Week 5 - Wikis

Wiki is a good idea, a free and open encyclopedia of knowledge on any subject for people to comment on, but people need to have a good knowledge of subject to comment on it. If I can't find any information there is always something in Wiki but I always mention to customers that anyone can add the information and i can't guarantee the accuracy of information.

I think libraries could make good use of Book Lovers Wiki. In my library we run book club every month, and Central library as well. It would be good to set up Wiki so book club members can share what they are readind and make and add reviews.

I also think it would be a good thing to use Wiki in local history, so people could contribute to draw together historical information about buildings, events etc.

Week 4 - RSS

RSS is very good and usefull for keeping up with blogs and other information which is updated regularly, you don't need to check for updates, they are coming to you and you only need to check in one place.

I went to Bloglines created free account and add 6 feeds, one of them is Power House museum- photo of the day.Then I selected ABC news, Cooking, Healthy tips for your good lifestyle and few more in Google reader.

One of my responsibility is preschool storytime, and this technology can be very beneficial in promoting childrens activities and events.

In the libarray RSS can can be very good online method of promoting library services, new collection and library events.

Week 3 - Flickr

I choose 3 picture of Ingleburn Library and uploaded them from flickr to my blog. I find it easy and very interesting.

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_M3P6353_1, originally uploaded by Campbelltown City Council.

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Originally uploaded by Campbelltown City Council

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Originally uploaded by Campbelltown City Council

Week 2 - Learning 2.0

Learning 2.0 is interesting and very challenging for me. While it takes time, work and effort to go through all 12 weeks of this course, I am slowly developing some confidence in the area. I will learn how to create a blog, explore flicker, post pictures to flicker, Real Simple Syndication, explore Wiki, Youtube and much more.

I like the idea of "Lifelong learning". It is defined as learning which takes place through life and in different situations but one which is not set up for childhood and the classroom. Lifelong learning can be established as:
- Home Schooling
- Adult education or the acquisition of formal qualifications or work and leisure skills later in life
- Continuing education through courses offered by higher education institutions
-Personal learning using different sources of tools including online applications.

Each blog is different. Different information, layout and different photos or pictures. I find the concept of blogging quite fascinating, particularly the ability to make comments on blogs, pictures or photos. The ability to learn more about a persons beliefs when they voice their opinion simply by commenting on a photo or a blog.

A blog is a very useful tool inside the library. Staff can be keep informed about ongoing events or happenings in the library

For a client/audience blogs are used to inform about Library events and activities, for HSC assignments and frequently asked questions