Learning 2.0

Learning 2.0 has been a good program for me to experience in order to help me become more comfortable with technology.  Through this program I have come to develop more of a curiosity rather than a fear for the world of technology.  Before going through 2.0 my greatest fear was that I would do something to infect my computer, give out too much information, or erase something of importance.  Working with this program I have come to feel more at ease in trying new things and applying them to other areas other than my class. 

I have always wanted to know more about what the new technology was capable of doing.  Once I felt more comfortable and relaxed it became fun, though still frustrating at times.  It was liberating to be able to use my new skills to create new things and communicate in different ways rather than be reluctant and hesitant. 

As a future librarian, this would be a good program to encourage my faculty to go through, plus use the skills I have learned to benefit and enhance my library program.  When visiting with librarians, they often state how they wish they knew more about technology, and they have had to learn as they go.  I believe that learning 2.0 has given me confidence to know that I could “learn as I go” as new technologies are introduced and used in the educational world. 

To help me keep somewhat current with technology, in the future I plan on taking online UEN technology classes for my professional development classes that will keep me somewhat up-to-date in this fast-paced advancing world of technology.