Exercise #16 - WIKIS

Yes! this really excites me. Certainly I understand the negatives (when looking for information and verifying sources); however, in terms of the library (internal for staff) and for library related programs, events, clsses, etc, it has lots of potential. It reminds me of our "g" grive, where all staff can edit and update files, and have access to the collective forms, procedures, etc. For staff, I can see it as a more visual way to share procedures, develop classes, and work on projects together. I think it could be a great project for teens, or even for evaluating summer reading programs (have kids make comments on line); and certainly for the book reviews, reader's recommendations, etc. Not sure about the graphics part or layout, but I guess that's why I'll have to keep practicing and exploring. Thumbs up for this one!

Exercise #15- Web 2.0

I read "Away from the Icebergs," "To More Powerful Ways to Cooperate" and "To a Temporary Place in Time." I am always drawn to the ideas of cooperation and community which is why I especially enjoyed the article by Wendy Schultz. What I have always enjoyed the most about my library experience is the interaction with the customer - remembering them from a previous conversation, knowing who the kids are, and seeing them grow. And in terms of reference work, having the connections to outside agencies, social service support people, cultural events and being able to make and use those connections. I do love the San José Way view of the library as a focal point of the community, people hanging out, and programming and parternships. Clearly, as society changes we need to change too (and yes, I'm behind in the technology world), but balance is also important. In the article, Dr. Schultz talks about Library 4.0 absorbing Library 1.0-3.0 and as long as we remember that not everyone has tech gadgets, that not everyone speaks the same language, that economic circumstances drastically limit or enhance options and we continue to find ways and make efforts to be inclusive, count me in! Hoever, this tour guide needs lots of practice.

Exercise 14- Technorati

Couldn't get the Technorati Tour- didn't have necessary permission to enable auto update. Checked with other staff, and they just read it, too. Will call IT tomorrow, but too bad all this wasn't enabled for us to be more successful. Learned from popular features just how not popular/"in" I am - since I never heard of so much. so many people, etc. Did see the different results for Learning 2.0 in blog posts, in tags, and in the blog directory. Tags have the most features, being able to link to posts, videso, photos, music, people. and events where authority and relevance and newness were the keys in the blog directories and posts. However, blog posts just had to combine words and blog directories more on the theme. Unfortunately not going to have time to try the tagging, but there is always more to do after the 30th. Hopefully, there will be changes to go back and get more support/help/ and practice.

#13- del.icio.us

Ok. I understand now why the social bookmarking works better, since you can use it from any computer rather than just one. It is amazing to me the topics that people link and the number of hits. People can connect anywhere and add/edit/discuss and they sure do. It does seem overwhelming and it would take time to figure out how to narrow down a focus. I do like the "folksanomy" nature, rather than library or educational jargon.Something to definitely explore more in the future- not going to creat account now in an effort to finish by Friday, which may not be possible anyway.

Exercise 12-rollyo

Don't think mine worked. Created a list of 10 sites regarding education with tags on ed, bilingual education, and literacy. Clicked on create, but then couldn't go back to find it; maybe because I didn't register, but it still gave me the option to post. Am going to write some of the sites here, to not recreate: education-world.com; eduplace.com, sjusd.k12.ca; nabe.org, cabe.org; multilingual-matters.com; rethinkschools.org; teachingtolerance,org; famlit,org.
In general, I found the rollyo's interesting, but not necessarily quick or easy. I suppose if there was a real need for great detail, or frequent references to similar sites, it might be more helpful; otherwise bookmarking seems easier. Did enjoy seeing, though, some of the options for searching topics.

Exercise 11- 2.0

Well, I explored several of the 2.0 award sites. Took a look at The Library Thing.com and tried to look at reader2.com, but that site wouldn't open. then I looked at the 43things.com about setting goals, although 43 seemed like way too many to me- things ranged from the samll to personal to lifelong dreams/goals. Checked out the wayfaring.comn with personal maps- however, wasn't what I really expected it to be. There were comments, but no attached pictures or maps to make sense of things. Finally, I explores givemeaning,com which had some interesting world issues/problems and grant and philanthropy opportunities.

Week 5- #10

This is my first attempt at image generating. Following my beach motif, thought I'd try this wave. Let's see what happens when I post:


and another one:

these two come from the image generator;
and one more. So much to learn and so little time
http://atom.smasher.org/wof/?l1=Le_rni_g+2.0&l2=is+f_n&l3=&l4=&c=San+Jose+Public+Library - somehow am not able to get image on this one by coying. sent it to my email account, can't post it to flickr or here. don't know why. Will see who can help me tomorrow.