Thing #23!!!

What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?

I had to look back at the whole list to find my favorites. I can never pick just one! I really liked Twitter and have been told by friends who use it often that it is adicting. I feel a little more hip knowing what it is and trying to use it. I really liked delicious too. I think that it is helpful to me, both professionally and personally. Learning about delicious really helped me understand tagging, how it works and how it helps! I liked the online image generators because they were just fun!

How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?

This program made me learn but in a fun way--through play! I learn well this way. Having the time to participate in the summer is great! When it comes to technology related things, hearing someone tell me how to do it or just reading about how to do something isn't enough for me. I have to fiddle around with it and work with it to really learn how to use it. This program has also expanded my horizons and made me think about things in a new way. I have been challenged to become a serious Web 2.0'er and to encourage my collegues to join me!

Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?

I am surprised at how Thing #15 challenged me to think about how important it is for me to learn all about the Web 2.0 world and apply it to my library. I need to really jump in and challenge myself to learn more and more and not just stop with these 23 Things. If not, I think I would be in danger of being left behind. Before I started this project, I was content to let the busyness of my day to day work keep me from learning the new Web 2.0 tools. But I know now that that isn't a good plan any more. I need to be active and not complacent about new things.

What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?

I'm not sure. I liked that it was on a blog and that it was self paced. I liked that we had to create a blog to share our experiences and see what the experiences of others were as well.

If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you choose to participate?

Yes!!! How about the Next 23 Things? Or 23 Things - Part 2?

How would you describe your learning experience in ONE WORD or in ONE SENTENCE, so we could use your words to promote 23 Things learning activities?

23 Things has been a relevant, challenging, valuable, self-paced professional and personal growth experience!