My Learning 2.0 Experience

I really enjoyed this whole program, but probably my favorite tools to play with and experience would have to be the blog itself, Facebook, and Flickr. Though I had used blogs and Flickr before enrolling in this program, I learned quite a bit more than I had known coming into it. Most of this was due not only to the well structured lessons (what do you mean my nose is turning brown?), but also the great atmosphere of collaboration and sharing that we experienced at our library.

My goals for lifelong-learning have not really changed, I'll still be an autodidact until my dying day, but I have learned the value of looking outside of my own experience to enrich my learning experience by sharing it more with others. I have always been eager to share my knowledge with others, and receive theirs in turn, but this program really pointed out the wonderful benefits that can come from participating in a collective learning experience.

Checking out the blogs of my coworkers only highlighted the extent to which they have really embraced these "things" and used them as springboards to their own lifelong learning goals. I had a great time commenting on some of those that I explored, and it was very interesting to see how others approached the same challenges that I faced in my own journey. I also was surprised to learn a few things that I had missed in my initial evaluation of each of the "things", so the review and comment process was a valuable one in and of itself.

In conclusion:

Blogging, Good!

Learning 2.0, Good!

Blue hair, Good!