Asst: Blogging

After establishing a blog through WordPress, you will be using this electronic publishing medium to share your thoughts and ideas on Web 2.0 & Library 2.0 as you progress through the course. At least one post of 200 words is required each week, though you are free to write more if inspired. Your blog posts are a place to reflect and to process concepts and experiences related to the themes of the course. Think of it as a journal that is intended to help you clarify your thoughts while contributing and sharing openly on the Web.

Although your posts should be succinct and concise (because most people prefer brief entries), they should move beyond surface-level observations and demonstrate critical thinking, evaluation, and commentary. Part of the challenge in blogging is packing meaning into a few short paragraphs.

Some blog post topics will be assigned in class. You will post a 200 word abstract of your paper on your blog the week the paper is due .

For other weeks, choose from the list below.

Ideas for blog posts include (but are not limited to):

• Responses to theories and concepts in course readings
• Reactions to posts by someone else (and adding a new dimension or angle)
• Examples of effective Web 2.0 services (and why)
• Constructive ideas/suggestions for improvement of existing library practices
• Links to new information resources to support L2 in practice
• Links to emerging technologies (what’s brand new and has potential?)
• Thoughts on the social/cultural/political/economic impacts of Web 2.0 and social networking
• Ideas of how you can (or are) implementing L2 ideas in your current work context
• Your individual philosophy or definition of L2

Remember to:

• Link out to other sites when appropriate
• Add images and embed video when appropriate

Grading: Maintaining the blog over the course of the term is part of your class participation grade.
Blog Posts & Topics Due:

Feb 2: Reflection on Library 2.0 & Participatory Service

Feb 9: Your first experience with virtual communities

Feb 15: Topic of your choice

Feb 23: Social networking

March 1: Topic of your choice

March 8: Topic of your choice

March 15: Topic of your choice

March 29: Paper Abstract & Description

April 8: Course reflection/Wrap Up