TITLE

Practical Applications of Web 2.0: Bring your Community Together

AUTHOR(S)
McPherson, Valicia
PUB. DATE
March 2009
SOURCE
Knowledge Quest;Mar/Apr2009, Vol. 37 Issue 4, p62
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The author offers insights concerning her use of Wikis and Google Docs Web 2.0 applications at the Stargate Charter School library in Thornton, Colorado to bring groups in community together. She stresses the use of Wikis to reach alumni and disseminate committee information and of Google Docs to schedule teachers and volunteers for work and events such as book fair visits. It cites several advantages of Google applications including having information available at any time with Internet access.
ACCESSION #
38813485

Tags: ONLINE social networks;  WIKIS (Computer science);  INTERNET access for library users;  LIBRARIES & the Internet;  SCHOOL libraries

 

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