Relax and Reflect

I am kind of sad to end this program. I learned a lot and had fun doing it. I also liked having permission and time given to explore these new tools. I doubt if I would have done half of this on my own. My favorite excercises were Pandora, Flickr, You Tube, Avatars, and Gaming. All the "fun" ones of course. Of the "useful" ones I will definately use Search Engines, Maps, I.M., and Online Applications. I think this will affect how I use the internet in that I will not automatically go for the "old school" way of doing things when I now know new tools online for accomplishing my tasks. I think the program was set up very well with each excercise building on the last. The only thing to change might be the amount of time to complete the program and each excercise. I did get a taste of what each tool can do but I would have enjoyed having more time exploring and becoming more proficient at each one before moving on. I would sign up for similar programs in the future without question. Sno-Isle needs to continue offering training like this no matter what the budget concerns. We are moving into a technological future (and present) and the library work place needs to reflect what is going on outside. That is the only way to keep the connection with patrons and be a source for learning and communication. As Buzz Lightyear says, "To infinity and beyond!"
Irish Girl out... for now...