Relax & Reflect with Web 2.0

Here are my answers to the given questions:

1) What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?

I enjoyed the geomap and I will definitely use it in the future.

2) How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?

I cannot foresee any permanent affects this program will have on my lifelong learning goals.

3) Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?

Not really.

4) What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?

1. Not try to do so much.

2. Be more discerning on what is really needed.

3. Give more time/exercises to allow true proficiency. This reminded me of cramming for tests, where as soon as the test is complete, the information quickly leaves your brain. True proficiency comes from repeated experiences with a task. I guess my question is, how can parts of this program become more a part of our regular job duties?

4. If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you again chose to participate?

No - unless a clearer rationale for being involved can be stated and that it is not just a short, cram session.

Gaming on Web 2.0

I don't do much gaming - whether on-line, CD-rom, X-Box, etc. I get too bored with them. For me, they can be fun at first, but all too soon, I get anxious and need to do something more fun/productive (i.e. playing guitar/piano, taking a walk, spending time with my family). The games at Yahoo were interesting and easy to understand but I just can't sit still that long to get proficient at them.

Maps and Geotagging with Web 2.0

I really enjoyed looking at real 3-D images of places. I found my house, my old house, and the Brier Library. I am a very visual person and being able to see where I am going is a difinite plus when trying to find somewhere.

Avatar & Web 2.0

Well, here is my avatar:



I do not live in Second Life because my first life is filled to the brim and I do not have a need to live vacariously through a computer. Therefore, I do not have any desire to live in Second Life and I have to say I feel a little sorry for those who feel the need to do so. My advise for them is, turn off your computer, go outside and find real people to interact with, and explore the possibilities that this life has to offer.

On-Line Applications & Tools with Web 2.0

I can see why you would want to use on-line applications. It would save you a great deal of computer space. Begin able to download Excel documents into the application was great. I do have a few questions, and if given the time, I could probably find the answers: I wonder about the possibility of losing the information. How long will the on-line application provider keep my information? What is the limit to the amount of files I keep?

Search Engines & Web 2.0

Personally, I don't like spending a great deal of time doing searches on the web. However, when using a search engine, I often use GoodSearch because of it support of non-profit organizations. It may not be as efficient as Google, but helping organizations that I care about is worth the extra effort.

Podcast @ Web 2.0

Answers to questions:

1) Which library blogs did you listen to?

Booktalks Quick and Simple (with Nancy Keane)
What's New at the Lunar & Planetary Institute

2) Do you see podcasting as a useful tool for Sno-Isle Libraries?

Perhaps. I have been a part of the children's books podcasts, and they have been fun to do. I do not know the level that they are being listened to.

3) Any ideas about which topics our patrons might be interested in hearing?

Brier has a lot of patrons who are interested in geneology.

4) Do you have any experience with listening to, or creating podcasts?

Besides Sno-Isle's children's books podcasts, I listen to "Wait, wait, don't tell me" and "This American Life" podcasts through NPR.