The finish line! Numbers 26 and 27

I loved the training, and I would definately do it again (if I had the choice). I've always enjoyed learning new computer skills, so the 27 things has been a great opportunity for me to keep up with new trends in the web. (Although, one co-worker said today that he read an article saying that web 2.0 was already out of date!). I'm usually overwhelmed by how quickly things change in the world of the internet, so this training has allowed me to keep with with a few of the new features of the web. I don't really do much "social networking" on the computer, and I must admit I'm looking forward to deleting myMySpace page, but many of the other Web 2.0 features will come in handy.

My favorite things in the training were:

*Learning how to create and maintain a blog (It's surprisingly easy)

*understanding the possible applications of Del.icio.us for Reference

*Using technorati to find new sources of information

*I loved the generators, just for the fun of it

*I'm amazed and addicted to YouTube now

*Rollyo was interesting--although I'm not sure what to do with it

I think I'll need to concentrate on using a few of these features--I usually need to use something on a regular basis to become competent in it.

One concern I have about KCLS incorporating some of these technologies is that I hope there won't be too many places to go to get information about the library system. I like having most of the info coming into my email. I check the Intranet and look at the Memo, and I'm not sure I'll be able to check different blogs or wikis on a regular basis. And even though Bloglines incorporates a lot of it into one place, it's still more time consuming to check several different places.

I managed to find help fairly easily, either from a "2.0 Advocate"--mainly Matt in AnswerLine, and from co-workers who had figured out something that I had trouble figuring out on my own.

I'd love it if we could continue this--past the 27 things. I don't want to be bombarded with a lot of new things, but if David (or someone) could identify new and significant sites or technolgies, that would be great. It would be more convenient if these could be sent to our email accounts, with a link to a blog or wiki or whatever.

That's about it for now. Thanks to David for all of your hard work--you did a great job!