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Lauren at the Library: February 2010
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Lauren at the Library. Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Techie Ideas for Your Library - Pronto). Since our current NetTrek unit. Focuses on successful technology or Web 2.0 implementations for libraries, the link below is particularly relevant. (But don't forget! Don't get sucked into the technology-for-technology's-sake trap! Just slapping together a new blog or wiki or Facebook page without some sort of strategic goal and basic plan for evaluating its success is bad! Is Facebook in DBRL's Future? 8221; Here...
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Intro to Web 2.0- Exercises: 2. Practice using the basic and advanced search features. (20 mins.)
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Monday, January 25, 2010. 2 Practice using the basic and advanced search features. (20 mins.). And an advanced search exercise. Need help navigating this slideshow? Check out this short article. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Unit 1: Introduction to Web 2.0. Unit 2: Photos and Images. Unit 3: Wikis and Web-based Apps. Unit 4: Play Week. Unit 5: RSS and Newsreaders. Unit 6: Online Video and Audio. Unit 8: Social Networking. What is Web 2.0? Library Blogs and RSS Feeds. Viewing a Scribd Document.
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Intro to Web 2.0- Exercises: 2. Set-up your own Google Reader account and subscribe to 3 library-related newsfeeds. (35 mins.)
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Thursday, December 17, 2009. 2 Set-up your own Google Reader account and subscribe to 3 library-related newsfeeds. (35 mins.). STEP 1: Before reviewing the instructional slideshow below. Try to view this YouTube video, " Google Reader in Plain English,. If you have headphones or speakers readily available. This is NOT a necessary step. But it is helpful for the introductory learner. A list of suggested newsfeeds. Can be found in the right sidebar of the NetTrek Outpost. Check out this short article.
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Intro to Web 2.0- Exercises: Posting and Comment Policy
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Posting and Comment Policy. 1 Your blog should be work-friendly. For the duration of this program there will be work-related content on it and your coworkers may read it. After the tutorial is over, it doesn't have to be about work, but readers should be comfortable reading it at work. 2 Keep comments at a reasonable length. 3 Create comments that are comprehensible and reader-friendly. 4 Follow-up on comments or questions to your posts. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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NetTrek Home Menu: Welcome to the NetTrek Outpost!
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Monday, February 22, 2010. Welcome to the NetTrek Outpost! NetTrek is the online staff training program for the employees of the Daniel Boone Regional Library. This Outpost is a launching point to learn about new technologies while strengthening basic library skills. Readers' Advisory Core Competencies. This was a three-part series that explored the advanced functions of the library's new catalog, BiblioCommons. Introduction to Web 2.0. Which was created by Helene Blowers, Public Services Technology Dire...
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Intro to Web 2.0- Exercises: Frequently Asked Questions
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Thursday, October 1, 2009. 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. Who is eligible to participate? No, par...
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Intro to Web 2.0- Exercises: 3. Review other co-workers’ sites to learn about the tools they are exploring. (10-15 mins.)
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009. 3 Review other co-workers’ sites to learn about the tools they are exploring. (10-15 mins.). Web 20 is not solely driven by technology. It is driven by the collaborative spirit of those who utilize these tools. Now, get out there and collaborate! See what other Web 2.0 tools your friends have been exploring for this unit. You may visit the NetTrek Wiki. Check out this short slideshow tutorial. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Unit 1: Introduction to Web 2.0. Unit 4: Play Week.
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Intro to Web 2.0- Exercises: 3. Finish any outstanding NetTrek assignments.
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Monday, February 8, 2010. 3 Finish any outstanding NetTrek assignments. The NetTrek Staff Training Program will be. Concluding on Friday, February 19. There is no required blog post for this final NetTrek unit in order to give you one final opportunity to wrap up any outstanding exercises you have left to complete. As mentioned during your registration, those participants who successfully complete this training will be recognized on Staff Day which is scheduled for Friday, March 19:. Unit 4: Play Week.
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Intro to Web 2.0- Exercises: 1. Catch-up on outstanding NetTrek units. (40 mins.)
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Monday, January 11, 2010. 1 Catch-up on outstanding NetTrek units. (40 mins.). Understandably, the holidays have made it difficult to find time to complete the most recent NetTrek units focusing on general Web 2.0 tools and Google Reader. If you find yourself agreeing with this statement, you will be happy to know that I have worked in a little extra time during this week’s exercises for you to get caught up. It is my goal to have all NetTrekkers on the same page by Sunday, January 24. Unit 4: Play Week.
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Intro to Web 2.0- Exercises: 3. Explore BiblioCommons' social networking features. (30 mins.)
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Monday, January 25, 2010. 3 Explore BiblioCommons' social networking features. (30 mins.). Imagine what would happen if our current catalog went on a date with Facebook. And they hooked up. And had a baby. That love child would be BiblioCommons. Need help navigating this slideshow? Check out this short article. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Unit 1: Introduction to Web 2.0. Unit 2: Photos and Images. Unit 3: Wikis and Web-based Apps. Unit 4: Play Week. Unit 5: RSS and Newsreaders. Staff training pro...
