Activity#6, Google Maps

I’ve used Google maps before just to find the locations of places around the city. Another feature of Google maps is that you can actually create your own customised maps with descriptive text, videos, photos and rich text. This map can either be private or listed publically. You’ll need to sign in to your Google account to do this.
You can also draw the route from one place to another and include the driving directions. It even gives you a time and distance estimate. Very cool!
http://maps.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=68480
Here is a little map I created.

Activity#5, Google Docs

Google docs is fantastic for working collaboratively. I use this often to collate information for updating contact details and conducting short surveys. You can use the forms to create a questionnaire which feeds straight into a spreadsheet. You can then manipulate the data as you would in an Excel spreadsheet.

Activity#4, Web2.0

I find the concept of Library2.0 intriguing and very logical. Since libraries have traditionally been kowledge repositories, it is interesting to see them taking on the 'social responsibility' of providing information in a connected world. I see their role as critical in teaching users to cope in a world of information overload.

Activity#2, Create a blog

I am really looking forward to learning more about Web2.0 and how to apply the tools in a teaching and learning environment. Exciting times!