Thing #6

Mash-ups! Fantastic!

I didn't know what a mash-up was prior to this experience, but I'm extremely excited about the applicability of mash-ups in the library. Just like Flickr, some of the mash-ups are blocked on my school computer, but some of them aren't and could be used by book club students or students conducting research in the library.

What about using the Mosaic Maker in order to revolutionize book reports. Instead of or in conjunction with a traditional book report, students could find pictures to represent the book they read. The Mosaic Maker could be used to advertise books in the same way. With some well-picked pictures, a potential reader could gravitate towards certain books!

What about having art students collaborate with the library and use technology such as the Flicker Color Pickr on one of their art projects?

What about using Mappr with history and social studies classes as they map out locations and make an anthropological map or other map so they can visually see different aspects of history and make connections by labeling their maps with Flickr photos to represent different historical movements or time periods?

So many applications, so little time! Mash-ups could revolutionize some of the collaborative activities in the library!