy such freedom and libraries are in a unique position to exploit it and engage with our communities.
Wikis work really well in a readers advisory capacity, online book groups, online teen space to discuss topical issues being covered in school/life, great place for librarians to share knowledge.
FREEDOM and lots of it - freedom to read, contribute, delete, change, suggest, comment, argue a point.
Wikis are a wonderful collaborate environment that allows anybody to publish or change what someone else had published - question it. The internet really is the last place where we can enjoy such freedom and libraries are in a unique position to exploit it and engage with our communities.
Wikis work really well in a readers advisory capacity, online book groups, online teen space to discuss topical issues being covered in school/life, great place for librarians to share knowledge.
#15 On Library 2.0 & Web 2.0 ...
I have to say libraries even though critised for sometimes being slow to catchup with what is happening in society are definately forward thinking these days. I read a few articles about Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and libraries of the future.
From those there were some stand out statements - the library is a hum because it is a social and emotionally engaging center for learning and experience. I think that is so true - giving people an 'experience' when they come into libraries is so important for us now and into the future - to make people want to come back whether that be to a physical space or to do some research using technology we make user friendly, accessible because we are tour guides to it - we have to be able to show people, train users and lead them towards the resources.
We need to develop participatory relationships with customers. Where we introduce customers to services and experiences, guide them and provide environments in which they thrive - welcoming, friendly and chatty places and spaces to be.
Library 4.0 - gosh how far is that off will extend the library 'experience' to the knowledge spa: meditation, relaxation, immersion in a luxury of ideas and thought. Luxurious details will require private partners as sponsors providing the sensory treats. A retreat from technohustle, with comfortable chairs, quiet, good light, coffee and single malt.
From those there were some stand out statements - the library is a hum because it is a social and emotionally engaging center for learning and experience. I think that is so true - giving people an 'experience' when they come into libraries is so important for us now and into the future - to make people want to come back whether that be to a physical space or to do some research using technology we make user friendly, accessible because we are tour guides to it - we have to be able to show people, train users and lead them towards the resources.
We need to develop participatory relationships with customers. Where we introduce customers to services and experiences, guide them and provide environments in which they thrive - welcoming, friendly and chatty places and spaces to be.
Library 4.0 - gosh how far is that off will extend the library 'experience' to the knowledge spa: meditation, relaxation, immersion in a luxury of ideas and thought. Luxurious details will require private partners as sponsors providing the sensory treats. A retreat from technohustle, with comfortable chairs, quiet, good light, coffee and single malt.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
#14 Getting not-so-technical with Technorati
Had a quick look at Technorati and did a search for Learning 2.0 in blog posts, tags and the blog directory.
I found the tagged search most accurate as people have actually put those tags against their blogs and that means the content subject matter relates to those tags - its not just a cooincidence of them using the word 'learning' or '2.0' somewhere in the blog.
Looking at the popular blogs on Technorati I like it gives you a little summary of the blog and what its about before you get into it. I like the tags as well, love the whole connecting you to similar resources without thinking thing...great stuff for the time-to-think-poor.
I found the tagged search most accurate as people have actually put those tags against their blogs and that means the content subject matter relates to those tags - its not just a cooincidence of them using the word 'learning' or '2.0' somewhere in the blog.
Looking at the popular blogs on Technorati I like it gives you a little summary of the blog and what its about before you get into it. I like the tags as well, love the whole connecting you to similar resources without thinking thing...great stuff for the time-to-think-poor.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
#13 Tagging, folksonomies & social bookmarking in Del.icio.us
So I have had an explore of Del.icio.us and I have to say at first I did not understand why I would want to. But after making my own account and posting some of my fav web sites, I began to see how it could lead me to lots of other related sites, and to people who are into similar things.
I am more than ever astounded by the amazing creations you can uncover on an web adventure. I can't believe how people come up with half of the ideas.
Anyway to relate it back to the library its quite obvious professionally this is a resource that will help you keep up with the library field and whats going on, not only linking you to the sites, but by linking you to other professionals.
I saw heaps of other people who are doing the Learning 2.0 program - what an amazing network or knowledge one has at their fingertips!
I am more than ever astounded by the amazing creations you can uncover on an web adventure. I can't believe how people come up with half of the ideas.
Anyway to relate it back to the library its quite obvious professionally this is a resource that will help you keep up with the library field and whats going on, not only linking you to the sites, but by linking you to other professionals.
I saw heaps of other people who are doing the Learning 2.0 program - what an amazing network or knowledge one has at their fingertips!
#12 Roll your own search engine with Rollyo
Rollyo is pretty cool. I keep saying this but doing the Learning 2.0 program has been like a re-discovery of all this fantastic technology and gadgets and 'things' to make work life easier - with some recreation thrown in.
Rollyo would be good for 'hot topic' questions you keep getting asked on a reference desk eg: climate change'. You could link up a whole lot of different websites that you know have great quality fabulous information - and cut down the search time it takes to answer questions. It's always a challenge to get patrons the info they want in the quickest time you can - because they generally don't have heaps of time to spend waiting. Great little tool to make desk work more efficient.
Rollyo would be good for 'hot topic' questions you keep getting asked on a reference desk eg: climate change'. You could link up a whole lot of different websites that you know have great quality fabulous information - and cut down the search time it takes to answer questions. It's always a challenge to get patrons the info they want in the quickest time you can - because they generally don't have heaps of time to spend waiting. Great little tool to make desk work more efficient.
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