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This blog has been set-up as part of DiMenna-Nyselius Library’s “23 Things for Library Staff” project to encourage staff to experiment and learn about the new and emerging technologies that are reshaping the context of information on the Internet today. The objectives of this program are to:
- encourage exploration of Web 2.0 and new technologies by Library staff.
- provide staff with new tools (that are freely available on the Internet) to better support the Library’s mission.
- reward staff for taking the initiative to complete 23 self-discovery exercises.
The design of this online program was completely built on Web 2.0 technologies that are freely available on the Internet. These sites include: Blogger, Flickr, Odeo, YouTube, PBWiki & Bloglines.
Final Prize Drawing – All full-time Library staff who complete 23 things by Monday, February 11, 2008 will receive an MP3 player and will be eligible for the final prize drawing – a new laptop computer.
Every full-time Library staff member who completes all 23 things by Friday, February 22, 2008 will receive an MP3 player.
- How does this online learning program work?
This is a self-discovery program which encourages staff to take control of their own learning and to utilize their lifelong learning skills through exploration and PLAY. There will be no classes or workshops offered to support this program. Instead, staff are encouraged to work together and share with each other their discoveries, techniques and “how to’s” both in person and through their blogs. - Is this program open to all DiMenna-Nyselius Library staff or just some?
This program is open to full-time DiMenna-Nyselius Library staff. If you are not a member of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library staff, you are welcome to follow along, however the library cannot award you any staff prizes for completion. - How long do I have to complete the program?
The program kicks off on Monday, November 26, 2007 and officially wraps up on Monday, February 11, 2008 (with an extended end date of Friday, February 22, 2008 if you need more time). The staff that complete all 23 Things by Monday, February 11, 2008 will receive an MP3 player and also qualify for the final prize drawing, a new laptop computer. Staff that complete all 23 Things by the extended end date of Friday, February 22, 2008 will still be eligible to receive an MP3 player. - How do I track my progress for each of the 23 Things?
Each Library staff member who chooses to participate in this program will be required to keep a blog to track his or her progress. Members of the Digital Services & Technology Planning department will track your progress by visiting your blog. (Blog details are in Thing 4). - Will there be any training classes offered to show staff how to do this?
No, this is a self-directed learning program. If you feel you need assistance with an item, you are encouraged to be resourceful and to find a coworker who can help. Reading other staff member’s blogs can help, too. - I’ve seen the list of 23 Things on the website, but how do I know what to do with them?
Each week, two or three posts will be added to the this site with details about the discovery exercises for that week. The reason for this staggered approach is to allow participants the ability to focus each week on a different area without feeling overwhelmed. - Can I work ahead through the list of items on my own?
Yes, of course. You are encouraged to self-direct your discovery process, especially by working ahead on your own!! However, if you do work ahead on some items, be sure to check back on the exercise details for each item once they are posted so you can be sure to recieve full credit for its completion. - What if I need help – who can I call?
Since this program is self-directed and is being completed by many staff members throughout the Library simultaneously, you are encouraged to work with colleagues along your discovery journey. To find a list of staff participating see Participants. - I would like to earn the MP3 player but don’t feel comfortable with my co-workers reading my blog, can I participate anonymously?
Yes & No. Since you control all the information that you share on your blog, you can choose to use a screen name to identify yourself to keep yourself anonymous. However, in order to recieve the MP3 player and qualify for the drawing, you will need to identify yourself to a member of the Digital Services & Technology Planning department.
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The Learning 2.0 program was designed by Helene Blowers, PLCMC Technology Director, with the support and assitance of several staff and is loosely based upon Stephen Abram’s article, 43 Things I (or You) might want to do this year (Information Outlook – Feb 2006) and the website 43Things.
