This week the participants of LIBR 559M were challenged to “create something”. We were to create a contribution to social media content. As I worked though the course content of the week others started to create.
It took me a few days to decide how I was going to accomplish the “create something” activity for Module 4 but thanks to all those who jumped in right away and created Glogs, I was encouraged to followed and give Glogster a try. I thought okay if they can do this then so can I.
What I learned was I had some good ideas for the content and how a Glog could be used to promote libraries and library collections, such as featuring new releases, focusing on collection features, announcing events and services, etc . But I did not find the Glogster program intuitive at first. I read instructions that repeatedly stated that it was easy. Yes, it is true that it is easy to create a Glog using Glogster and anyone can do it once they figure out a few things but during that figuring out phase it can be a little frustrating. I think social media tools do that a lot, imply that usage is easy and intuitive and they are right in that once you know how to use it then it is easy but it is not easy for everyone getting started. If there is anyone out there who would like to create a Glog but they are not sure exactly where to start send me a note and I would be happy to help. Then you will also sit back and tell everyone it is easy.
My goal was to create a visual micro annotated bibliography of Canadian Hockey Picture Books available at VPL. Okay, honestly it was a process but that is what my Glog is now.
I felt as though Glogster allows you to push information out but does not offer the opportunity for dialogue. So, I also created a Wallwisher to complement my Glog. I hope that people will share links to their favourite Canadian Hockey story books or whatever they feel would add to the conversation. I hope to put more media on the Wallwisher to stimulate participation but for now it is up and ready for your input.
http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/HockeyStories
I have been very impressed with the creations of my classmates throughout the week. Thanks to a little help from my friends (you know who you are!) I too created a Glog and also a Wallwisher for 559m module 4 and I may do it again.
Check out other Blogs with Glogs in the class blog roll.
Hi everyone,
I really didn’t think enough about the far reaching social media aspect of Glogster before jumping in and creating my Glog. It was not until I started to get “friend requests” that I considered it at all. My profile is only 17% complete and I did not include a picture. I have the default teddy bear with the pink ‘Girl’ T-Shirt.
If a Library were to use Glogster as a social media forum they would definitely need to think about the Profile aspect. It has the potential to be a great opportunity for libraries to connect with users.