Creating a Learning 2.0 List for Unity College

Here are some Learning 2.0 activities suggested for people to check out at Unity College in Maine!  For the 2008-09 school year, Quimby Library is offering pilot project areas in Wikispaces and Moodle. We are trying to include only sites that can be accessed without installing software, due to campus security restrictions. 

Check out Minerva, Quimby Library's new shared catalog: https://minerva.maine.edu/

• Use your Unity College ID barcode (excluding letters) to view your account and request items online!

Blogs: Blogger https://www.blogger.com/start or try Edublogs http://edublogs.org/

• Set up a blog!
• Comment on this blog about your experience.

RSS: Google Reader http://www.google.com/reader/

• Create an account or log in
• Choose *Discover* and search for interesting feeds
• Subscribe to some
• Click on the feed links to read what's new!
• Check out "RSS: A Quick Start Guide for Educators"

Photos: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/

• Search for interesting photos
• Set up an account
• Put up some of your own photos

Social Network-builder: Ning http://www.ning.com/

• Create your own online community
• Invite people to join

Podcasts: Check out some sample podcasts, and read a little about how to create and use them in education:

• YouTube (general) www.youtube.com/
• Environment:YalePodcast (specialized)  http://environment.yale.edu/multimedia/EnvironmentYale-Podcast/
• Educause-- ELI Discovery Tool: Guide to Podcasting http://www.educause.edu/guidetopodcasting
• Educause-- Broadcasting in Education article: http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/erm0561.pdf

Learn about online conferenceware at OPAL: http://www.opal-online.org/

• Unity College, Quimby Library is a member of OPAL (Online Programming for All Libraries), which offers online programs in conference rooms that include VoIP (voiceover IP, a way for people to talk with each other online) with presentations, web co-browswing, and chat!  The conferenceware is called iVocalize http://www.ivocalize.com/ , easy-to-use and accessible. [note: may require installed plug-in]

Online Courseware: Moodle

• Explore Moodle courseware: http://moodle.org/
• Like what you see? Want to try it? The Unity College test area is located at http://unityelearn.net/

Wiki: WikiSpaces http://www.unitycollege.wikispaces.net/

• Subscribe
• Visit the sandbox
• Explore!
• Resource: Using Wikis for Collaborative Group Work  http://connect.educause.edu/Library/Abstract/UsingWikisforCollaborativ/46420

Melora Ranney Norman, director, Quimby Library

Comments

[Melora]

I am planning to set up a self-paced learning option for faculty and staff in one of our new Moodle classrooms, where people will be able to work with library staff to explore. One-on-one or small group sessions with me to work on specific tools and/or specific applications will also be available.

[David]

Melora,

I agree with Pat that this is a nicely organized list, and some wonderful Web 2.0 resources. Am curious know your plans beyond this list... is there any training/support involved for those interested in diving in? Would love to learn more.

David

[Pat Horton]

This is a nicely organized list, Melora. It would be a great start for anyone getting into the Read/Write Web.
And your descriptions are well done.
Pat