Thing #23 Yipee

Learning 2.0 has been a real challenge - but worth the effort. As one of my familly members often says ' There's no gain without pain'

I think I will use many of these tools for personal and library purposes. The program is well-produced.

I seem to have become slightly more comfortable and persistant in finding my way through the mazes that so often confront computer and internet users.

I plan to put the links to online software etc. into 'Delicious' so they will be easily accessible.

Also, I'm wondering if we can refer back to the program if necessary (for a refresher) in the short term future - (6-12 months)

Constructive suggestions : The program took a lot of my time at home - spending time at work was impossible - (too busy manning the desk, and difficult to concentrate with so many interruptions even if not 'on duty')

At times I felt resentful at spending up to 8 hours on a 'Thing' in the evening or at weekends. It would have been great to have had a buddy - or an extra 'help' or 'handy hint' - or 'have you checked?' section to avoid going around in circles. I felt that I had to go it alone, as it was a self-paced process. This can be useful -and character-building (!)... but potentially risky... for success.

Thanks for the wonderful opportunity. It has been extremely useful & stimulating.