Method 12

I am very glad I took the time to complete this course. Maybe it is age - we can call it whatever we like - we get use to how we do things and sometimes venturing out is uncomfortable. I feel I have touched on new technology, learned new words and experienced each method just enough to get my feet wet and to wet my mind to possibilities. The short videos were very helpful in explaining things - somewhat like video for dummies 101. This was just enough to get the point across, enough not to overwhelm, and enough to instill a comfort and want to continue exploring.

Method 11

I can see for elementary a podcast would be a good tool - kind of like a newspaper - to send daily or weekly updates on school events. It could be heard from home as well as from school. It makes one think - or wonder - could this be used for students out ill to get current assignments.

Interesting possibilities.

Method 10

I find this option of communicating interesting. Could be a good for a group of students to work on a project from home - a finished product could be an interesting piece.

Being able to link it is a nice addition.

Method 9

Using the chat method I find when there is more than two people it almost gets like people interjecting in the middle of everyone elses conversation. By the time you type something, someone else has already said something and you begin to feel like you are running after the conversation. With skype the delay is a little bit of an issue, but is very good for visual conversation and seems more real time than chat.

I can see chat being a good tool for the library to have a one on one with a customer who cannot get to the library - such as a student is homebound and needs information.

Method 8

Some things that come to mind with the option of social networking are:

- I can see how you can be tracked easily
- another way to more gossip or opinion than reliable usage
-I question could a regular web site do the same if options were added to do these thing
-if you are a person who does not get on the web alot with myspace, etc. you would miss good or bad information = this seems only good if it is used regulary

Method 7

Social bookmarking could have advantages - I can see where it could broaden what I have personally found and give me other options to look at. This in turn will broaden what I am able to give to my students as resources. This is a plus.

One thing I did not see discussed was is it possible to undo someones tags. If we are only able to add and not have to worry about anything being undone this would be a useful tool in the work market and for students who are researching a topic.

Method 6

I used this YouTube post with my students:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ZHPJT2Kp4

This is about Cookie Monster going to the library and how is directed on what the library has.