#23 - Summarize Your Thoughts

It is a great chance for me to learn some new technologies applying to Web 2.0. In this programme, some of the tools I have already used, such as Facebook and YouTube, but most of them I have not tried before, including Pocasts and LibraryThing. I really enjoy to explore new tools and new function in this programme and the information can be applied to our daily work and life.

We have used wiki to share information in the Library. For example, the booking schedule of DS/PS Meeting Room is now in wiki. Colleagues can check the booking 24/7 as well as booking can be arranged easily.

I love the online format which can be studied the programme independantly. Also, the progress can be set up individually and flexibility to fit everyone's schedule. I am glad to join the coming courses definitely.

#22 Social Networking

Facebook is one of the most popular social networking site in the world. The site can be connnected not only my friends, co-workers and classmates, but also new networkings can be set up! I love to share photos, videos and updaing my news in Facebook.

Security in Facebook is one of the problems. Well, I don't like to not approved persons to view my page. However, I have selected the highest level to protect my personal information, as well as protecting my connectings.

Library also create Facebook to our users, even they are interested in the Library services. It is a great channel to communicate with our patrons, updating the latest news and events.

#21: Podcasts

I have learning Korean for three weeks. Actually I am an absolute beginner! I have searched one of the podcasts for learning Korean in ODEO is Learn-Korean: KoreanClass101 There are different levels in the courses: starting from absolute beginner to advanced learner. In the web page, not only audio programmes included, but also a lot of video programmes. I really enjoy accessing with ODEO.

#20: YouTube

When I was a beginner of cross stitching, I did not know how to do French Knots. It is one of the most hardest challeng to overcome. The instructor in the following video demonstrated how to do French Knots.

How to Do French Knots in Cross Stitching

It is so easy to search useful and related videos from YouTube, not only in English, but also in other languages, such as Chinese and Korean. It is one of the channels to promote our Library, enev CityU.

#19: More 2.0 Tools

I have selected BBC iPlayer, scored number 2 in video category, as YouTube is so popular video in the world.

BBCiPlayer's homepage is a well organized and user-friendly platform. The web page is not only included video / TV programmes, but also included radio programmes. But the TV programmes are open to users who play the programmes in UK, not all over the world. As the radio programmes are free of charge, Library may add the link under Media Resources Collection.

#18: Web-based Applications

I have tried to create two test documents under Zoho. The first one is a simple word document-- there is a function of thesaurus found in Zoho, quite useful! Also, very easy to insert picture from a word file. Moreover, simply click a color box to select background color. But, there is no button for clearing background color! User need to click the right down corner to remove the background color.

A word file also imported to Zoho. Well, not really use-friendly. I prefer the traditional one.

#17: Using a Wiki

I have posted two movies names in "Favorite Movies" and one animal (koala) in "Favorite Animals". It is quite hard to remember the procedure of posting URLs; otherwise the title of URL cannot be displayed.

#16: What's in a Wiki

I love the layout in BookLoverWiki and the Official Wiki of the ALA Annual Conferene. It looks good, not only locate useful information easily, but also benefite for editing or updating.

In the BookLoversWiki, a list of library members at the right hand down corner. It is convenience for reader to netvigate information in the members.

Exercise 15: Library 2.0 & Web 2.0

I strongly agree that the library is going to provide user-centric service-- the library is newly re-designed and renovanted to provide areas for multi-function, such as Multi-purpose Lobby and Library Lounge. The Library has purchased a lot of e-resources, which the Library services and information can be accessed 24/7 and users can do their studying / researching anywhere that they like. In addition, Library is going to set up different channels to communicate with patrons, including Facebook and Twitter, which is easier to connect with our users. It is a great opportunity to learn new information skills, such as 2.0, to overcome the dramatic and repid technological changes.

Exercise 14: Searching for Blogs

Technorati is a web page to search blogs. Honestly, I don't like the setting in Technorati. I don't like to claim my blog first. Well, it is not user-friendly. Popular section is not available right now. The results are difference when searching with keywords "Learning 2.0" in blogs post and blog directory-- 21 in blog posts and none in blog directory.

Exercise 13: Tagging & Social Bookmarking

Tagging is a simple thing operated in Delicious. It is a user-friend platform to search tags adding by other users. Up-to-dates bookmarks and tags are listed in "Popular Bookmarks" and "Popuar Tag" respectively, very esay to locate information.

Exercise 12: Your Personal Search Engine

It is quite convenience to access as well as to operate Rollyo setting up a personal search engine. But it seems hard to connect, error message always displayed.

Online Craft Stores

Exercise 11: LibraryThing

LibraryThing is a web page which can be searched, saved and exported my favorites books. I can also add comments in the selected titles and the comments can be shared with other members.

I have searched some books of cross stitching. Here's the booklist --

My LibraryThing booklist

Exercise 10: Image Generators

Exercise 9: Finding Feeds

It is the easiest way to subscribe RSS via Bloglines, either click the icon to subscribe or copy the link. It is user-friendly in Bloglines' interface. I also prefer to use Google Reader to access subscribed blog and web pages.

Exercise 8: RSS Feed

It is very useful to subscribe RSS via Bloglines for interested topics. Selected information will not be missed out.