# 23 Is this really the end? Or just the beginning ...

My view is that it is only the beginning, & not the end. I can honestly say that Learning 2.0 has thoroughly stimulated me. I have gained a lot of knowledge & skills that now i can independently utilse. "My resources are now the richer".

My favourite discovery exercises comsist of:

*manipulating images with Flicker
*creating my own search engine with Rollyo
*setting up my own social bookmarks with Del.icio.su
*contributing to the Favourite Leisure Time Activity Wiki
*Making full use of the Web-based Applications
*Coming up to speed with video sharing & podcasts

I must say that the challenge exercises intrigued me. I got a real buzz when i achieved the challenge exercises.

Next time round though, some instruction needs to be more methodical. Some people are struggling to complete the program as the instruction provided is not clear enough.

# 22 Browsing Audiobooks

It was a good experience to hear several Audiobooks. Titles i listened to include: King Grisly-Beard by Gebrüder Grimminc, Dedication by Kipling, Rudyard, Rumpelstiltskin by The Brothers Grimm & Alone by Edgar Allan Poe. The recording of these titles was clear & in some cases even expression was added to the plot. However, i would like to see a wider choice in the title range for viewing.

Some titles cannot be accessed without registering your membership & paying a subscription fee.

# 21 Learning English Podcasts

Given that Learning English is an area of interest of mine, i specifically did a search on Podcast.net, one of the podcast directories. At Brimbank Libraries we have put together a website catering for those wanting to learn english. My podcast search found various podcasts that could be added to our site in terms of english conversation, idioms, spelling, grammar, etc. As those learning english are taught about english conversation, idioms, spelling, & grammar, they need real life exeperiences to validate their learning. In turn, I have set up an RSS feed to learning English in one of my side bars.

I prefer Podcast.net over Yahoo Search Audio. I was not impressed with the search results gained from Yahoo Search Audio. I obtained more appropriate results from Podcast.net than Yahoo Search Audio. Furthermore, i particularly liked using the topic categories found on Podcast.net.

I encourage you to have a browse through my Learning English RSS feed located on the sidebar. Please send any feedback via the comments.

# 20 How to Roast a Xmas Turkey as per wholegourmet

As the Xmas session is approaching i thought that wholegourmet's video is appropriate for the upcomming occasion. I really enjoyed searching through the You Tube categories to discover the Howto & Style section. I have a big interest into the Do-it-yourself activities.This is why i have posted the "How to Roast a Turkey by wholegourmet.

Along with uploading author visits through You Tube or Google Videos or Yahoo Videos, libraries could use this methodology even for delivering instruction or listening to distance conferences or meeting. Libraries could also teach patrons how to create You Tube videos.

# 19 My Web 2.0 Award Votes

My votes in the category of Events in the 2007 Web 2.0 awards go to Eventful.

I really like the layout of the page, & that i obtained results for Community Events located in the Melbourne area. I did a search for Community Events around the Brimbank area but got no results. The Eventful website just does not have any listings for local enough community/neighbourhood events. I would like to see this Eventful website delve deeper into the community scene. Although Brimbank council does pick up community events listed around the Brimbank area, it would be nice to see more small scale coomunity events have a good place to show case their events. I'm sure there are many other small scale community events that are not publicly listed enough.

Has anyone found a good website that does a good job of showcasing real community/neighbourhood events? I'm wouldn't mind receiving some feedback on this issue.

# 18 The World of Web-based Applications

I have browsed at the Web based applications found at ZOHO.

I cannot believe the online possibiities avaiable at Zoho. The registrant can create a word processing document as i am doing with Zoho Writer. Zoho Projects can be used for project management. A spreadsheet can be created with Zoho Sheet. Online presentations are achievable with Zoho Show. Web conferencing can be initiated with Zoho Meeting. There is even a Zoho Wiki in the world of wikis. Zoho Notebook enables online note taking. Group decisions on a particular topic can be run through Zoho Chat. I created a database about applying for library jobs with Zoho DB & Reports. Other applications include Zoho Mail & Zoho Business. I entered my first appointment in Zoho Planner, which is the Macedonian Internet Training Session that i am running on Tuesday the 4th December. Additionally, there are Zoho Utilities, Events, Videos, & Zoho APIs. Besides these there are further applications worth testing for your self. I never thought that online applications could be so comprehensive.

Well what do you know, i have created marketing for ZOHO.

#17 Playing around with WIKIS

I have added my bog to the to the Favorite Blogs page under the BRIMBANK LIBRARY SERVICE BLOGS.

I must say that the current instructions to do this task need further amendments. Some task instructions need a step by step format including visual style inclusions to complement the text. I can see that people will get lost in doing this rather simple task unless they are really IT savvy.

Nonetheless i enjoyed adding an entry to the Favourite Leisure Time Activity Wiki. Read my entry titled: The Love of Creating Personal Jewellery.