43Things is a social network for goal making and achieving. This tutorial will give a simple step-by-step demonstration of the basic features of creating a list of goals, entries for your goals, and cheering at 43Things. Visit www.43things.com for more information. View the screencast (2:59)

Cool Tools Episode 47 Screencast: 43Things

Learn about Web 2.0 tools and their use in educational settings. Presented by graduate students in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University.

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Rollyo is a web tool that allows you to create your own custom search engine to add to your browser, webpage, blog or to use on your Rollyo homepage. With Rollyo, you create your search engine in just a few easy steps, using only websites that you select. By joining the Rollyo community you have access to other users’ search engines as well. This podcast discusses some of the great features of Rollyo that can be incorporated into library or classroom use, as well as some basic instruction on getting started. Visit Rollyo.com to learn more. Listen to the podcast (4:55) [transcript]

Cool Tools Episode 54 Podcast: Rollyo

Livemocha is an interactive language instruction website. This screencast will take you through the Livemocha learning interface. You’ll hear how to sign up and see a member’s home page. Then we’ll look at a couple of the interactive lessons. Finally, a tour of the social networking learning tools that Livemocha offers will be taken. For more information visit Livemocha.com. Enjoy the screencast. View the screencast (6:54)

Cool Tools Episode 49 Screencast: Livemocha

This podcast discusses how knowledge of a foreign language is important for librarians, and how Livemocha can help. Livemocha is a fun and interactive way to learn a new language using in-depth instruction, conversational tools and exercises with the help of native speakers, and motivation to continue. To begin, take a placement exam and then continue on to lessons at the appropriate level. Livemocha incorporates social networking into the learning process by allowing members to offer comments and advice on each student’s work both written and audio. You can practice with a native speaker in the Livemocha chat area. Livemocha is an entertaining and innovative way to learn a new language. For more information visit Livemocha.com. Listen to the podcast (6:04) [transcript]

Cool Tools Episode 49 Podcast: Livemocha

LucidChart allows users to easily create flowcharts and organization charts online. This screencast will demonstrate three main capabilities: creating and editing a chart, outputting charts, and sharing documents. The ease of use for this tool will be demonstrated as well. View the screencast (2:59)

Cool Tools Episode 48 Screencast: LucidChart

LucidChart is a free web based application that produces quality flowcharts and organization charts. The application allows documents to be created, edited, and stored online. This podcast will discuss the main features of LucidChart such as the editing tools and multi-user collaboration abilities. In addition, an overview of LucidChart’s capabilities and background are also provided. Listen to Podcast (4:02) [transcript]

Cool Tools Episode 47 Screencast: 43Things

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