Interesting method to teach someone how to use Google :-) : Let me Google that for you

Great to see all of your blogs! I've almost read all of them, and have enjoyed your insight on the workshop thus far.

This week we're looking at RSS. Have fun!

Check it out: 10 THINGS you should know now about...WEB 2.0.

Learning 2.0 - week 3

This should be a fun week for everybody! Hope you have some time to go through some of your colleagues' blogs to see what they're blogging about.

Lifelong Learning.

When it comes to computers and the Internet, there is always something new and trendy that everyone wants to participate in. I remember a few years back, my friends were all setting up MySpace accounts. Now, they all use Facebook. One day in the future, I'm sure they will decide that something else is better (maybe Twitter?). Whatever it is, I'm one who truly enjoys keeping up with trends in the digital world, and I will probably follow suit. This way, I can also pass along what I've learned to others. What I need to do now is demonstrate lifelong learning in other facets of my life!

Week 2 is upon us. I hope everybody is enjoying the Lifelong Learning presentation.

BTW, Great job on your blogs! I can't wait to read all of them (when you add them to the wiki in week 3).

Well, we're through week 1. I have to say that I'm really happy with how many of you decided to take part in this workshop. This is the perfect workshop to have during a bus strike!

We've started a FAQ page on the wiki. Here's a link to it here: http://opl23things.pbwiki.com/FAQs

Day 1 of Learning 2.0 at OPL

Hope you all have fun working on the weekly workshops!

Facebook:

For the most part, Facebook for me began as a means to spy on my friends. One morning, I noticed on the OPL group that someone had posted a question about getting a job at the library. I answered it and figured that this is just another method for our patrons to get in touch with us....

Here are my delicious bookmarks: http://delicious.com/tobbam

Lots of tech!

RSS Feeds,

For me, RSS has been a huge time saver. I like being able to go to one place and checking new information from several websites. My feeds include mostly news and technology websites.

Lifelong Learning from PLCMC's 7.5 habits of highly successful learners


I have to say that the easiest habit for me is using technology to my advantage. I personally love to test and learn new technologies as they are introduced.

The most difficult for me would probably be beginning with the end in mind. I do sometimes start projects with no real goal on what I would do with it....

Ah, the Web 2.0 workshop is almost complete. Looks like it will start at the beginning of January 2009. Stay tuned!

The Overdrive media catalogue now includes ebooks. Check it out here:
http://overdrive.biblioottawalibrary.ca/

It's time for me to start organizing a Learning 2.0 program for my work colleagues at OPL. Stay tuned!

Learning 2.0

It seems that the database MasterFile Premier no longer carries the 3 month embargo on Consumer Reports. You can now get the full text articles right away! link

Canada Year Book Historical Collection

Statistics Canada has digitized and posted the first 100 years of the Canada Year Book. This provides an abundance of statistics on Canada including population, economy, maps, education, ethnic diversity, and much more. You will find this resource on the Statistics website here.

Don't forget that the Canadian Periodical Index offers full text French publications too. You can browse the titles by clicking on "Publication Search", then click on "Browse Publication Language", and finally click on "French".