The Learning 2.0 programme has been an interesting exercise. Although there is much out there a balance must be met. This is true when applying these skills to the library situation. I see that some are already looking to set up PBWiki's but we need to be aware of committing too much to new technological tools. It is important to remember that many staff may not be comfortable with use of computers (but may not say it) and likewise many are not as competent as they think. The adage "To err is human, but to really stuff up use a computer" springs to mind. Equally the KISS principle also applies. After almost 40 years of using computers my two legs knows too well the problems of too much technology, where the problems of a crash expand exponentially with the complexity demanded. Many of the tasks can be applied to library usuage but many are at a more personal level.
Equally before everyone rushes out using these new skills remember that a lot of them absorb a lot of bandwidth and the system is slow enough as it is - or so my two legs says.
The programme was worth while for catching up and seeing how the Internet has changed, from the days when my two legs used DOS as his commands to touch a button today. On a personal level some things will definitely get used and I am sure my two legs has some ideas in mind.
Also now that one sees the potential there would be a need for further training to keep up with this rapidly expanding cyberworld.
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Totally agree that this was just one window that we looked into and great to read about your learnings along the way. Well done on finishing.
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