Last Call...

Well it's all over, so I will try and do this last one as quickly as possible ;)

• What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
  I think my favorite was generating images at LetterJames. I had already heard/seen a few of the websites, but this one really tickled my fancy.
  
• How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
  The idea that you 'know everything' has become completely outdated in the digital 2.0 world. New ideas are constantly being brought out through incredible websites, and it's humbling.
  
• Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
  Admittedly, at first I didn't think I had the time, or was unwilling to make the time. I consider the whole 23 things an 'unexpected discovery'. I learned so much, and I'm glad I decided to do it.
  
• What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
  Maybe next time we could learn about 18 things instead?
  
  And last but not least…
  
  
• If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you again chose to participate?
  Absolutely. I definitely did not give this a chance at first, and I am glad I took the time to do it.

Drew

Drinks are on Me!

The site i reviewed was... surprise, surprise: Cocktail Builder
Wow first of all, this is an incredible site. Once I put in the ingredients I had in my liquor cabinet, it instantly provided me a list of drinks I could make, as well as a list of drinks I could make if I had one more kind of liquor (and 2 more, 3 more etc.)
While this may be an alcoholic's best friend, it would also be an excellent tool for anyone hosting a Xmas party or even a dinner party, who is unfamiliar with drink making.

Drew

Zoho Writing a Winning Idea

Wow, I really like what I found at Zoho. A really easy-to-use online word processor. My only question is: where was this 7 years ago when I really could have used it, at University. I think this is another element that the Web will always been known for: open and free software that can compete with a suite that you would have to buy. As long as these things exist, it only serves to make the web more accesible and open to all sorts of people in all sorts of income brackets.

Drew

Library 2.0

To me, the one article that stood out was the dangers of 'Techno-lust'. In our pursuit of Library 2.0 we may end becoming enamored with new technology that may appear to be long lasting, but may become obsolete before we realize.
To me Library 2.0 means flexibility. The idea that the user and the library can create that connection (the user needs something that the library has) in a multitude of ways. That the user can connect to the library with whatever means they have.
I also see Library 2.0 as a means to adapt to the NEXT wave, and the wave after that. I'm sure no one thinks that 2.0 will be the last time libraries will be 'revolutionized'.

Drew

Techno-Wha?

I really liked the taggins system with Technocrati. I found that they were easy to use and understand. I also thought it was really cool that you could see who has chosen a certain blog as their favorite, and then go into their profile and check to see what else they have as their favorite. This exactly why I love web 2.0. Online collaboration and social networking, all from the computer.

Drew

Mmmm this site tastes good!

Despite it's name Del.icio.us is a website that has huge potential. My first impression was: Wouldn't this be useful for a Professor or a TA who want their class to keep up with certain topics. "Check out the del.icio.us account for this week's readings." And the class would all be able to access the links, without a waste of paper, or issues about finding the information.
This could also be used quite usefully for a school. Since ciriculum's are often the same each year, the library could add links to the subject as each year goes on, and it would also help to create a sense of continuity as the links would remain even if the teacher were to change.

Drew

Wow Rollyo certainly is an incredible idea. I wonder if these types of search engines will ever be popular will the layperson? While Google is great for general searches I can definitely see why I would rather search for a recipe on Rollyo. It gives a more speicific search target so you don't have to pour through three or four pages to find a decent link.
I've included a link to my Rollyo search bar, which is set to help someone search for news in the Comic book industry:
http://rollyo.com/bigbaddru/drus_comics_search/

Drew