#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.