Using Web2.0 in Libraries

WEB 2.0and

LIBRARY 2.0

In a TAFEClassroom

Tony Whittingham

“20:20 Vision”TAFE NSW

Library Conference 2007

AIMS OF THISPRESENTATION

library services

To assist you to evaluate the potential of:

Web2.0 technologies

for education

and

Web 2.0 : Do it yourself,

Collaboration, Interaction, Multimedia

I shall update my library blog,add information to the library wiki,

and record a “How to use the Library” podcast.

LIBRARY 2.0

I use the subject’s wikito access instructions,resources, participate

in discussions andplan my projects.

I use my blog topromote my projects

I use Web2.0 software toproduce my

projects.

STUDENTS USING WEB 2.0

SCENARIO You are attending lectures for the Library 2.0 Diploma.

Your group will be required to complete a range of Web 2.0 tasks.

A class wiki has been created with instructions,resources, examples andtutorials to help you complete your tasks.

WIKI:Add your group’s resources, comments and discussions to your class wiki space.

VODCAST:Record and upload to YouTube your group’s video, “A Tour Through a TAFE Library”.

PODCAST:Record and upload to Podomatic an interview with your group, “The Future of Libraries”.

BLOG:1. Post reports on the progress of your group’s Podcast and Vodcast projects.

2. Provide links to the group’s Podcast and Vodcast.

WEB 2.0 TASKS

SUBJECT WIKIInstructionsResources

Student work spacesDiscussion forums

WEB2.0 VTE MODELWEB2.0 VTE MODEL

Web2.0 Host Servicese.g.Podomatic - YouTubeShareFile - Flickr

Students’ BlogsMessagesPromoteShowcase

Students’ CommunityParticipatory learning

Collaboration - SharingPeer review

WIKI SUBJECTS PORTAL

Protected wiki – only registered students can add content, use work spaces

and participate in discussions.

Participatory learningCollaboration - Sharing

Peer review

Wiki SubjectInstructionsResources

Student work spacesDiscussion forums

TEACHER

STUDENTS

Students’ Community

Students Web 2.0Exercise

Subject: Instructional Design

1. Research your topic.

2. Create a instruction for your topic. Include: A user guide, video lesson, podcast interview

3. Add your instruction to the class Wiki Book

4. Promote and link in your blog.

1. Starting school

by Mary

StudentsWeb 2.0Exercise

Subject: ESOL(Computer Awareness)

1. Research your topic.

2. Add your content to your topic page in our class wiki.

3. Add your comments to other students’ pages

1. Create a video summarising your achievements in this subject.

2. Embed the video in the class wiki.

2. Promote and create a link to the video in your blog

Student’s Web 2.0Exercise

Subject: Conceptual Skills

Uses generic workplace technologies.Teach about AND teach with.

Makes teaching and learninginterestingand fun.

Emphasises essential skills for the 21st Century WHY WEB 2.0 ?WHY WEB 2.0 ?WHY WEB 2.0 ?WHY WEB 2.0 ?

COLLABORATION – COMMUNICATION - CREATIVITYCOLLABORATION – COMMUNICATION - CREATIVITYCOLLABORATION – COMMUNICATION - CREATIVITYCOLLABORATION – COMMUNICATION - CREATIVITY

PersonalInformation

Portals

Campus Community

Library 2.0Support for Vocational Training and Education (VTE)

BLOGS* News* Resources* Services

WIKIS* Share* Participate* Collaborate

PODCASTS* Training* Events* Interviews

WEB SITE* Resources* Services

SEARCHENGINES

RSSFEEDS

Campus Community

PULL INFORMATION PUSH INFORMATION

STATIC INFORMATION DYNAMIC INFORMATION

FEEDBACK

E

PUSH

Studentsusing

informationportals

PULL

Studentsusing

searchengines

Library’s Application of Push and Pull Technology

BLOG FEEDS BLOGS

PERSONAL INFORMATION PORTAL

Using PUSH and PULL technologies for library information updates

Pageflakestomtafe@mail.com

PUSH

PULL

PULL

Thank youTony Whittingham

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.  ~Cicero

You are using PULL technology when you use the Internet/Intranet,

to locate and download information.

You are using PUSH technology when you allow information to be

sent automatically to your computer.

Websites Blogs - Wikis

Personal Information PortaleMail – RSS - Podcasts

PUSH AND PULL INFORMATION RETRIEVAL

Library 2.0 is about encouraging and enabling a library’s community ofusers to participate, contributing their own views on resources they haveused and new ones to which they might wish access.

will they be used to further knowledge, or will they simplycreate more work for librarians?

quotes from:

StudentsWeb 2.0Exercise

Subject: ESOL

1. Locate images for your country. of origin.

2. Create a digital story and add to our class wiki.

3. Add your comments to other students’ stories.

(Computer Awareness)

StudentsWeb 2.0Exercise

Subject: ESOL

1. Locate images for your country. of origin.

2. Create a digital story and add to our class wiki.

3. Add your comments to other students’ stories.

(Computer Awareness)

Students Web 2.0Exercise

Subject: Industry Studies

1. Write a script for an interview with an ‘industry expert’.

2. Record interview.

3. Create podcast.

4. Promote and create a link to your podcast in your blog.

Interview with Author