#23

No way is this the end.... well...it will be for tonight.... but not only do I want to revisit almost every one of the 23 'things' in this programme, I also want to explore the 50 tangents buried in the exercises... and then there's 43 things.

I loved image generators, and will continue to use bloglines almost daily - it is such a straightforward way of organising feeds. Once I spend more time with del.icio.us, I think I will use this frequently, too. Primarily because it will allow me to access my bookmarks anywhere.

I really have surprised myself with this programme! I am very proud of the staff at WGRLC for having a go, helping each other, and exploring.

Their progress can be seen at:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pIhKsILSHs34MgDLLV_DsGQ

A big thank you to Lynette (YPRLC) and Karen (Bayside). Without your support and encouragement we would only have half the number of particpants having a go.

PS If it wasn't 11pm I am sure I could insert these links correctly.... I'm off to bed. Hope I don't dream about bloglines and podcasts and ZZZZZZZ

#22 Audiobooks

Wow - I haven't looked at Project Gutenburg for a long time - it has grown heaps! There are over 20,000 titles now... I vaguely remember there being around 5,000 the first time I explored this site...
I think we need to look at how we can increase awareness of free access to audio titles - yes, many are old coz being out of copyright means they can be provided free... but this is an excellent way to revisit favourites.
I also enjoyed looking at the scanned jackets of old children's books.

#21 Podcast, smodcasts

I really hope I have the time to glance at all the interesting RSS feeds that I am now subscribed to.
Have selected the SirsiDynix Podcast feed as I know they are closely linked with Web 2.0.
Wow - it really is easy to find excellent stuff, isn't it?

A example of a practical use for podcasts is: the State Library frequently have excellent speakers that I am unable to attend.... listening to a podcast soon after the event means I don't miss out on the wisdom of the speaker.

#20 You Tube

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Have had much fun with You Tube this year.
This is a great song that got into Triple J's Hot one hundred a few years ago...

Apart from the entertainment factor, the instructional/explanatory videos that I have watched as part of this programme are an excellent way to use You Tube....
only problem is,it uses up a lot of bandwidth!

#19 Discovering Web 2.0 tools

Before I even pick one of these to explore I want to say "YIPPEEE" - I have actually heard of several of these!
Now onto exploring.....

I have heard the term "Furl It" so explored this 2nd place winner in the bookmark section... another excellent, straightforward resource.

Interesting to see Rollyo getting a first place award, as I have found that to be the least useful of the 'things' I have played with so far - this indicates that I will have to go back and spend more time as I must have missed something.

#18 Web based apps

Have been using Google Spreadsheets since this programme started. It has been an excellent tool to track participant's progress! I have found it REALLY easy to use. Although it doesn't have the full features of excel - I don't need the full features!
The only limitation I have found (and it is probably because I haven't mastered it yet) is the limited view you get of the spreadsheet when editing.

#17 PB Wiki Sandbox

To avoid spending way too much time on this one, I have had to stick to a time limit - wow!!! It's great to see the blogs of all the people in this programme! and how EASY was it to contribute! Can't wait 'til we get it up and running professionally.