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PLA Recap: The Impacts and Benefits of Learning 2.0 Programs in Public Libraries

I was very interested in attending this presentation because of the SCLS/OWLS/Winnefox very successful collaborative Project Play. I was curious to find out how other libraries have used the same model and was hoping for ideas on where to take these types of projects in the future. 

Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor at Dominican University GSLIS was the main presenter for the program. You may recognize Michael's name as he's the author of Web 2.0 and Libraries: Best Practices for Social Software (we have this in the Professional collection) and blogs at Tame The Web. He's also a regular contributor to many journals.

Michael presented the results of his research he conducted in Australia with Warren Cheatham, Coordinator Digital and Electronic Library Service, City Libraries, Townsville in Queensland.  While I took lots of notes and wrote down many statistics, I really want to share with you the main things I took away from this program. The original Learning 2.0 program has been replicated many, many times throughout the world and is an effective way to teach staff about new technologies.

One of the things I was looking for in this program was the "next step" or how to continue the learning without the formal project. For example, now that Project Play is over - where do we go from here? Here are a couple of ideas that I hope to incorporate into the SCLS CE program:

  • Have a Champion - for example one person learns Flickr or another program really well. They would become the Champion for that topic and the one other staff or participants could go to for questions
  • Promote Core Values - extend your library services using these tools
  • Develop your own personal learning network - blogs, twitter followers, and include people you don't agree with as it helps to get you thinking
  • Be human - be kind as it's really about two people talking and connecting
  • Have fun
  • Break down barriers - barrier is anything (or anyone) that is preventing the learning program from happening
  • It's okay to fail - we often learn more from our mistakes (also heard that in the Accidental Technology Trainer program)
  • Keep it going - add new technologies, programs, etc. as technology evolves so should the project

And, Michael also reinforced my need to read A Whole New Mind by Daniel H. Pink (just downloaded the audiobook from Overdrive).

You can find out more about Michael's research here and the slides from the presentation are here.

April 07, 2010 in PLA, Project Play | Permalink | Comments (0)

Project Play Ending

In case you haven't heard, Project Play is official ending.  The Project Play blog will remain available for a while - at least until the information becomes outdated - but will no longer be updated.

Thanks for joining us on the Project Play path and we hope you continue to Play More, Learn More, and Fear Less.

August 27, 2009 in Project Play | Permalink | Comments (0)

Project Play Blog

Have you checked out the Project Play blog recently?  While we're not doing another round of Project Play, we decided to bring some life back to the blog by posting about new Web 2.0 tools you may not have seen yet or to bring you up to speed on topics we covered in Project Play. 

On January 28, Beth wrote about WordPress and WordPress.tv.  Last week, Stef wrote about bumpy implementation roads as we implemented GoToWebinar for our CE programs.  This week, Joy describes her experiences learning about Twitter - which resulted from the December Play Date "The Social Library." Next week is my turn - check back next Friday to see what I'm writing about! 

February 13, 2009 in Project Play | Permalink | Comments (0)

Registration Open

Just in case you didn't see today's emails - Registration is open for Project Play!  There are seats remaining, but they're going fast!  Register Here!

The project begins on Monday, September 17!

August 15, 2007 in Project Play | Permalink | Comments (0)

Project Play

Don't forget!  Registration opens for Project Play Wednesday, August 15 (next week!).  Space is limited to 75 SCLS member public libraries.  If any spaces remain after an initial registration period, we will open registration up to board members, volunteers, and MALC member library staff.  If you want, you can follow along without registering - you just aren't eligible for the incentives and drawings.  All course materials will be available on the web. If you have questions or need more information, visit the Project Play wiki or contact me. 

Join us as we "play more, learn more, fear less."

August 10, 2007 in Project Play | Permalink | Comments (0)

Project Play

Happy Friday Everyone,

Many of you have heard mention of Project Play over the past few weeks and months so I thought it was time to tell you more about the program. 

Project Play is a free, online, self-discovery program that encourages the exploration of Web 2.0 tools and new technologies.  This program was developed in cooperation with the OWLS and Winnefox Library Systems.  Visit the Project Play wiki for more information and to see the weekly activities. There will be prizes and incentives - need I say more?

Registration opens August 15 and is limited to 75 SCLS member public library staff.  If space is available after an initial registration period, trustees and volunteers from the system and member libraries (including MALC member library staff) will be eligible to participate.

Project Play: play more, learn more, fear less!

July 27, 2007 in Project Play | Permalink | Comments (0)

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