Thursday, June 28, 2007

Sachem Public Library's Learning 2.0

The Ward Melville High School Library Blog was prepared using the Sachem Public Library Learning 2.0 Website
This is an online self discovery program that encourages the exploration of web 2.0 tools and new technologies based upon the learning experience created by the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenberg County
Students and Staff are welcome to complete this tutorial

Suffolk Wave Emedia

Download Emedia
Music, Videos and Audio Books 24/7
Use you public library card to set up an account with Suffolk Wave
Download the Overdrive Media Counsole for access

Podcasting

For current news check CNN Audio and Video Podcasts

Monday, June 18, 2007

Collaborative Communication

Wikis are collaborative websites that allow users to add or modify content. Wikipedia is an example. You may want to form a study group to communicate academic information about a class or school project. Students and Staff may want to check out the University of Calgary Wiki.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Locating and Accessing Blogs and Tracking Popular Blogs

Locate a blog in a subject that you are researching for school or in an area of personal interest.
See lists of the most popular blogs. Access Technorati.

Organizing Favorite Websites

Store and organize you bookmarks or import them to your blog. See sites that have been bookmarked by others. Open a del.icio.us account.
Check out sachblog established by Sachem Public Library.

Creating A Search Engine

Students and Staff can creat their own search engine using Rollyo
Check out Science webpages