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I am having trouble accessing the article by Meredith Farkas either through the link to her blog, or through the bookmarks you have on delicious. Is it just me, or is something wrong with the posting? I'll go ahead and read some of the other articles you have marked on delicious in the meantime.
Wendy
It was fun posting YouTube videos on my blog espeically when I found one of my son's videos on the site.
Kathy
When you add an application, you are embedding it in your profile so that you can use it. This is typically what you want to do with an application.
If you share an application, you're just letting your Facebook friends know about the application, either by posting it to your profile or by sending a direct message to particular friends. The Share link can be found in various places around Facebook and can be used at any time to quickly share something with your Facebook Friends.
When you become a Fan of an application, you basically are just saying you really like the application. If you remember back to the Facebook PowerPoint in this lesson, I mentioned that libraries could create Facebook Pages. Their users could then become fans of those pages. This is essentially the same thing. Most applications have also created a Page to go with the application where its fans can share information.
To complete the assignment, you will want to add applications.
I read the article “Podcasting as an educational building block in academic libraries” I found the suggestion of using podcasting as reinforcement to text a wonderful tool. Whether it is to help explain a difficult subject in ‘conversation style’, allow second language (ESL), international students or student with learning disabilities to replay a lesson at their own pace. I myself have used books on tape to reinforce readings I have done in the past. The more options there are to accommodate the many different learning styles, the better.
Although I can see some uses for podcasting I believe the options for video are endless. I did find an instructional video about Hien Online on Utube. Hien Online is a service that the TCLL offer to the public with a valid library card which offers remote access to Law Journal Articles, Federal Register, Treaties, Statutes at Large and US Supreme Court Opinions. Although a great resource to offer if you don’t know how to use it can be frustrating. I think this video would be very helpful. Also I was thinking of looking for one to use online resource databases such as Info Trac, Big chalk, etc. People become overwhelmed and when they are not instructed on how to use something properly they will become frustrated and avoid it. We can have all of these great resources for people but if they do not use them because they don’t know how they are useless.
I agree with Christine I also have to go back over all that we have learned to refresh my memory and to see how all of it can work together. I am extremely excited by the possibilities.
Enjoy! Ami
I reviewed the article, "Podcasting as an Educational building Block in Academic Libraries." The article discussed how podcasts can be used for specific learning styles, distance learning and how they have evolved into an educational tool for the millennials, those born since 1982. The ease of finding podcasts on the internet, downloading to a device for instant listening or for review at a later time. "Chunking" was a term used to describe podcasts and information processing. Podcasts present a "chunk" of information that is digestible by the listener and stored in long term memory. "Audio formats such as podcasts can provide the greatest value when the information they present is not too detailed or complex."
"Are there ways you might use podcasting or video sharing in the future?" Since we are 17 libraries within one system, I believe there would be those willing to create a self-help video or a podcast on how to use a popular section of our web site or a audio-tour of the library. Maybe a weekly podcast to highlight a few new titles added to the collection. The possibilities are endless. But as Carol mentioned, there is the need to update on a regular basis. Very interesting week indeed. Deb
Wendy
http://www.teachertube.com/v.php?viewkey=7dc326d7807a8549e449
Christine
School news and special events are interesting video, slideshow or podcast topics. Teachers and administrators could integrate podcasting and video sharing in the areas of curriculum design and professional development. This could enhance the quality of some programs as well as increase participation. Book talks, reviews, ‘how-to-programs’ and even teacher lecture or review sessions might be useful for schools.
"Several public libraries and many school libraries block sites with audio or video for technical reasons as well as for "appropriate use" reasons (Here's a link to an interesting article from a school IT person who lifted restrictions on YouTube). Is it reasonable to block these sites? Are there ways libraries can facilitate the use of these sites (e.g. providing workstations where users can download content to their iPods?)"
The article is interesting, and demonstrates what works for one school is great for faculty and students there. All libraries, like all schools, do not adopt or administer the same acceptable use policies. School districts apply web filters and issue acceptable use policies primarily for student protection and privacy, liability issues and to promote ethical use. Faculty members are expected to abide by the AUP, and most schools ask students and staff to sign the policy each year. My time is better spent accessing relevant and appropriate resources to share with faculty and students rather than challenging district policies. Teacher Tube is an alternative to YouTube. Other sites exist as well. Students can access YouTube, FaceBook and MySpace on their home computers if parents approve, when a teacher decides resources and materials are essential.
"Are there ways you might use podcasting or video sharing in the future?"
I will practice with the podcast resources and continue to use Voice Thread, VeoTag, XP Moviemaker and PhotoStory. The Book Club might contribute reviews of A Long Way Gone or The Secret Life of Bees. I feel I need to go back and review all the course material to maximize the Web 2.0 tools best utilized for the school library. High quality audio and video requires decent equipment and you need time to plan and produce. An interesting week trying to juggle reading and practicing time with student and teacher projects. Christine
Let's say you have three students who try to change a page before you next have the opportunity to approve the content. Each student would be making changes to the page in its currently approved format. Let's say you approve the changes submitted by the first student and then move on to the changes submitted by the second student. Those edits will not include the edits from the first student.
It's a little different than approving comments on a blog or messageboard because those comments are separate from the original content. With a wiki, they are all integrated together.
But I think we need to think about whether this pre-approval is really required. I understand the concerns of a school that doesn't want to post inappropriate content on the Web. But, at the same time, there are many things students can do without a computer that is entirely inappropriate (let's say graffiti in a prominent location), but the school has ways that they deal with those incidents. Let's say our wiki software offers the following:
Password-protected so that only the school community can access it (I'm not sure this is necessary, but I'm just throwing in all the possible options);
Security where logged-in users are the only ones who can post. This allows you to track any inappropriate changes made to the wiki to a particular user account. Sure, a student can log in as their friend to post something bad, but then it can turn into a lesson about not sharing passwords with friends.
Automatic e-mail notification whenever a change is made to the wiki so that you can take down inappropriate content when needed.
Would that help you make a sell to your administration?
While looking into this, I also found this article about the best wiki for classroom use at http://allthewikis.com/wiki-faqs/best-wiki-classroom-education/. They actually went with WikiSpaces - http://www.wikispaces.com/ - which isn't one of the ones I mentioned this week. You may want to check it out.
Kathy
Blocking access to anything I think is inappropiate. Theere are many more people who use these sites the correct way and punishing everyone especially those who may need such sites for work or school is a little "unfriendly". In some libraries self checkout stations are doing phenomenal. Not only are they more efficient but the patron and librarian both appreciate them. Making stations where patrons could download things to their mp3 players would be a good thing. For those who use the library because they don't have a computer could finally maybe own their an ipod or mp3 player. Before they couldn't becuase they can't download from home. This would open up many doors for everyone to be able to access things they never would have imagined.
I don't know if I personally would use a video or podcast. I don't know if I'd make one but it is a very interesting and easy concept. I like watching videos on the internet but I am still a little weary of making my own!
It was my contributions to the WetPaint wiki that you deleted.