LIBR 246-12: Web 2.0 and Social Networking Tools (Fall 2008)

It was exciting to browse a wide range of vodcasting and screencasting examples, including those provided in our readings; although I was disappointed to find many inactive hyperlinks within Udell’s article. I must admit it was very tempting to try some of the many applications promoted such as “how to use Linky in 90 seconds”! What a powerful medium this is for teaching and learning purposes, and how self-explanatory the web can become, too.

I learned that at when is going to do something, you should do it well. And you should know your audience.  I think it is great that libraries are trying to reach out and touch their communities.  I am even a bigger believer of you (the institution) going to the clientele and giving them what they want or even creating a want in the community.

Google and the Flu

Ok so we all know, might not admit, but know deep down that Google is tracking how we use their service. However, let's be honest, they are not tracking disease...that is so awesome and crazy and scary at the same time.

It is cool because our patterns in searching, we can help prevent a disease that harms/kills many people to this day. The downside is, if that can do, can they do cancer, or STDs, or whatever.

Which library uses of Flickr do you think are most engaging and why?