I would like to begin this blog post by writing about some of my favorite discoveries with this 23 Things project. I looked through my past blog entries to review my favorites. First of all, I enjoyed the ease and entertainment of downloading a book with Overdrive. I listened to it for about an hour last night at home and really enjoyed it.
Secondly I liked exploring Zoho’s web based applications including the project management application. For some reason it was just really interesting for me to see what Project Management software looks like. Save for one job, I have never worked for a for-profit cooperation and so I find it really interesting to look inside that world.
I also will put to use the local restaurant recommendations that I got from PB Wiki. Wiki’s are collaborative and somewhat informal and I like that.
One application I know I will use in the future is Technorati. You see applications like Bloglines make me nervous because content is always being added to your in-box. With this set-up I don’t ever feel like I am done reading things. It makes me anxious. But with Technorati I can just search a topic and read posts by all sorts of blog written by different people and when I am done I can just close that window and nothing accumulates for me to read later. It eliminates the anxiety for me.
My final favorite 23 Things application is Flickr. I used Flickr before the 23 Things but it was only after I did the Flickr exercises that I really started to appreciate it. I like the mashups; they can be really fun and useful. I also liked how you can blog through Flickr. Also I got a digital camera from Christmas so now I will have some new photos to upload in Flickr. I can send pictures out to friends and family. I don’t know how I will be able to use it in my current position but it is something I can think on.
Here are some final wrap- up thoughts. I think I would say that this program has made me more excited about technology. I was already somewhat excited about technology but this program has made me more excited about technology in libraries, particularly creating promotional materials using mashups and other creative software.
While working on these 23 Things I was lucky enough to have a desk and computer to work at. I cannot help but think though this program would have been more difficult to participate in if I did not have a personal computer to use. So for that I feel lucky.
I am glad I participated in this program, but am relieved it is almost over because of the time commitment. Thanks for your efforts in implementing and running this program!Thank you for participating in this project. We hope that you have learned something lasting and that we as a system can all benefit from our new knowledge.
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