Learning 2.0
So, the apex of this course has arrived. A reflection of Wednesday evenings brings many enjoyable moments to mind. I wish I had one of those individually wrapped mints, kept in a cauldron, that our professor would carry in for our taking. “How’s everybody doing?” he would ask. This was the atmosphere that brought out the willingness in everyone to feel comfortable, as we would attack new 2.0 tools for the evening. Learning through his stories and experiences would cause me to brainstorm about what I would do if I were in this or that situation. There was also the night of gaming…YES, GAMING! Librarians, this is a necessity. Whether for the patronage, you may or may not serve, or just for ones self, I can say that gaming is a learning experience done in play. Playing is ok, you know. Being introduced to Del.icio.us and RSS feeds has opened new possibilities for giving and receiving and sharing. Are these not all wonderful words that we need to practice in life? Collaborating is what 2.0 promote. Even though certain people in this course were avid users of some of the social softwares we were introduced to, I learned that 2.0 allows everyone to collaborate their knowledge and experiences. Thus, a learning environment was what Wednesdays became.
The future is taking every moment. To say that I have arrived at 2.0 would be like saying that I’ve learned everything. There are always new Sites, new tools, and new explorations to be discovered. One does not conclude from this course, for that would go against the whole point and intention of my enrolling in it. I intend to proceed on the 2.0 paths and maybe even be fortunate to discover an unfound niche along the way.
Thank you to all who have helped and taught me about 2.0. I continue to be hungry so keep feeding me what you can. I promise to reciprocate with Del.icio.us things in return.
