Reflection

Wow! I can't believe we're done. It seems like we just started...thinking back I was cautiously optimistic that this would be a good learning experience. I am so happy to say that it was!

We covered a lot of concepts. These were the big winners for me:

• I LOVE Blogging! I got roped into my homeowner association's board, and my comment was: we needed a community blog or wiki.
• I'm taking advantage of the reader feature through Gmail.
• I have a Facebook account. And I'm cool enough that the teens in my life message me!
• While I like Library Thing, I love my DVD Aficionado account.
• My personal webpage of children's links is being turned into a wiki.
• Online generators are almost too fun to play with...
• I love my search engine. I keep thinking of more websites to add to it.
• I'm trying out online applications for my WLA board. Zoho didn't work out so well, but I'm going to resend the information from Google.
• I already enjoyed YouTube, but now I know how to embed video.
• I like the idea of listening to Podcasts. I don't know how much time I'll have to listen to them, but I think it will be easier when I can download them on my new MP3 Player instead of being tied to my tower.
• I'm really excited to start downloading eBooks!

This may sound bizarre, but I'm really going to miss checking the 27 Things blog each Monday and reading about the latest lesson. This has been a wonderful use of staff time, and I didn't even begrudge the hours I spent at home finding just the right pictures I wanted to upload.

This was a great way to continue my lifelong learning goals. Technology is just going to become more and more integrated in our everyday lives. It's important not to be left behind!

I really liked the format of Learning 2.0, it worked very well for my learning style. The hands aspect is so important. If I'd just attended a lecture or read an article about any of these skills, it wouldn't have stuck with me. I for one would be happy to have "upgrade" sessions. And if I could go back in time, I would tell myself not to hesitate at all! I was going to learn a lot and come out with some great new skills. Or at least a blog that I can go back and reference...

My suggestion for a new topic is pretty tame. Much like eBooks, I know we have the eMovies. I keep meaning to look at them from home or try one out but it's yet to happen. Maybe if I get to blog about it, that will finally motivate me.

When I get my MP3 player, the first thing I'm going to download is a good old Amelia Peabody mystery. I just love the way Barbara Rosenblat narrates, and the hold list for the audio versions is usually long.

Thanks for all your work Learning 2.0, this has been great.