So here I am at Lesson 23: Wrap-Up/Reflections. The last lesson, the end of the quest.
So what was the quest all about?
It was about learning some specific Web 2.0 applications, but mostly it was about lifelong learning. (And it was about earning an extra vacation day, let's not forget.)
Has it helped me with my learning goals? I think it has. I've learned that if I want to really reach my goals, it helps if they're specific. It helps if there's a time constraint. It helps if I'm really personally invested in the goals. It helps to know what the rewards are (although they don't have to be tangible).
What were my favorite discoveries on this quest? Blogging, for one. I'm done with this blog now, but I'd like to do another. What about? That'll be another discovery.
Facebook was another fun surprise, expecially their photo software. It made it so easy to organize and label photos, I'm almost ready to tackle my twenty years worth of pictures in boxes.
Del.icio.us is something that I really like the idea of. I've started an account, now let's see if I can add to it and use it.
LibraryThing is another site that I'd like to browse more in. I've entered some of my library, but I'm not sure that I'd want to enter everything! (Too time-comsuming.) But seeing other folks' selections and comments can be fun.
GoogleDocs looks really useful, and I plan to use it for writing. How handy to have it accessible from everywhere.
I can also picture using a lot of these applications in my job at the library. BKC is already talking about starting a bookmobile blog. And putting department documents on GoogleDocs would make them easy to access by all drivers.
Surprises? How many different sites and applications are out there that I knew nothing about (and many I will never use--hello, Bloglines, Meebo, podcasting, Twitter...) I'm glad I know about them now. Knowledge is power and all that.
I liked the format of Discover 2.0. It had enough structure that I knew just what I had to do, but enough choices and flexibility that I didn't feel like my style was cramped. If FVRL does this sort of thing again, sign me up.
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1 comment:
Elemi, thank you so much for stopping by and commenting on my post about my childbirth and Dr. Hai Abdul. Did you find the website his daughter created in his memory? You should write an email to her and let her know how special her father was to you, I know she will appreciate it.
I am so happy you have good memories about Dr. Abdul. Take care. Lisa
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