Getting Organized and Avoiding Information Overloadhttp://tinyurl.com/nagc-overloadAngela Housand and Brian HousandNAGC 2009 – St. Louis, Missouri

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Fast internet Stay connected in a jet Wi-fi, podcast Blasting out an SMS Text me and I text you back Check me on the iChatI’m all about that httpYou’re a PC I’m a Mac I want it..

Myspace in your spaceFacebook is a new place Dip divin’ socializin’ I’ll be out in cyber space Google is my professor Wikipedia checker Checkin’ my account Logging in and logging out I want it.. Now!

Information OverloadCognitive overstimulation that interferes with our ability to “think”(Toffler, 1970, p. 350)

CausesAccelerating rate of new informationEase of duplication and transmissionIncrease in the available sources of informationContradictions and inaccuraciesLacking strategies to process information

5 Easy Steps!

Identify Your PrioritiesStep 1

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SLIFEA retroactive view of productivityEnables a needs assessmentHelps to identify priorities related to action & time

Planning & Goal SettingTime managementSequencingPrioritiesDeadlines

Set GoalsStep 2

Privacy &Security

Categorize fordifferent types ofgoals.

What steps will I take to achieve my goal?

Accountability: Share Reminders

Monitor Progress

AttainmentDemonstrates forward progressMeasure and take pride in the achievementCelebrate and enjoy the satisfaction of achievementSet a new goal

Reflect &Evaluate

Effective Goal SettingBe PreciseMeasurableTime boundWrite and Share AccountabilityPrioritizePeriodically reviewSurround yourself with motivated people

Cyclical and Ongoing

Manage Time & MaterialsStep 3

ETHERPad

Be DiscerningStep 4

Do I really need this tool or information?Be a purposeful adopterRight tool right jobSpecialize in your needs

Reflect & EvaluateStep 5

Ask YourselfDid I accomplish what I planned to do?Was I distracted?Limit times you answer emailsDelay of gratificationDid I planenough time? Was I productive or was I spending time figuring out how to use the technology?

Did I accomplish what I planned to do?

Was I distracted?

Limit times you answer emails

Delay of gratification

Did I planenough time?

Was I productive or was I spending time figuring out how to use the technology?

Ask YourselfWhat worked well?Are certain technologies easier for me to adopt?Are some more appropriate than others?What do I need help with?Find a tech buddy.What do I still need know?

What worked well?

Are certain technologies easier for me to adopt?

Are some more appropriate than others?

What do I need help with?

Find a tech buddy.

What do I still need know?

Be a ResponsibleDigital Citizen…Don’t add to information overload!

Thank You!