#7 Blogging about Technology

Just about every technology based topic we are examining in this process of Web 2.0 Library Learning is something that is extraordinary. I do not think anyone could have even begun to imagine some of these things, environments, applications, or tools even ten years ago. The ease of use to operate these tools is also astounding.

One of my favorite technological discoveries from this learning opportunity has been iMovie. With tools like iMovie, someone can create an incredible, creative, quality movie with great sound and great visual and editing effects quickly and easily. Twenty years ago, this would have been impossible unless you had access to $100,000 worth of cameras, film, developing equipment, editing equipment, sound recording equipment, etc. And this costly process would require knowledge of how to handle those complex tools. It would have been time consuming and there would not be the room for mistakes and flexibility that exist today. Now it is easy and quality results can be had with the use of a personal computer.

Not only that, but the content/film/video/movie/visual art/or whatever, can be shared with ease through many online avenues. Whether that would be a blog, youtube, or any of the other video sharing opportunities. I am impressed with these technological developments and what they have to offer not only an artist but institutions like a library, who can use these tools to create Public Services Announcements (etc.) to share on the web. It is a great and powerful thing.