Sunday, December 2, 2007

#23 Is this really the end? Or just the beginning ...

My Learning 2.0 journey has definitely been worthwhile. I have learnt about many technologies and possibilities I was hitherto unaware of, or not fully aware of. It opened my eyes!


My favourite discoveries were LibraryThing, Bloglines and
Del.icio.us.

Unexpected finds included LibraryThing, social bookmarking and web based applications.

I am inspired to find out more about wikis and podcasts, and take my journeys with LibraryThing, Rollyo, social bookmarking, and web based applications further.


I am awed at the technology out there. I think the possibilities are overwhelming. I look forward to using these technologies in the future.

#22 Audiobooks (or "The end is in sight ")

I was delighted to discover a whole range of free Audio books. This is something our library is already involved in. However such a service is still in its infancy. It will be exciting to see its development.

I like the many different search categories in Project Gutenberg, and how it is easily accessible and free.

I think the technology will suit those who prefer/need audio.

#21 Podcasts, Smodcasts!

I used Podcast.net to search for Podcasts.

I found a Podcast that interests me - Gliding Over Varese.

Library-wise, I found Rachel's Reviews. I added it to my Bloglines account. It was interesting to see the many different Podcast out there. I am excited by such great variety.

The Book Reviews would be of interest to Library borrowers. I think Podcasts could be used not only for Book Reviews and Latest News, but also a summary of Books and Series.

Podcasts are user friendly for those with hearing. I think there may be great potential for our library, being a library for the print handicapped, with many users already dependent on audio material and familiar with it.