tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.comments2023-04-08T04:32:21.550-04:00Deb Schiff's Learning 2.0 BlogDeb Schiffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-89147299371641185782009-04-27T19:38:00.000-04:002009-04-27T19:38:00.000-04:00Wikipedia, with a 97% share of the online encyclop...Wikipedia, with a 97% share of the online encyclopedia market, has forced Microsoft to shut down Encarta. How long will it be before Wikipedia claims the prize scalp of Encyclopaedia Britannica?<br /><br />Encyclopaedia Britannica did not think that an open source product like Wikipedia would significantly challenge the credibility of its brand. They were dead wrong and Encyclopaedia Britannica's staff seriously misread the global market. They are now very concerned about the widespread use of a free Wikipedia vs their paid subscription model. From a corporate and financial perspective, Encyclopaedia Britannica is in significant trouble.<br /><br />It will be interesting to see if Encyclopaedia Britannica survives, but recent indications do not look good. It is the combination of a) the success of Wikipedia and b) improved search engines that has put financial pressure on Encyclopedia Britannica over recent years. Many libraries, schools & individuals are questioning the need to pay for sets of expensive books, or to subscribe to Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, when the content is free on the internet, and much more comprehensive.<br /><br />Over the next year or so we will see the continued demise of Britannica as it becomes ever less relevant in a Wikipedia-dominated landscape.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048321029676718859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-30819439815354938002009-04-26T10:03:00.000-04:002009-04-26T10:03:00.000-04:00Thanks, Sharon.Thanks, Sharon.Deb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-56680046162522971872009-04-26T09:33:00.000-04:002009-04-26T09:33:00.000-04:00Re: online communities
I remember BBS, and folks n...Re: online communities<br />I remember BBS, and folks not understanding the whole idea. (am willing to date myself too!) Seems so far away now, when today CNN did a story on Facebook addiction.Sharon GRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467317912222026022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-76852982071694114412009-04-05T09:57:00.000-04:002009-04-05T09:57:00.000-04:00That's hilarious! Thanks for commenting!That's hilarious! Thanks for commenting!Deb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-52837393393324214592009-04-05T09:43:00.000-04:002009-04-05T09:43:00.000-04:00I have to be careful listening to funny audiobooks...I have to be careful listening to funny audiobooks while driving. I had to pull over once while listening to an Al Franken book- I was laughing so hard I was afraid I'd have an accident. (Given the choice, I picked listening over driving and sat in a parking lot to finish the section before getting back on the road.)Sharon GRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467317912222026022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-89967784314639698232009-03-14T07:50:00.000-04:002009-03-14T07:50:00.000-04:00Hi Sarah,Thanks for commenting! I'm glad you've be...Hi Sarah,<BR/>Thanks for commenting! I'm glad you've been enjoying my blog assignment for my info tech for librarians class. <BR/>Best,<BR/>DebDeb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-63697850102664858902009-03-12T17:06:00.000-04:002009-03-12T17:06:00.000-04:00Thanks, Dr. Kearns.Thanks, Dr. Kearns.Deb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-43276752491339981792009-03-12T16:49:00.000-04:002009-03-12T16:49:00.000-04:00I think this is a good point about them not creati...I think this is a good point about them not creating a community.... and the wiki is not set up correctly anymore - I'll talk about it in class...Amy J. Kearns, MLIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651731387208282161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-65802030974345860582009-02-12T11:49:00.000-05:002009-02-12T11:49:00.000-05:00Thanks, Sharon!Thanks, Sharon!Deb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-558598588468578432009-02-12T11:41:00.000-05:002009-02-12T11:41:00.000-05:00Hey, thanks for the links. They look like fun thin...Hey, thanks for the links. They look like fun things to check out.Sharon GRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467317912222026022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-63807418055029432652009-02-11T14:05:00.000-05:002009-02-11T14:05:00.000-05:00Thanks, Evan!Thanks, Evan!Deb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-69172082397494338622009-02-11T13:08:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:08:00.000-05:00Excellent post. Flickr Color Pickr was my favorite...Excellent post. Flickr Color Pickr was my favorite too - kind of hypnotic.Tadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647266068879942446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-75047245856703786762009-02-11T13:06:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:06:00.000-05:00Excellent post. Flickr Color Pickr was my favorite...Excellent post. Flickr Color Pickr was my favorite too - kind of hypnotic. Your right about how great it is that so many of these tools are made free.Tadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647266068879942446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-62914441806520375312009-02-04T15:52:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:52:00.000-05:00Thanks Dr. Kearns! Wilbur thanks you as well and w...Thanks Dr. Kearns! Wilbur thanks you as well and waves Hello!Deb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-1796683644577945852009-02-04T15:49:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:49:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed your post - I LOVE the pig tradin...I really enjoyed your post - I LOVE the pig trading card and you did a great job of embedding the flickr picture. Sorry it was frustrating! Obviously, you didn't give up though! Sounds like you are really surrounded by technology! Yes, it can make our lives better or worse at times! ;-)Amy J. Kearns, MLIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651731387208282161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-77774705854932648432009-01-27T16:14:00.000-05:002009-01-27T16:14:00.000-05:00Hi Dr. Kearns,Thanks for the clarification. Glad I...Hi Dr. Kearns,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the clarification. Glad I had it right, even if I was guessing. :)<BR/><BR/>The direct link to your plan is here: http://amykearns.com/550/learning20/.Deb Schiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930921557637227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515130901705222568.post-14055625066929037122009-01-27T15:31:00.000-05:002009-01-27T15:31:00.000-05:00Hi!Great first post - just right! :-)You should fo...Hi!<BR/>Great first post - just right! :-)<BR/><BR/>You should follow the plan for Learning 2.0 which is listed at the site http://www.amykearns.com - that is the weekly Learning 2.0 schedule we will following in class - if you have trouble locating this, let me know.<BR/><BR/>Great start, thanks!<BR/>AmyAmy J. Kearns, MLIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651731387208282161noreply@blogger.com