Going Forward

I really enjoyed learning about the online tools that we can use to promote library services and resources using web 2.0 tools. I've thought about ways to promote the various sites. Perhaps adding a link to the blog or wiki in the signature line of emails. Maybe even making posters and book marks to promote the sites.

Book Review

This beautifully illustrated adaptation of a South African Folktale by John Steptoe is about two very different sisters. Manyara is beautiful but has a short temper, and little humility. However, her sister Nyasha is not only beautiful but considerate and kind to all she encounters. Their father Mufaro gets word that the King is looking for a wife, and they travel to the city to meet the king. Without giving too much away, the readers learn that showing others kindness and humility goes a long way. I highly recommend this book for elementary and middle school students who are studying folk tales and fairy tales. It is a great way to expose students to culturally diverse texts.

7 Things Online- Blogs and Wikis

I am now participating in a course called 7 Things Online. For this post we are to discuss the difference between a blog and a Wiki. If I remember correctly the word blog is short for web log. A blog simply lists posts by it's author. The posts may contain pictures and links. People who read the blog can comment on each post. Where as a wiki is a website. The wiki is created by one user with various themes or topics in mind. Other users can post comments to the wiki and/or edit pages on the wiki. ;-)