The document provides an overview of using Web 2.0 tools for book talks. It defines Web 2.0 and discusses why school librarians should use these tools, including to meet literacy outcomes, reach different learners, and learn about students. The document then gives a brief overview of blogs, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Delicious, Flickr, and wikis as Web 2.0 tools that can be used for book talks, and provides some examples of how each could be implemented.

1. Book Talking & Web 2.0

2. Notes to VLSA attendees: Sorry my presentation ran a bit long. I hope that sharing the slide presentation will be helpful to you. The last slide mentions two books I found very helpful by Linda W. Braun.

3. Who am I? “ The Internet is the first thing that humanity has built that humanity doesn't understand, the largest experiment in anarchy that we have ever had.” Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google Inc.

4. Today’s objectives: Define Web 2.0 Provide reasons for using Web 2.0 tools for book talks Give a brief overview of some Web 2.0 tools and how you can use them for book talks and/or book discussion lessons Instill excitement about the possibilities!

5. Definitions of Web 2.0 on the Web: a phrase coined by O'Reilly Media in 2004 to refer to a “second generation” of Internet-based services that let people collaborate and share information online in new ways such as social networking sites, wikis, communication tools, and folksonomies. opencontent.wgbh.org/report/glossary.html A trend in web design and development - a perceived second generation of web-based communities and hosted services (such as social-networking sites, wikis and blogs) which aim to facilitate creativity , collaboration, and sharing between users. www.cpseo.com/glossary.html A term that refers to a supposed second generation of Internet-based services . These usually include tools that let people collaborate and share information online, such as social networking sites, wikis, communication tools, and folksonomies. axagen.com/blog/ a term introduced in 2004 to characterize design patterns in a constellation of new generation Web applications which may provide an ... www.csa.com/discoveryguides/scholarship/gloss.php A term to generally describe web sites and services where the content is shaped partially or entirely by the users (instead of being read-only and published by a sponsoring company). ets.tlt.psu.edu/learningdesign/web20glossary There is no simple definition for Web 2.0. Broadly put, it is a paradigm shift in the way the Internet is used. Web 2.0 involves a more open approach to the Internet, in particular user-generated content, Blogs, Podcasts, social media, review sites, Wikipedia, etc. www.inetasia.com/NewsandEvents/seo-terminology-explained.html A mix of technology and business process that facilitates conversational marketing . www.bottlepr.co.uk/glossary.html

6. Why should school librarians use Web 2.0 for Book Talks?

7. The future…

8. Why should school librarians use Web 2.0 for Book Talks?

9. Why should school librarians use Web 2.0 for Book Talks? We can attach literacy outcomes: Reading, Writing, Technology, Research

10. Why should school librarians use Web 2.0 for Book Talks? We can attach literacy outcomes: Reading, Writing, Technology, Research We can reach different kinds of learners

11. Why should school librarians use Web 2.0 for Book Talks? We can attach literacy outcomes: Reading, Writing, Technology, Research We can reach different kinds of learners We can learn about students in new ways and make connections which will facilitate future learning opportunities

12. http://www.briansolis.com/2008/08/introducing-conversation-prism.html Perhaps most importantly, the process of listening and observing will reveal the cultures of the very communities you may wish to engage. ... This is about creating and cultivating relationships with people, online and in the real world, and these relationships are defined by mutual value and benefits.

13. Why should school librarians use Web 2.0 for Book Talks? We can attach literacy outcomes: Reading, Writing, Technology, Research We can reach different kinds of learners We can learn about students in new ways and make connections which will facilitate future learning opportunities We can be relevant (cool?), we can shape the content & we can keep our tech skills sharp

14. Can we measure these? Literacy outcomes? Reading? Writing? Technology? Research? Reached new learners? Made new connections that facilitated otherwise unrealized learning opportunities? Coolness level? Our job satisfaction level?

15. What Web 2.0 technologies are available that can be utilized for book talks?

17. For today... Blogs MySpace and FaceBook Twitter Delicious Flickr Wikis

18. Things to consider Be willing to experiment - beta Try to determine what kids are mostly using already Different ages are attracted to different technologies Keep it fun!

19. Blogs & Book Talking Web + Log = Blog Writing/Reading focused 2 Types Librarian as main contributor Students as main contributors Examples http://weathersfielddcfblog.blogspot.com/ http://yabooktalk.blogspot.com/

20. Blogs & Book Talking Read a book talk blog post Comment to a post using at least three sentences and citing one relevant web link. Create a post about a book. Find an author’s blog and post a comment.

21. Blogs & Book Talking Reading Create reading content to meet your needs (discuss themes, characters, etc.) Writing Succinct and interesting – aids in learning how to write introductions and conclusions Spelling and grammar ! Technology Plagiarism (WWW=easy cut & paste) Copy right Safety/Privacy Research Relevant and authoritative links

22. MySpace/FaceBook & Book Talking Post book comments Have book authors as *friends* Decorate pages with book paraphernalia Promote books & programs

23. MySpace/FaceBook & Book Talking Social Networking Way to connect with others (posts, photos, events, etc.) Form of self-expression High promotional factor Examples: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=94131834 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1265117063

24. Twitter & Book Talking Real-time Social Networking – “What are you doing?” Quick Messaging (under 140 characters) Web, phone, MySpace, FaceBook http://shortmealservice.com/ http://twitter.com/home

25. Twitter & Book Talking Message book promos Message first lines of a book Message when books come in Kids message back book review Kids message back haiku about a book

26. Delicious & Book Talking Social Bookmarking Bookmarks can be accessed from anywhere Find out what others are bookmarking http://delicious.com/ProctorLibraryBookTalks

27. Delicious & Book Talking Start a delicious account for web pages devoted to kid’s books Have kids read one link from that account Create a scavenger hunt within the account Have kids help create tags for accounts Have kids add links and create tags for a web page

28. Flickr & Book Talking Social & Sharing Photo Manager Use groups/invitations to control sharing Organize with sets and tags http://www.flickr.com

29. Flickr & Book Talking Create a Flickr account for book talks Take a picture of a book cover along with an object or in a setting that relates to the story. Take 3 pictures that relate to the book and tag them appropriately. Comment on other student’s book photos. Tag other student’s book photos.

30. Flickr & Book Talking Reading Visual images: literal & figurative meanings Writing Tagging is cataloging! Subject headings vs. key words Spelling and grammar ! Technology Uploading photos Personal copy right and licenses Safety/Privacy

31. Wikis & Book Talking Edit, delete, modify web pages Living document Invite individuals Easy, on-line way to do a class collaborative project on a book Edits are tracked

32. Wikis & Book Talking Create a wiki for book collaborative project with the class Book presentation for another class https://my.pbwiki.com/ Group book report

33. Did I meet today’s objectives: Define Web 2.0 Provide reasons for using Web 2.0 tools for book talks Give a brief overview of some Web 2.0 tools and how you can use them for book talks and/or book discussion lessons Are you excited!?!?!

34. Bibliography Linda W. Braun: