Thing 23

Of course I learned many "things" and some of it was fun!
I do see the value in learning about and understanding new uses for technology and I am happy to know popular sites that library patrons will talk about and use. I realize that all of these sites will change constantly and so if I do not visit them often, I will fall behind in my level of knowledge
I didn't enjoy signing up for new accounts. (Really I didn't enjoy trying to remember the user name and password until I gave up and just used the same ones over and over!!) The most frustrating Thing was #21 podcasts which were a problem because the computer I used had no software loaded for audio--who knew!! Finally I was listening to a podcast about customer service and web 2.0 and I kept interrupting myself to do customer service. Crazy but true!
It was hard to complete Learning 2.0 at work when so many other projects take my attention away from the 23 things. In the end my staff all finished before me but that is probably very appropriate.
I will participate if another discovery course is presented.

Thing 21

Definitely smodcasts for me! I spent several hours on this one and finally discovered I was using a computer without the correct listening software. Thanks to my helpful coworker I finally did listen to a podcast relating to customer service and web 2.0.

Thing 15

I think I like the article best about Library 4.0 using all of the technology but ending with a cosy human atmosphere honoring the communication and collaboration between human users!

Thing 14

Apparently I tried to access technorati on a day when they crashed! Anyway I got in today and looked around a bit. Few blogs, more posts, and many more tags on Learning 2.0 or web 2.0. I saw several other library systems were in the same process and found a post that was new on the 23 things right when I got there. Interesting.

Thing 22

I created the Netlibrary account for myself and looked for something I might like to listen to-- but I don't really enjoy listening to books--I'd rather read! I was surprised that several popular authors I chose were not listed so I just picked a title I saw. After I finish, I will try to load it on my MP3 player . Good to know how when I try to explain it to a patron!

Thing 20

In a sentimental moment I entered the name of my Mom's hometown and found a video clip of a walk she took many times in her young life. Amazing! Not the prettiest clip but amazing to find it just the same! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSuWgOlmFIo

Thing 19

There certainly is "so much to explore" that it could while away a full day of wandering in PCland. Fortunately (maybe!) many sites were unavailable tonight so I didn't get too lost in the web tangle.