Folksonomy is when people attribute tags to information they find for the purposes of retrieval.
Taxonomy is when information is tagged using controlled vocabularies by information professionals.
The benefits of folksonomy is that it is more relevant to the individual user and uses current terminology that feels more natural to the user.
The benefits of taxonomy is that it is organised and efficient for many users.
I feel like there is a place for both and finding this combination and respecting both is important.
I can't believe that one of the all time most popular tags on Flickr is "raw".
I also can't believe that Wikipedia has only one paid staff throughout the world. Truly remarkable.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Social media V Social networking sites
Definition to explain the difference between social media and social networking:
"We use the term “social networking” to describe sites primarily designed to facilitate interaction between users who share interests, attitudes and activities, such as Facebook and MySpace. We use “social media” to refer to sites that allow individuals to share content they have created, such as YouTube (video sharing) and Flickr (photo sharing). While interaction occurs on social media sites, the primary purpose of the site is to publish and share content."
"We use the term “social networking” to describe sites primarily designed to facilitate interaction between users who share interests, attitudes and activities, such as Facebook and MySpace. We use “social media” to refer to sites that allow individuals to share content they have created, such as YouTube (video sharing) and Flickr (photo sharing). While interaction occurs on social media sites, the primary purpose of the site is to publish and share content."
Digital Natives
"Sharing Privacy & Trust in Our Networked World"
A report to the OCLC membership
This was some interesting reading regarding the use of the Internet by people surveyed across a number of countries. I did disagree with the information professionals "who saw little merit educational or otherwise in what is happening on these sites (social networking sites)"
I find these sites are being used widely in an educational setting as well as for many other and varied purposes. I work in education and we are constantly trying to implement social networking into the curriculum.
I could relate easily to the levels of engagement with the Internet. I didn't use the Internet whilst I was at school. I did begin to use it at University but only in a 'Browsing/Purchasing' manner. After completing Uni I began to use it for 'Interacting Activities' as I was on email and searching and then later for 'Creating Activities' as I now have webpages, profiles on social networking and social media sites. I engage daily with the Internet and my life would not be the same without it.
I regularly use Commercial sites, especially for purchasing books and clothes. I love that I can buy items from anywhere in the world from the comfort of my living room. I use social networking sites especially Facebook and Twitter for stay in contact with friends and I use social media for sharing information and finding clips on youtube.
I feel like I was an average statistic. I would have loved to see where Australia rated and compared in comparison to the countries surveyed.
A report to the OCLC membership
This was some interesting reading regarding the use of the Internet by people surveyed across a number of countries. I did disagree with the information professionals "who saw little merit educational or otherwise in what is happening on these sites (social networking sites)"
I find these sites are being used widely in an educational setting as well as for many other and varied purposes. I work in education and we are constantly trying to implement social networking into the curriculum.
I could relate easily to the levels of engagement with the Internet. I didn't use the Internet whilst I was at school. I did begin to use it at University but only in a 'Browsing/Purchasing' manner. After completing Uni I began to use it for 'Interacting Activities' as I was on email and searching and then later for 'Creating Activities' as I now have webpages, profiles on social networking and social media sites. I engage daily with the Internet and my life would not be the same without it.
I regularly use Commercial sites, especially for purchasing books and clothes. I love that I can buy items from anywhere in the world from the comfort of my living room. I use social networking sites especially Facebook and Twitter for stay in contact with friends and I use social media for sharing information and finding clips on youtube.
I feel like I was an average statistic. I would have loved to see where Australia rated and compared in comparison to the countries surveyed.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Web 2.0
Web 2.0 is a new platform of technology that allows for greater participation and connectedness in virtual communities. Users can add & access & exchange content with easy to use webs services. There are services that allow greater connectedness between users and between users and online services and software applications.
It's a wonderful world we live in!
It's a wonderful world we live in!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Assessment Item 1
Social networking is the online sharing of information and connecting with like minded individuals and groups.
I enjoy using Twitter for professional development, I follow a number of teacher librarians and find their posts really positive for my own repetoire of skills. I also like to post content that I find interesting or of benefit.
I connect with friends and family on Facebook, however I'm looking forward to using this as a more professional tool in this subject.
I currently use Diigo to tag my favourite sites. I only use it for my own organisation of sites, however and would like to use it more for social networking purposes.
I also have this online learning journal that I use to record my learnings and experiences from my Masters degree, however I havent been very active in following others.
From this subject I would like to learn more about using social networking and media for my own professional development. I would like to be a stronger participant rather than observing. I would like to gain more ideas for implementing social media into the library and classroom.
I really love social networking and media and I'm keen to learn anything I can to utilise it more effectively.
I enjoy using Twitter for professional development, I follow a number of teacher librarians and find their posts really positive for my own repetoire of skills. I also like to post content that I find interesting or of benefit.
I connect with friends and family on Facebook, however I'm looking forward to using this as a more professional tool in this subject.
I currently use Diigo to tag my favourite sites. I only use it for my own organisation of sites, however and would like to use it more for social networking purposes.
I also have this online learning journal that I use to record my learnings and experiences from my Masters degree, however I havent been very active in following others.
From this subject I would like to learn more about using social networking and media for my own professional development. I would like to be a stronger participant rather than observing. I would like to gain more ideas for implementing social media into the library and classroom.
I really love social networking and media and I'm keen to learn anything I can to utilise it more effectively.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
INF506
I cannot believe I have oe subject left of my Masters in Teacher Librarianship. I spent my last school holidays doing study visits at a range of libraries in Melbourne. I was particularly impressed with The Melbourne City Library that used their space really effectively and was very user friendly.
I received a credit for my ETL505 subject. I enjoyed learning about the nature of cataloguing. I feel like I really need to focus on ensuring I practice the learning to keep working on my knowledge and skills in this area.
Looking forward to getting into it!!!
I received a credit for my ETL505 subject. I enjoyed learning about the nature of cataloguing. I feel like I really need to focus on ensuring I practice the learning to keep working on my knowledge and skills in this area.
Looking forward to getting into it!!!
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