#11 Summary-The end or just the beginning?

-The most important thing I learned from this was the de-mystifying for me of "new" web technology. It is not that hard, I can do it and it it pretty neat stuff. My aha moment came during the Flickr assignment when the enormity of the possibilities of blogs sunk in. I always thought blogging was just people rambling on about their thoughts, but it is so much more.
-The most challenging thing for me, I'm embarrassed to say is posting those darn URL's on my blog. Something hasn't clicked for me here yet. I am going back to read from the beginning and wait for the light to turn on.
-It seems to me that the Library can use web technology to reach the masses, particularly the young people. We have to learn to communicate and speak in their world, and this is where they are, it is second nature to them. The possibilities are exciting...we need to add blogs and YouTube links to our site.We are going to need more people devoted to doing this in the future I can see. Maybe Library Lady can figure out how to clone herself.
-I loved this self-directed model of learning. To begin with, it was put together brilliantly. It was like LibraryLady was standing there talking to me. I also find that I am a hands-on learner. It is the only way for it to sink in for me. Doing things on my own time is also a plus for me. Sometimes I work best at 5 in the morning, sometimes at 11 at night and I did this at all hours of the day.
For me, this is a wonderful way of encouraging staff development.
I'm ready for the next one. Bring it on LL.