Class Evaluation

• What would you add? subtract? change? with this class

Of all the classes I have taken, no class has significantly impacted my perspective on technology as did this one. As I sit here watching the season finale of Survivor Gabon, I am now conscious of the complex narrative involved with the show's structure as well as the overwhelming number of threaded story lines that add to the complexity. When watching the news the recent crimes involving social networks such as the mother involved with the suicide of a teen girl over a myspace hoax I now am thinking of the security the site offers and how future tragedies may be prevented. Even when evaluating my own graduate experience, I am now aware of the long tail of marketing in effect. Of course this new perspective should invariably be applied to library studies and the world of education as a whole.

So when asked what I would change, I would say absolutely nothing. The content was very captivating and presented in a very fun and interactive manner. Although I have never met any of my classmates or the professor for that matter, I feel I have really gotten to know them via their pictures and videos. The course material presented via camtasia was a great way to provide instruction and was a great tool in simulating a live course.

As mentioned by Professor Garwood in a video recording, it may be nice to have future courses built in a virtual world like second life. The one apprehension I would have in making this suggestion is the learning curve. I would want to be sure the virtual platform is a bit more mainstream and the audience is a bit more technically inclined prior to embarking on such an endeavor.

On a personal note, I am very saddened to learn that Professor Garwood has chosen to focus on his work with Princeton libraries. Of course I am happy for his professional achievements, however the selfish side of me wishes I could continue my studies under his tutelage. He will be dearly missed :)