Website Wonderland

Well, the website for my school media center is up and running! Here is the link:

http://www.bagley.k12.mn.us/education/club/club.php?sectiondetailid=393

I have discovered through this process that it will never be finished. Not because I am unable to complete tasks; on the contrary! This website, by its nature, is a constantly evolving document.

I mean really, what is the point of all this Web 2.o, and Library 2.0, and social networking use/direction if we make a static document?!? That is sooo...pardon the pun...old school.

The interaction of blogs, contact forms, and simply keeping patrons updated should inherently demand a constant evolution.

Fear not--it is possible to make it so one does not have to check in and update daily. I am a digital immigrant, remember? I'm working this stuff into my life, it's not a natural extension for me! As a base guideline, I'd say even once a quarter things should be updated...at the very least.

Jumping in the deep end is not so bad! After all, we've got water wings.

Sit..Stay...Power Point!

As of right now, there are two topics I am considering creating a power point presentation on. One is an inservice I already gave, one is an inservice I am about to give; both are needed and will be useful.

World Book Online is a new subscription for our district. Although I gave an inservice at one site, the other site is in line for training as well.

Our web site is created, and staff members need to know how to build their pages. Both sites are looking at scheduling professional development time for this (rather lengthy) inservice.

I suspect Iwill first create a power point for the web page building, as more people will need greater assistance.

I suspect I will then create one for World Book Online training/resource. Although more people are able to navigate this one on their own, it still warrants training to utilize its full potential.

Ahhh, yes: I see that I point out a lot of things to myself...
...but I haven't limited out yet!