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I learned a lot about technology. I was really suprised of how simple and yet time consuming this has been. I would partipate in something that was a little more focused. Some of these technologies could be very useful while others may not be in an educational environment. I think it is cool that we are in the process of implementing the use of a wiki in place of our staff page. This will be a very useful and much needed tool. It will also give us a chance to communicate in a more effective way. It has been fun but I'm glad it's over!!! Time to move onto Fall chaos!!!!

Facebook/My Space

This social networking has good and bad features. I heard on television that these social networks were causing problems for housing offices on campus. Parent's were reading the profiles of their (soon to be) children's roommates. Parents were in an uproar about the lives something of these people live (or claim to live). I also saw my childs profile and was a little disturbed about his quote and some of his classmate's profiles (what language!!!) I must be turning into a prude. There may be some use for this in a library but mostly I see it as a social tool. I guess I see it being used for a lot of trash and as a parent I really don't want my children subjected to it.

I have looked at over 50 podcasts. I don't find many positive comments to be made about them. Some are very boring. Others are just stupid and most of them are biased from the author's point of view. I found nothing of interest for libraries. There was one about public health that was interesting. It talked about myths about food and food poisoning. There were some interesting topics in this area.

This video seems appropriate for what we are doing in regard to technology. I was a little intimidated by technology before we started the Learning 2.0

Web 2.0 - The winners!!!

I explored Craig's List. It is really neat. I found a bargain on a really big airconditioner that was here in Athens!!! We need some things for our place on the river. I hit the jackpot with the AC. I was suprised to see this only the award list. One of my fellow employees turned me on to this website. I don't see much of a use for it in the library.

Google Docs and Spreadsheets

This is really cool and useful. I am secretary of the Athletic Booster and I can create a calender for Bingo and other people can edit it if needed. I also am concession coordinator for the NY Biddy League basketball and Jr. High concession person. I can see this being very useful for these activities.