Web 2.0, Library 2.0, Learning 2.0
After reviewing some of the information from the South Carolina Public library Tech Day and the articles on the OCLC newsletter I had an idea evolve based on my experience as a budding teacher in the early 70's. This rolling stone, known as 2.0 this and that, reminds me somewhat of the new idea that erupted in the teaching community in the late 60's, early 70's known as "schools without walls". In theory the idea was fantastic and all of the talk was on how the concept would allow students to continually absorb information from a variety of sources. In practice, the teachers went crazy trying to keep the class tuned into the lesson at hand.

So what happened to a great idea that flopped? One problem was that the teachers who had already bought into the "old" method couldn't adapt. And the pressure to "teach to the test" kept mounting on the teaching staff causing riffs. A large part of the problem was the perception, real or not, that the administration was forcing this new concept onto already overtaxed staff.

So how does this relate to 2.0 technology and libraries? Not well, I hope, because I am a strong supporter of incorporating new technology trends into our information structure. What I do worry about, though is how the changes will evolve and what the perceptions will be.

I am very pleased to see library systems like PLCMC working to encourage the staff members to learn about the new technology.
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