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Hello

So . . . since I have this newly created blog I thought that I should you know, blog. I found a list of prompts on the 23 things on a stick site. So . . . Here it goes!

Why are you participating in 23 Things On a Stick? What do you hope to learn?

Well, I'm so glad that you asked me that question. As a person who not long ago had absolutely no interest in using computers for anything, I am looking forward to learning more about opportunities in cyberspace, such as this blog. Back when I was in college, 2003, I was reluctant to try and down right resistant to using the computer in my studies, save but for writing papers and researching on the internet. Yes, I am a relavity younger person in my late 20's, however I did not grow up with computers. Only through teaching myself how to type and eventually use the internet during early college did I even become interested in this new technology.

Through job experiences, and now through my current position as a Library Technician that coordinates Electronic Reserve items, I have become more comfortable with a variety of programs and tools on computers.

I think a lot to do with my new found excitement with online "things" is the fact that I am confident in learning. Just learning! You know how before you try something new, you may be nervous about attempting the "new" thing? Before, that's exactly how I felt. Now, I think of all learning experiences as a challenge. And, knowing that Everything is centered around how computer profiecient you are, it is a neccessity.

All right, back to the question. Mostly, I am participating to widen my range of skills in online tools. I am working on developing training for the student workers that are employed at the Circulation Desk at the library I work at. Having between 40-50 student workers in various job roles is a challenge is figure out how to train new workers and to keep returning workers updated on and happenings in the area. I think that many of the areas I will be exploring through this program will help in developing the way in the which the training is delivered to our student workers!

I am most looking forward to using Flickr for photos. I would like to develop training tutorials for the student workers showing step by step instructions with pictures.

That's it for now!
Megan