A fun self-directed online program for families to learn about popular social networking tools. Join other families in this engaging experience and discover creative online tools together in a safe and friendly environment.
Things List
Week 1
Introduction to Web 2.0
1. What is web 2.0.
2. Who are Digital Natives?
3. Browsing and searching.
3. Let's be safe online.
4. Getting started - Introductions and getting a library card.
Week 2
Making it Personal
1. Design your own blog.
2. Personalizing your online world with RSS and IGoogle.
Week 3
Photosharing and Editing
1. Explore Flickr and upload some images.
2. Play around with Mashups and Image Generators.
Week 4
Communication and Collaboration
1. Lets get talking: Email, chat, IM (instant messaging), SMS text messaging, video chat, and Twitter and Skype.
2. See how wiki's work.
3. Work together with Google Docs.
Week 5
Learn and Play in an Organized Way
1. Explore tagging and social bookmarking with Diigo.
2. Discover some online productivity tools.
Week 6
Library 2.0
1. Largo Public Library applications.
2. Use Web 2.0 for reference assistance.
3. Download free Ebooks and music.
4. Catalog your books using LibraryThing.
Week 7
Watch and Listen
1. Explore YouTube and embed a video in your blog.
2. Learn about podcasts and subscribe to one.
3. Streaming music - create your own online playlists.
Week 8
Lifelong Learning Fun
1. Ways to stay current with new technology.
2. More fun with Google.
3. Gaming.
4. Family history interviews.
5. Survey.
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