Is this really the end? Or just the beginning of learning 2.0

The 2.0 program has been a great learning experience, I loved it. When I get a chance I am going to go back and review everything in more detail.

Some of my favorite assignments include del.icio.us, Finding Feeds, Image Generators and Library Thing. It was fun setting up a blog and learning how to add pictures and videos.

What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
I felt the team did a great job presenting the 2.0 program.

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

I would like to thank all of the team members for teaching and assisting with the 2.0 program. Great Job everyone.

Face-to-Face Space:Social Net Working Communities

I browsed MySpace and found many family members which was fun. I could not review Facebook very well since I am not a member. I will consider joining Facebook at a later time. I think Facebook would be very useful professionally and personal. http://www.myspace.com/
and/or http://www.facebook.com/

Podcasts, Schmodcasts!

I reviewed Podcast.net, Podcastalley.com and Yahoo podcasts. This was a lot to review. I liked Yahoo Podcasts the best. I looked for Ohio University and found Ohio University Library News. I think this information that will be useful for everyone. http://podcasts.yahoo.com/search?p=Ohio+University&c=s&find=Search

You Tube

My grandchildren and I like this one. YouTube - No Cookies in the Library - Classic Sesame Street. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJlkplvYdgA

Web 2.0 Awards nominees

I reviewed several sites and I found them all to be very very useful.

I will use this site here at work and at home. http://www.seomoz.org/web2.0/#cat_43

#18 Web-based Apps: They're not just for desktops anymore. Online Applications and Tools

I created an account with Google Docs & Spreadsheets, I really like this site a lot.

Google Calendar
I will use the Google Calender for home use.

Playing Around with Wikis

I visited the http://oulibrarieslearn.pbwiki.com/wiki and added to the lists of favorites: blogs, books, videos, and a library photo. I don't have time to play around in the "sandbox" now since I have work to do. I will play around with this at home at a later time.

Wiki

I reviewed the wikis listed under this assignments' discovery evercise. I found a lot of information that would be very useful at work and at home.
SJCPL Subject Guides – a pathfinder wiki developed by the St. Joseph County Public Library system
Book Lovers Wiki - developed by the Princeton Public Library
Library Success: A best practices wiki
ALA 2006 New Orleans wiki – an example of a wiki created to support a specific event
The Bull Run Library wiki - a public library wiki and also a Learning 2.0 participant

On Library 2.0 & Web 2.0...

I reviewed all five Persective Sites. I liked the Perspective - To better bibliograhic services the best even though I found all five Persective sites to be very useful for my job. http://www.oclc.org/nextspace/002/4.htm

Getting not-so-technical with Technorati

http://technorati.com
I found a lot of great search tools in Technorati. I know Technorati will be a very useful web site for me to use here at the library and at home. I will go back and review it in more detail when I have more time.

del.icio.us

I know I will use the del.icio.us site . I searched and found a lot of interesting information that I will use for my job.
Discovery Exercise:1. Read the Del.icio.us help and introduction pages to get a good overview of its features.
2. Take a look around Del.icio.us using a Del.icio.us account created for the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklinburg County. Note: In this account you will find lots of resources that have been highlighted or used throughout the course of the Learning 2.0 program.

I searched and found a lot of interesting information on how create an account.

I am always looking for a new venison recipes. I actually found a very interesting site designed by B & R Computer Logic that I tagged and marked. http://www.venison.com/

Rollyo

I thought the Rollyo site was very interesting even though I could not click into some sites. I did check out many sites listed to find feeds, but ended up using ones that I am familiar with.
http://www.rollyo.com/

Library Thing

The link to Library Thing was very helpful and fun. I am starting to search and creat a catalog of books I like to read. http://www.librarything.com/

http://www.librarything.com/catalog/yrarbil

dumpr - fun with your photos

dumpr - fun with your photos

Discovery Exercise: RSS /Bloglines Tutorial/Newsfeeds

I found this exercise to be very interesting. I learned how to subscribe to news sites and other interesting sites. I learned how to place important information in one location so that it can be reviewed quickly. I had a lot of fun with this exercise.

TECHNOLOGY

I think technology is wonderful. I am amazed with the Ohio University Libraries Learning 2.0 project and how much I have learned so far. This is definitely a computer challenge for me.

I always challenge myself to raise something new every year in my flower garden. This is one of my favorite pictures of my sunflowers and a view of my daughter's car.

Discovery Exercise: Create a blog post about one that intrigues you.

The one that intrigues me is FD Toys at www.portraitprofessional.com.
It was amazing to see an original photo image and then see the image after the enhancement with portrait professional. This is definitely something I want to try with some of my photo's at a later time.

This is a Butterfly Bush in my flower garden with butterflies on it.

7 1/2 Habits

Seven and a Half Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

Habit 1: Begin with the end in mind
Habit 2: Accept responsibility for your own learning
Habit 3: View problems as challenges
Habit 4: Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner
Habit 5: Create your own learning toolbox
Habit 6: Use technology to your advantage
Habit 7: Teach/mentor others
Habit 7 ½: Play

The easiest was Habit 1: Begin with the end in mind. I am looking forward to recieving the new MP3 player at the end.

Hardest will be Habit 4: Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner. What a fun way to challenge myself to learn new technology.

New Adventure

Okay here we go.

This is my first blogging exercise.

I know this will be a fun adventure and I will learn a lot.