A Synopsis from Technology for the School Librarian:

Theory and Practice

By: Chara Gill

Introduction to Web 2.0

Creation of content is fairly simple

Today’s students are motivated by the

use of interactivity

Provides great opportunities

collaboration

Gives students and educators an

opportunity to participate in knowledge

communication

Introduction to Web 2.0

Connections with many computers

Increased online resources- wikis for example

Closed systems are being replaced by open systems and software

Web page authors and creators are shifting from single person efforts to strong collaborative efforts

You can now contribute information to websites

No data storage but you can network and socialize

Library and School Library 2.0

The application of interactive, collaborative, and multi-media based web technologies to web based library services and collection

Four Elements

User- centered library

Video and audio

Synchronous communication

Innovating and changing

Social Networking Provides

A sense of activism

A sense of belonging

Allows student contact

Freedom

Blogs and Twitter are great starts………

Wikis

A collaborative tool that allow two or more

people to work collaboratively to create

something in a virtual environment.

Open Editing

Simple to Use

Original and Unique Content

Simple to Use

Podcasting

The perfect audio player tool which is a

digital broadcasting program made

useful through the Internet by

downloading to a Mp3 device.

Does it meet learner needs?

Is it high quality content?

What is the technical quality like?

How is its instructional quality?

Virtual Conferencing

Expensive

Only two approaches to use

Value added chat

Course Management

System Popular

Edmodo

Moodle

Blackboard 9

Think.com

Angel Learning

Sakai Project

Virtual Sites with Avatars

o Make sure you have enough bandwidth

o Make sure you application work w/data

projectors

o Confirm the skills level

o Watch to see if software can be

downloaded before you can use the

application

**Watch for security issues***

Glossary Terms

1. System- An organized way of doing a task

2. Avatar- A virtual character that can be customized and talk

3. Podcasting- Ability to download audio content

4. Wiki- A great way for two or more people to collaborate

5. Twitter- A social network

6. Library Promotion- A great way too promote reading and advertising new books

7. Collaborative project- Working with a group to complete a project

8. Blog- Online logs arranged in chronological order

9. Library 2.0- Libraries that are moving forward with advanced applications such as social networking, Twitter, Blog, Podcasting, and Wikis

10. Website- A set of related webpages containing text, video, audio, and images

Response to Questions

Question #1

Blogs and Wikis

Before now, I had never constructed a blog or a wiki, and it was very interesting trying to figure it the settings and how to work it. I think these are great applications for students to use in virtually any academic area. I vas very surprised to see that a few people had been on my blog to post a comment. It is my desire to play with my blog and wiki so that they look very professional as others that I looked at. I was able to spread information about my favorite author Dr. Seuss, and other information I found helpful. Students in my class said they enjoy posting on wikis and blogs during the year by the English instructor. Finally this is also a great way to receive instant feedback when you post a discussion topic on the literature you are reading.

Response Question Continued

Question # 1

Social Networking

Social networking has spread like a house fire; therefore, it was not hard for me to pick and report on this platform. In my last academic course we created a private group on Facebook and we use this site for helpful hints. We remind one another of upcoming assignments, due dates for papers, modules, trouble shooting technical differences and sharing information about our accomplishments. If the teacher is running late or if a student is late for class we report here so that everyone is abreast of the most current information.

Summary

This chapter talks about the concept of Web 2.0 Tools and the opportunities it offers students in the media center. Many applications are fun and worthwhile for students to use in an effort to integrate technology into the curriculum. Wikis

Podcast

Twitter Facebook

Podcasting

Virtual Worlds

Supporting URL’s

www.schoollibraryjournal.com

http://eduscapes.com

Videos

http://www.facebook.com/youtube

http://www.podcast.com/youtube