Simplifying Web 2.0 Educational Resources

I have enjoyed the Web 2.0 class so much, and there are so many tools to learn.  I have attempted to simplify all of the available Web 2.0 resources as much as possible.

I have saved all of the resources that Dr. Dennen has suggested to my Favorites in Internet Explorer in a folder titled Educational Resources.  I tend to be an organizational freak and love everything in its own place.  What I would like to do next is create sub folders by "type" of Web 2.0 tool.

The other thing that I have attempted to do with all of these tools is create the same user name and password, and in most cases I have used my Google sign-on to help keep it simple and easy to remember.  I know that all of these sites will be most valuable as I explore Web 2.0 further and discover new tools.

I have enjoying learning from everyone, and hope you all have a great rest of the summer!  I would love to hear any tips that anyone else has on managing all of our new-found information!

Barbara :)

Pipes - Intriguing but Learning Curve

I attempted to utilize Pipes in my Produsage 2 assignment, and normally find that most tools are somewhat intuitive to use.  I watched the YouTube video because I thought that would be a good add-on to utilize in for informal learning, however, I found it most difficult and not easy to follow.  I still would like to learn how to use Pipes, and wonder if anyone has successfully used Pipes, and what media format you have used it in.

Possibly I do not understand it quite fully and was trying to force it into something that was not a good fit.  This is the YouTube video site:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3tS_DkmbVA

Once I reviewed some of the comments on the YouTube site, some not so positive, I began thinking maybe it was more difficult than I had time to spend on it.

I would love to hear other thoughts around this.

Thanks,

Barbara :)