Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond

Learning Web 2.0 Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and BeyondTechnologies and Beyond

Bobbi NewmanBobbi Newman

Robin HastingsRobin Hastings

Missouri River Regional LibraryMissouri River Regional Library

Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and BeyondBobbi Newman and Robin Hastings

Missouri River Regional Library

IntroductionsIntroductions

Bobbi NewmanBobbi Newman Digital Services and Resources LibrarianDigital Services and Resources Librarian [email protected]@mrrl.org

Robin HastingsRobin Hastings Information Technology ManagerInformation Technology Manager [email protected]@mrrl.org

Virtual HandoutVirtual Handout mlalibrary20.pbwiki.commlalibrary20.pbwiki.com



What is Learning 2.0What is Learning 2.0

A program to teach Web 2.0 technology A program to teach Web 2.0 technology using Web 2.0 toolsusing Web 2.0 tools

A program that allows self-paced A program that allows self-paced exploration of Web 2.0 tools with exploration of Web 2.0 tools with additional support as neededadditional support as needed

A jumping off point for even more Web 2.0 A jumping off point for even more Web 2.0 exploration and life long learningexploration and life long learning



What is Web 2.0?What is Web 2.0?

User created contentUser created content InteractiveInteractive SharingSharing CommunityCommunity Reuse & RemixReuse & Remix Collective IntelligenceCollective Intelligence



A Great Idea!A Great Idea!

Helene Blower’s Program at Public Library Helene Blower’s Program at Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg Countiesof Charlotte Mecklenburg Counties

Hey! We should be doing this! Hey! We should be doing this!



Why Learning 2.0?Why Learning 2.0?

Staff interestStaff interest Foundation of informationFoundation of information Where to start?Where to start? Lack of timeLack of time Lack of directionLack of direction



Preparing the Program – TimePreparing the Program – Time

1-2 hours per numbered lesson1-2 hours per numbered lesson



Preparing the Program - ToolsPreparing the Program - Tools

GmailGmail BloggerBlogger BloglinesBloglines Del.icio.usDel.icio.us OdeoOdeo EmailEmail



Content Adaptations Content Adaptations

Left off Life Time LearnersLeft off Life Time Learners AddedAdded

MyspaceMyspace GmailGmail Map of Visited StatesMap of Visited States Search EnginesSearch Engines Google LabsGoogle Labs



TechniquesTechniques

Post to a blogPost to a blog Weekly emailsWeekly emails IncentivesIncentives

Public acknowledgement at staff meetingsPublic acknowledgement at staff meetings Candy, oranges, toys, pensCandy, oranges, toys, pens MP3 playersMP3 players



Staff AdaptationsStaff Adaptations

More time to complete the programMore time to complete the program Designated computer spaceDesignated computer space Face to face assistanceFace to face assistance Advanced workshopsAdvanced workshops



Staff ReactionsStaff Reactions

Letitia DenHartog – Letitia DenHartog –

““I think that there will be a lot to learn in this I think that there will be a lot to learn in this program. Even more than getting the MP3 program. Even more than getting the MP3 player, this is information that I need, just player, this is information that I need, just to keep up with the teens that I work with. to keep up with the teens that I work with.

This is exciting!”This is exciting!”


Tammy Paris – During Flickr week – Tammy Paris – During Flickr week –

"Wow! What a great lesson. This has been "Wow! What a great lesson. This has been my favorite lesson so far."my favorite lesson so far."




Eric Lyon – Eric Lyon –

““Introducing Library 2.0 ways of thinking Introducing Library 2.0 ways of thinking through hands-on, self-paced experiences through hands-on, self-paced experiences is an effective method, and one that works is an effective method, and one that works

especially well in a busy work especially well in a busy work environment. Considering all I learned, it environment. Considering all I learned, it

obviously worked for me.”obviously worked for me.”




Thank you sir, may I please have another?Thank you sir, may I please have another?



Our ReactionsOur Reactions

Wow!Wow! PridePride Why didn’t we think of that?Why didn’t we think of that?



Lessons LearnedLessons Learned

Leave in Life Time LearnersLeave in Life Time Learners Be flexibleBe flexible Incentives!Incentives!



Now What?Now What?

Library Learning 2.0 Phase 2Library Learning 2.0 Phase 2 Live classesLive classes Even more web-based programsEven more web-based programs



Questions?Questions?



LinksLinks

Missouri River Regional Library’s Learning Missouri River Regional Library’s Learning 2.0 Program2.0 Program http://mrrllearning.blogspot.com/http://mrrllearning.blogspot.com/

Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County’s Learning 2.0 ProgramCounty’s Learning 2.0 Program http://plcmclearning.blogspot.com/http://plcmclearning.blogspot.com/



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Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond