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Week 9 – Online Tools and More Web 2.0

Andy Morton — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:57:39 +0000

This week we’re looking at the growing area online applications. Both Google Docs and Zoho offer fully functional Microsoft Office replacements, all within your browser. We’re also going to explore some other award winning Web 2.0 sites as determined by SEOmoz. Let’s get started!

Week 7 – Wiki!

Andy Morton — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:35:04 +0000

Welcome to Week 7 of TechLearning 2008 and the wide world of wikis! This week we’ll explore all things wiki, both at a distance and locally. Several of you already have a lot of exerience using them so I’ll be interested in hearing your comments and insights regarding this week’s topic! Let’s get started!

Week 6 – Understand Tags & Folksonomies, and Library 2.0

Andy Morton — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:39:53 +0000

Welcome to Week 6 of your program! This week we’re going to closely examine the concept of tags and “tagging” items as well as the broader concept of folksonomies. We’ll also further explore the origin of Library 2.0 as libraries work to incorporate Web 2.0 functionality into their websites, catalogs, and services. Ready? Visit 23 Things to get started!

Week 5 – Image Generation, LibraryThing, & Custom Search

Andy Morton — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:51:53 +0000

Welcome to Week 5 and congratulations for sticking with the program! So far we’ve covered a lot of territory in a very short period of time. This week we’re going to take a closer look at using online tools to create custom images, organize your personal book collection and see how to get recommednations from others, and creating your very own custom search engine. So, sit back, releax, and get started with Week 5!

Week 4 – RSS – Simplify, Simplify, Simplify!

Andy Morton — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:12:04 +0000

Welcome to Week 4 of TechLearning 2008! All of us frequently complain about information overload, and the fact is, it’s only going to get worse! Therefore it’s time to start learning about tools and services that will help you to streamline how you consume information. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) has been around for a while now, but not that many people are taking full advantage of what it offers. This week, you’ll be tasked with setting up an account on Google Reader and exploring a lot of the benefits of this technology. Visit the 23 Things page to get started with Week 4’s activities!

Week 2 – Blogging!

Andy Morton — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:26:28 +0000

Welcome to week two of TechLearning 2008! This week’s goal is to establish your own blog (if you don’t already have one )! I encourage you to check out both Blogger.com and Wordpress.com. Both are excellent platforms offering their own set of unique features. This activity will encompass Things 3 and 4. Next week you’ll be asked to formally use your blog to keep everyone up-to-date on your progress with each week’s objectives. If you need help, don’t hesitate to ask your fellow participants!