Here's my Librarian Trading Card as promised. Enjoy!!!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Flickr and Fun!
Here is more Flickr fun! I created a Flickr account and uploaded the digital photos I took in Washington, DC a couple weeks ago. You should be able to view them here (crosses fingers):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7498401@N08/sets/72157600013283865
Uploading the pics into Flickr gave me the opportunity to try tagging, create sets (or photo albums of specific topics), do mass edits, and play with the "map it" feature (which allowed me to show on a map where certain pics were taken). It was all fairly easy and intuitive, and I look forward to maintaining my account here and adding new/exciting pics as I proceed.
I also did a little exploring of the site and found some pics that were being used for the State Library's blog. I added those to my favorites, so I can refer back to them as needed.
In short, I had a great time playing around with this new tool.
Stayed tuned.... My Librarian Trading Card is coming soon!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7498401@N08/sets/72157600013283865
Uploading the pics into Flickr gave me the opportunity to try tagging, create sets (or photo albums of specific topics), do mass edits, and play with the "map it" feature (which allowed me to show on a map where certain pics were taken). It was all fairly easy and intuitive, and I look forward to maintaining my account here and adding new/exciting pics as I proceed.
I also did a little exploring of the site and found some pics that were being used for the State Library's blog. I added those to my favorites, so I can refer back to them as needed.
In short, I had a great time playing around with this new tool.
Stayed tuned.... My Librarian Trading Card is coming soon!!
Silly Magazine
I was playing around in Flickr and discovered that I can actually post an entry to my blog from Flickr!!! (That's what I'm doing right now).
I did quite a bit of exploring on Flickr and discovered some nifty toys/accessories to enhance images. For example, I found this handy-dandy Magazine Maker template and created the following featuring one of my cats (Gracie).
Pardon the really bad puns that I used on the cover ;)
I did quite a bit of exploring on Flickr and discovered some nifty toys/accessories to enhance images. For example, I found this handy-dandy Magazine Maker template and created the following featuring one of my cats (Gracie).
Pardon the really bad puns that I used on the cover ;)
Monday, March 19, 2007
Seven and a Half Habits of Life-Long Learners
The Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County (PLCMC) Web 2.0 Blog described 7 1/2 habits of life-long learners. After reading their entry on life-long learning, it became apparent that it goes hand-in-hand with Web 2.0 technologies.
Web 2.0 is all about experimenting with new things, being an active participant in your learning, and sharing your knowledge with others. All of these aspects are reflected in the attitudes of a life-long learners. Below are the 7 1/2 habits as described by PLCMC:
1) Set goals for what you want to learn
2) Accept responsibility for your own learning
3) View problems as challenges
4) Have confidence in yourself as a competent effective learner
5) Create your own learning toolbox which includes books, technology, classes, mentors, web pages, and friends
6) Use technology to your advantage
7) Teach/mentor others
7.5) Play!!!
For me, the easiest of the habits is #7.5. I love to play around with new technologies and try new things!! I learn by doing and by trial/error. In my current job, I just finished participating in a pilot test of CONTENTdm. I discovered that I learned the software better when I "got my hands dirty" versus just reading the documentation.
The most difficult of the 7 1/2 Habits is setting goals for what I want to learn. For me, learning is a creative dynamic process and often learning one thing leads to another. I never really know what my end-goal is when I begin. As you can see from my learning contract above, even when I do set goals for myself, they are very general and open-ended!
Web 2.0 is all about experimenting with new things, being an active participant in your learning, and sharing your knowledge with others. All of these aspects are reflected in the attitudes of a life-long learners. Below are the 7 1/2 habits as described by PLCMC:
1) Set goals for what you want to learn
2) Accept responsibility for your own learning
3) View problems as challenges
4) Have confidence in yourself as a competent effective learner
5) Create your own learning toolbox which includes books, technology, classes, mentors, web pages, and friends
6) Use technology to your advantage
7) Teach/mentor others
7.5) Play!!!
For me, the easiest of the habits is #7.5. I love to play around with new technologies and try new things!! I learn by doing and by trial/error. In my current job, I just finished participating in a pilot test of CONTENTdm. I discovered that I learned the software better when I "got my hands dirty" versus just reading the documentation.
The most difficult of the 7 1/2 Habits is setting goals for what I want to learn. For me, learning is a creative dynamic process and often learning one thing leads to another. I never really know what my end-goal is when I begin. As you can see from my learning contract above, even when I do set goals for myself, they are very general and open-ended!
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Web 2.0 Meetings at the State Library of NC
I am very excited to be part of the Web 2.0 meetings for State Library of NC and NC State Agency Librarians (http://www.web2atlunch.blogspot.com/).
Our meetings are based on the Learning 2.0 Blog developed and maintained by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg Counties: http://plcmcl2-things.blogspot.com
I really like the way the curricula is laid out, because I'll get the opportunity to play with various Web 2.0 applications as I work my way through the lessons.
Speaking of lessons, the very first lesson required me to create a "Learning Contract" to outline what I'd like to learn throughout this Web 2.0 experience. I've recreated the contract below. It's very general, but hopefully interesting!!
Learning Contract
Our meetings are based on the Learning 2.0 Blog developed and maintained by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg Counties: http://plcmcl2-things.blogspot.com
I really like the way the curricula is laid out, because I'll get the opportunity to play with various Web 2.0 applications as I work my way through the lessons.
Speaking of lessons, the very first lesson required me to create a "Learning Contract" to outline what I'd like to learn throughout this Web 2.0 experience. I've recreated the contract below. It's very general, but hopefully interesting!!
Learning Contract
- I will learn how Web 2.0 applications can be used to enhance the user's experience in a library setting. These applications include blogs, wikis, image hosting sites, RSS feeds, social bookmarking sites, tagging software, social video sharing sites, podcasts, and online tutorials.
- I will familiarize myself with the use of these applications by May 10th, but will continue to learn as new social software becomes available.
- Obstacles:
- Time: Do I have enough time to devote to learn this knowledge now and after the completion of the Web 2.0 meetings in May?
- Technology Expertise: Do I have enough technological know-how to play with these various applications?
- Overcoming Obstacles:
- Time: I will devote a little portion of each day to researching new Web 2.0 applications and their possible use in library settings
- Technology Expertise: If I experience any technological problems, I will use the tools listed below in my "tool box" to overcome them.
- Toolbox:
- Will use online tutorials and work through instructions for Web 2.0 applications as available
- Will discuss issues with other members of the Web 2.0 group
- Will read research related to the implementation of Web 2.0 in libraries to discover new/creative uses of Web 2.0 applications
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