Week Two/Create-A-Blog for CSLA 2.0

Well, have to mind my P's & Q's on this blog - no ranting or raving about the injustices of the world; just good, clean, librarian-type fun... The Lifelong Learning tutorial was interesting. Technically, it was easy to maneuver; I particularly liked the features that enabled me to read the text (left-screen) and skip to the next page when ready. It was simple, but content-rich enough to hold my attention - outlining several productive concepts in an accessible manner. The idea of lifelong learning is not a new one, but it can seem difficult to inspire this passion in today's youngsters (no work-ethic. harrumph!). Getting the little darlings jazzed up isn't impossible, but it is imperative that we speak their lingo - and their ling is technotalk. The Y-Gen crowd (and the upcoming Z's) could care less about old skool (read "traditional") methodologies or motivations: they want what they want when they want it - and they usually want to get it with as little effort as possible and right now. It is possible to connect with these students/users in a library setting? Absolutely. Get wired (these kids are born wired). Cut to the chase (don't waste their time - they'll let you know!). And don't be afraid to make mistakes (while many of us over thirty approach technology cautiously, our patrons instinctively interact with it). They might do things to offend our sensibilities, but in the blink of an eye, they will rule our world. Better make friends with them now... (My work here for today is done. Off to create an avatar. Ciao.)