Final thoughts

What were your favorite experiences?
Like those who have answered before me one of my favorite experiences was the weekly chat. The weekly chat, for me personally, added the element of being able to get to know those in your group. I have taken online course before and one of major grips about these courses was that I never had the opportunity to get to know those who were learning alongside of me. I also enjoyed the OPAL-Online lectures, the webcasts, participants’ blogs, and the readings.

What technology did you find the most interesting for your personal use? What technology did you think would be most useful professionally?
The one technology that I find myself using the most is social bookmarking (Del.icio.us); I found that once I transferred my favorites to my Del.icio.us account I use it all time, including at work. Professionally, I think a blog would be the most useful because it would allow museum visitors and library patrons to be able to more actively participate in our public programs and various events.

Were there any unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I honestly dreaded the aspect of having to blog every week. I have never been a confidant writer and then being forced to express myself every week and post it on the web made me weak in the knees and slightly nauseous. Once I got over that initial first blog hurdle I was surprised how comfortable I became writing in my blog each week, and it actually got a bit easier. Though I must admit I am not certain if I am blogging convert.

What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
Because I had to participate from home I was unable to attend any of the presenter’s chats, maybe those could have been archived.

*standing ovation* to all who created and contributed to this course. What an amazing learning experience.