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Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond. Bobbi Newman Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library. Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library. Introductions. Bobbi Newman Digital Services and Resources Librarian
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Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Introductions • Bobbi Newman • Digital Services and Resources Librarian • newmanb@mrrl.org • Robin Hastings • Information Technology Manager • hastingsr@mrrl.org • Virtual Handout • mlalibrary20.pbwiki.com Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
What is Learning 2.0 • A program to teach Web 2.0 technology using Web 2.0 tools • A program that allows self-paced exploration of Web 2.0 tools with additional support as needed • A jumping off point for even more Web 2.0 exploration and life long learning Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
What is Web 2.0? • User created content • Interactive • Sharing • Community • Reuse & Remix • Collective Intelligence Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
A Great Idea! • Helene Blower’s Program at Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg Counties • Hey! We should be doing this! Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Why Learning 2.0? • Staff interest • Foundation of information • Where to start? • Lack of time • Lack of direction Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Preparing the Program – Time • 1-2 hours per numbered lesson Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Preparing the Program - Tools • Gmail • Blogger • Bloglines • Del.icio.us • Odeo • Email Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Content Adaptations • Left off Life Time Learners • Added • Myspace • Gmail • Map of Visited States • Search Engines • Google Labs Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Techniques • Post to a blog • Weekly emails • Incentives • Public acknowledgement at staff meetings • Candy, oranges, toys, pens • MP3 players Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Staff Adaptations • More time to complete the program • Designated computer space • Face to face assistance • Advanced workshops Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Staff Reactions Letitia DenHartog – “I think that there will be a lot to learn in this program. Even more than getting the MP3 player, this is information that I need, just to keep up with the teens that I work with. This is exciting!”
Staff Reactions Tammy Paris – During Flickr week – "Wow! What a great lesson. This has been my favorite lesson so far." Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Staff Reactions Eric Lyon – “Introducing Library 2.0 ways of thinking through hands-on, self-paced experiences is an effective method, and one that works especially well in a busy work environment. Considering all I learned, it obviously worked for me.” Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Staff Reactions Thank you sir, may I please have another? Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Our Reactions • Wow! • Pride • Why didn’t we think of that? Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Lessons Learned • Leave in Life Time Learners • Be flexible • Incentives! Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Now What? • Library Learning 2.0 Phase 2 • Live classes • Even more web-based programs Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Questions? Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library
Links • Missouri River Regional Library’s Learning 2.0 Program • http://mrrllearning.blogspot.com/ • Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County’s Learning 2.0 Program • http://plcmclearning.blogspot.com/ Learning Web 2.0 Technologies and Beyond Bobbi Newman and Robin Hastings Missouri River Regional Library