Module 6 : More Web 2.0 applications, Library 2.0 and conclusions about the program

#11 More Web 2.0 Applications & Library 2.0

Throughout the course of this Learning 2.0 program we have explored just a small sampling of these Web 2.0 technologies, their growing and potential impact on daily life in empowering users with the ability to create and share content.

But given time there are so many more we could explore.

Discovery Exercises:

1. Browse the list of subjects for Web 2.0 Award 2008 winners.
   
2. Spend 10 minutes exploring some sites &/or tools.
   

PS Be careful as some tools require plug-ins or involve serious downloads

Google Maps is a Web 2.0 Award 2008 winner. Discover how Yarra Plenty Regional Library and Domain.com.au integrate this tool into their websites.
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#12 Conclusions and review

Congratulations!! You’ve reached the final exercise!
There is one more activity for you to post to your blog.

Discovery Exercise:

1. Please reflect on the program and your learning journey. Post a paragraph or two of thoughts. Here are some questions to prompt you if you're drawing a blank ...

• What were your favorite discoveries or what did you find most interesting in this program?
  

• Did you make any finds on the sites or tools explored above?
  
• Could you see any applications for uses in a library setting? Are libraries adapting/evolving as a result? Positive or negative change or both?

• Were there any unexpected outcomes from Learning 2.0 that surprised you?

• Do you have reservations about the value of the program? Were there negative aspects for you?

• What could have been done differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?

In closing, thank you all for participating.

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Optional Exercise 1 : Social Networking Websites

Social Networking websites are online communities that allow users to communicate and interact with one another. Some of the more popular social networking sites are Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Bebo.
Explore Twitter and blog about your experience. Do you think Twitter could be used in a Library setting?
1. Read about Twitter and Tweets
2. Watch the 'How to use Twitter' video.
3. Try the Twitter Search feature. Search for "Kevin Rudd" and see recent tweets on this topic. Try your own search or explore one of the trending topics.

*Note the Search function on Twitter is not sophisticated. Try "kevin rudd + twitter" search on Google or try the Twitter Yellow Pages .

4. Blog about your experience.

Check out the AID Training Team Twitter account. Although beware!....Tweets will be few and far between.

Optional Exercise 2: Image Generators
Image generators allow you to easily manipulate image and graphics to create fun images like these:

Discovery Resources:
The Generator Blog
Letter James
FD Toys
Also try searching for online generators, text generators or image generators!

Discovery Exercise:

1. Play around with some image generators and find one that you like.
2. Create an image.
3. Save the image to your blog.

• Copy and paste the code that the page provides OR you may just need to right click on the image and then save it to the PC hard drive before using Blogger’s image button to add it to your post.

If you want to explore Learning 2.0 further...

There are other Learning 2.0 programs and subsequent ones which incorporate different and/or new activities, all of which cannot be included here.
Read about programs beyond the original 23 things (10+13) below.

Learning 2.1 - (a PLCMC program following on from the original 23 things)

The Internet Can Change Your Life - series of daily assignments

This AID-Learning 2.0 Program has been based on the PLCMC Learning 2.0 program developed by Helene Blowers of the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County.
Many thanks to Helene Blowers for allowing us to use her program.
Learning 2.0 is licensed under Creative Commons