Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Thing 22 - Staying Current
I can't believe I'm finally at the end of my journey. It has been a great experience learning about all of the Web 2.0 tools. I did procrastinate at first, but I am glad I stuck with it and I plan to go back spend more time with the things. I feel like a whole new world is out there on the internet and it is full of information and resources. When someone talks about things like twitter, Ning, and other tools out there, I have an idea of what they are talking about. Our pastor used a "Common Craft" video to describe something in his sermon and I was all excited. I have watched them on my 23 Things journey and liked how they make things simple to understand. I want to thank Brad for giving me the extra time to work on my 23 Things and for giving me that extra push when I needed it. After learning about the assignment calculator at the end....I thought this would have been a good one to start off with. I could have used it to keep me on track.
Thing 21 - The Assignment Calculator
The Assignment Calculator and Research Project Calculators are such great tools. These are great for time management. I wish they were around when I attended school. These are great for parents to help get their kids set up to use early on so they can be more responsible. With these tools, students don't have an excuse for not keeping up with their work or projects. One more great idea that the internet is providing.
Thing 20- Future of Books
Today I learned about how the Internet and the Web 2.0 are allowing the library community and users to connect using a host of sites and tools below.
Book Group Resources
Book Reviews
Online Book Communities
Books on your phone – I’m not sure I would like this. I need to have larger print.
Kindle and Sony Reader – These may be good for textbooks, or it would be convenient when you go on a trip and don’t have a lot of luggage space for packing books.
I looked at several of the Book Group Resources and I really liked the “What Should I Read Next?” I had some fun looking up some of my favorite books and finding other books from the same author. I also called my mother and looked up some of her favorite authors.
I personally like the idea of reading a book or newspaper, or magazine. I find that more relaxing. I don’t think the Kindle and Sony Reader are for me, but I can see how the younger generation would be attracted to them. They have been using computers, cell phones, video games, etc. all of their lives and they are comfortable with all of the new gadgets.
I liked the PowerPoint by Lee Rainie. He said that for “Libraries to survive the new Media Ecosystem “ they should “Think of yourself as an information hub—an aggregator and linker to others who have useful, interesting material. Links are the currency of the internet, partnerships/affiliates relations are the norm. That’s how you build social capital.”
Book Group Resources
Book Reviews
Online Book Communities
Books on your phone – I’m not sure I would like this. I need to have larger print.
Kindle and Sony Reader – These may be good for textbooks, or it would be convenient when you go on a trip and don’t have a lot of luggage space for packing books.
I looked at several of the Book Group Resources and I really liked the “What Should I Read Next?” I had some fun looking up some of my favorite books and finding other books from the same author. I also called my mother and looked up some of her favorite authors.
I personally like the idea of reading a book or newspaper, or magazine. I find that more relaxing. I don’t think the Kindle and Sony Reader are for me, but I can see how the younger generation would be attracted to them. They have been using computers, cell phones, video games, etc. all of their lives and they are comfortable with all of the new gadgets.
I liked the PowerPoint by Lee Rainie. He said that for “Libraries to survive the new Media Ecosystem “ they should “Think of yourself as an information hub—an aggregator and linker to others who have useful, interesting material. Links are the currency of the internet, partnerships/affiliates relations are the norm. That’s how you build social capital.”
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Thing 19- 4-5-10
Thing 19 – 5/5/10
I learned about other social networks today. I was surprised to see how many opportunities are out there on the internet for people to connect with groups that have similar interests.
I am familiar with Web Junction. It is a great online community for library staff to get resources and training to use in their jobs. I also checked out Ning and searched for several topics and found lists of groups out there.
I am not a member of any online community other that Facebook. I did check out Bake Space, Open Source Food, and Crafts. Wow! I didn’t realize how many places to go for information. If I had more time to spend searching the internet……I probably wouldn’t get anything else done.
I learned about other social networks today. I was surprised to see how many opportunities are out there on the internet for people to connect with groups that have similar interests.
I am familiar with Web Junction. It is a great online community for library staff to get resources and training to use in their jobs. I also checked out Ning and searched for several topics and found lists of groups out there.
I am not a member of any online community other that Facebook. I did check out Bake Space, Open Source Food, and Crafts. Wow! I didn’t realize how many places to go for information. If I had more time to spend searching the internet……I probably wouldn’t get anything else done.
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