Module+4+readings+and+thoughts

1. [] encourage using 21st knowledge and tools to get in contact with customers, at the level that they are accustomed to. []  Common sense, but good. A succinct but good list of reasons for why libraries should use social media – for advertising, understanding users better, responding to feedback and communication. []  A good list, shame it’s not like some others that offer similar alternatives for schools which may block sites. []  Very similar to Did you know 4.0 in that it presents the here and now and the future of social networking and therefore there is the need for policy to enable a proactive approach to their implementation. []  An interesting look at how libraries already crowd source and what they can do in the future. []  “Users increasingly expect socialized and personalized environments.” – shouldn’t they, how do they have their say and when do we act on it - should be the question. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">I guess I still have question marks over the authenticity of some users and the safety aspect for students – perhaps if there was an organisational based version I’d feel more comfortable. However I’d be curious to hear how it goes being introduced into a school environment. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">A good list <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Friend feed sounds like a great time saver. I guess like Facebook it would be necessary to explain to students the pros and cons of who you allow to be a follower. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Interesting. It is so easy to see that blogs or wikis could be applied to the Design Process and Portfolios produced in TAS. Each part of the process could have its own page. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Kids would love to publish to Flickr, if it’s blocked Edmodo features a similar sharing component.