Belly flop!... Ouch! (that had to hurt)

OK... so I understand that kids love games and therefore encouraging reading through games is pretty much a no-brainer.

However, I would still strongly argue that there is no substitute for a good book and imagination, so as long as we us it as a secondary teaching tool for reading I think it's a good idea.

I do wonder though... there have been countless studies about how watching TV turns kid's brains to mush, I can't imagine how a computer can be that much better. I guess that's why we only allow two hours per card... to prevent brain-mush. Who knew?

Hrmmm...I wonder if I can do a cannon-ball...

Time to float...

Here Wiki, wiki, wiki.....

So... wikis... I must say I didn't know the actual definition of a wiki, but the overall concept isn't new to me.

The ultimate question is, how could the library use such a tool. One thing I can think of is some type of online Bulletin board. The library can add and remove event information, link to speakers pages, the history behind the event, and so on and so forth. Then perhaps the public could have a section where they may add similar events in the area, give feedback on the different services of the library, programs they attended, what they'd like to see more of, that kind of thing.

Maybe the various clubs, like DU's Teen knitting club could have one for the group to communicate to each other outside of their regular meetings.

As far as staff goes, they could use wikis for online brain-storming. If multiple branches are coordinating an event the staff could use a wiki to get their ideas across. The PR department in particular could utilize this tool in such a way. Library openings, "Meet-the-Author", outreach programs... all involved could be kept up to date as a group.

Now... time to relax and enjoy the water... it's actually not too bad.