A big thank you

Hi Lynette and Leslie,

I would like to say a big THANK YOU to both of you. It is a wonderful program and I learn a lot although some I master very well and some don't. It has been a wonderful learning curve for me. Many Thanks again.

Ebooks and Audiobooks

I am not sure whether I really want to read a novel on screen however I listen to many audiobooks. I really think the Gutenberg Project is a wonderful idea. I salute to those who volunteer to read those books. It is so nice to be able to download audiobooks and listen to them. I think libraries or SLT should take advantage of this service espeically Home Library patrons.

Second Life

I can see how Second Life being used in University learning in the future especially for distance learning. The interactive side of Second Life will definitely help some students to learn easier. I think like any other learning mediums or tools it depends on the student. Some students learn better if they can interact with tutors, lecturers and other students, some learn better from books or notes. I had the first hand experience of being a distance students and it was so hard, it was especially not being able to interact with tutors and other students instantly. I think we need to embrace new technologies, some work and some don't.

YouTube

YouTube is great in a way however it takes time and patience to weed out the unuseful ones. I have chosen Paper Origami Lessons : Origami crane because even though I have bought the papers with instruction I have trouble following it especailly the instruction is in Japanese. I think YouTube is useful in demonstration and presentation.

Podcast

I like the idea of being able to listen to podcasting in your own home or office at your own pace, however there are too many different technologies for us to choose and use. It is overwhelming. I feel swamped.

Rollyo

I like the free ebooks list. I did a search for Chinese ebooks and got the result of hundreds if not thousands of Chinese books, some of them are classics.

Wikis

I like the way schools using wikis as a teaching and learning tool. I also like some organisations use it to organise their procedures and manuals. It seems to me the use of wikis is unlimited.

Library 2.0

I think the intentions and technologies that Web 2.0 brought us are good. Libraries need to identify which one is useful to their clienteles and suitable to enhance their services.

del.icio.us

I can see how del.icio.us can be a useful tool for research. I do not find it easy to use. It is not as user friendly as igoogle and other tools that we have done previously. I think igoogle can be use as a tool for research to bookmark websites and be accessed from anywhere too.

iGoogle

I think iGoogle is amazing. I really love it. I have personalized my iGoogle in a way that I have added sites in Favorities in Internet Explorer. It is much easier to view all the tags and choose the one that you need. One negative thing of iGoogle is quite unstable, it keeps dropping off. It might just be my server.

Can't think of anything iGoogle lack of, might be have more cutie retrievers or goldens pictures as theme. There are so many free gadgets, too many I think, would be nice to have them evaluated beforehand.

I wouldn't mind to work for Google. So much fun and free stuffs and services. However the show didn't mention the stress or any negative things. I suppose I should say I wouldn't mind trying out a job there. Would be a good experience.

Google Book search

I am not sure whether Google is going to be the new Microsoft or not. However I really like iGoogle.

As of Google book search, I think it is useful to students cause it has the popular passages and reviews for classic novels. For non fictions it is useful to be able to read the contents page to see whether it is what you want before placing hold. The reviews given can help to determine whether the book worth purchasing. Other books written by the same authors is also listed which will assist in acquisition and help librarians answer queries especially if patrons want to know the series or sequel.

Google Maps and Google Earth

I wish I knew I could get directions from Google Maps before, it would have saved me driving in circles like a mad woman many times.

As of Google Earth I found the locations given usually is a bit off, and tonight is no exception. The house that Google Earth found was actually my neighbour's house. However it is still very close if you know which house is yours. I am concern what if people don't know, say for example, got the wrong target for something. Just some nasty thought, do excuse me.

Google Docs

I never knew there is such a wonderful free and easy to use tool. How handy and convenient. I've learnt so much from this program - Learning 2.0. I am so glad that I've joined.

Facebook

I have used MSN Messenger to communicate with my 2 boys and friends for years and found it very useful, especially when my younger son was home I could just msn him and told him to come up for dinner. As of Facebook I am very new to it however I found my 2 boys and some other people that I might know. It is quite an experience. I like the idea that it can link you to your present and old school, alumni and workplaces as well as catching up with friends around the world.

MySpace

I think libraries can use MySpace to reach out to older library users such as parents and people who are 50+. I am working on a project to send out monthly news and bulletins to people who are 50+ MySpace would be a good next step up.

RSS feeds

I am a greedy person I have subscribed too many feeds, don't know when I have time to sit down and read them, they started to pile up. Fortunately some of them don't have daily feeds.

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