Number 21

Number 21 required me to discover some useful search tools for locating podcasts. I checked out several and and listen to some podcasts. I found them easy to use overall. I can see the appeal in some ways in that it gives another outlet for people to put out their ideas whithout having to spend a lot of time, money or use a lot of equipment in doing so.

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Number 19

Number 19 was about looking at any site from the Web 2.0 awards list. I chose "last.fm" a music site. It took me a little while to figure out to navigate through the site, but it seemed to have quite a bit music. Once I adjusted to the set-up, it wasn't too difficult to figure out.

Number 18

Number 18 gave me the chance to look at online productivity tools. I had never heard of these before so it was a new experience for me. I explored Google Docs and found it fairly easy to use. I can certainly see the appeal in this fomat as opposed to software based tools. There are less steps devices to have to use.

Number 17

I added my blog to the learning 2.0 sandbox wiki list.

Number 16

Number 16 involved learning and discovering about Wiki's. I was slightly familiar with them before this activity. They are intersting in that it allows for various opinions and ideas to be added. This may good in libraries for sharing various program or display ideas. However you need people to participate (add to the Wiki) to keep it going. So in that way you could be at the mercy of others for it work or else you may end up writing a lot to keep it going.

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Number 15

Number fifteen was on Web 2.0 and the future of libraries. I read the article "Away from the icebergs" which dealt with actipating patron needs and spending more time going and finding out patron needs. I think the last decade has seen so many technological and information changes and many of those sources have changed or are changing quickly. With these changes come changes in patron needs. I think as librarians we have to read and study trends in what patrons use, but also anticipate needs. However I think many of us have already become at least somewhat aware of trends and changes because we see what gets used and what doesn't. However we do need to search and learn more to keep up with trends and changes.

Numer 14

I explored Technorati and learned how tags worked. I like how easy it is to look at a tag and find related material. Yet how it's realated can be broad depending on what and how many tags you use. I don't how many people search through tags. I have found that more people search you out through the comments you make on other people's blogs. I have used tags ona blog before, but never really kept up with doing it.

Number thirteen

I listened to the tutorial for Del.icio.us and explored the site a bit. I eventually understood it, but it just didn't strike me as a real practical tool. Some people may use it, but I found it to be a little cumbersome. I guess it depends on how often you use as to whether it's really worthwhile. I am not sure if the casual user is going to be as likely to use it.

Number twelve

Number twelve required me to learn to use Rolly. I found it fairly easy to use.