#23..it ain't over til it's over...I think it's over!

Well, learning 2.0.
I found this exercise a useful way to familiarise myself with web2.0 applications that I probably would not have got around to trying. Some I will use, some I might not, but I do believe it is worthwhile knowing what is out there. I believe there is a place for some of these tools in various capacities in the library setting, as already witnessed from some of the library examples. Some libraries have already begun using blogs, wikis, utilising pod casts etc as mediums for social interaction and communication.

I don't know how much time others put into this exercise, but some weeks did take a bit of extra time, although the lasts few tasks didn't have too much to do...all in all...

Thanks for the ride.

#22

What a great application to be able to download a book of choice direct to your mp3 player to listen to while travelling or wherever you fancy...although I am yet to try..I have been meaning to borrow some talking cds to try while driving long distances, but how cumbersome. The idea of libraries enabling patrons to download e-books which will expire on a certain date sounds great too.

#21

I have added the Hamish and Andy podcast for all those times I will not be able to catch them on the drive home....I am now PTing it, and take the time to catch up with some reading...but now if I ever have the yearning to catch up with the boys and remember the days when i had to drive home, i can. I have also added a podcast from Lansang public library Illinois, they seem to have podcasts for various services. The serviceI have linked to is the adult services podcast where people can catch up on talks and such that they may have missed.

#20

I have resisted for so long with you tube....don't get me wrong it's great (wouldn't like to hurt any die hard fans) I have been able to look up songs that I had a hankering to hear as my heart desires, but I generally just let other share with me what they have stumbled upon...some good...some bad.
As with many of the web2.0 tools this application has a lot to do with community...sharing ideas and favourite things allowing you to communicate with people with similar interests.

I chose my two clips because I like them. Lenny is a god...what can I say! As with fragle rock..well I grew up with it and well...i like to reminisce.

In a library context...videos could be uploaded of book talks, and guest speakers, kids story time...all in the public library setting...perhaps for children in remote areas with reasonable internet access this might be nice...I don't really know how the library could utilise this....

#19

I had a look at realtravel.com It is a great little site with travel stories, pics, as well as a section to compare prices from a variety of sites to get the best deal. There is also the handy application of a trip planner, you can have a look at pics and what other people have to say about a place, you might find a place that you had never thought of visiting.....In a library setting...well considering the amount of public library patrons borrowing lonely planet guides and the like they may like such a facility or share their experiences...Library as a community, social space...

#18

Nifty...I had a look at zoho writer and some of the other applications. The planner would be quite useful...I also saw that you could export your spreadsheet into MS Excel, so If you were not on your own computer but had Internet access you could pop on...do what you need to do, no need for a flash drive, just access the spreadsheet or document when you get home and export it to your preferred software product. too easy!

#17

Done and done! I have just had a look at the wiki and added my blog. I then created a page but don't know where it has gone. oops!