how to introduce web 2.0 to n00bs

Slide 1: How to introduce Web 2.0 to n00bs Kate Raynes-Goldie kate@k4t3.org // k4t3.org Constance Wiebrands flexnib@gmail.com // flexnib.blogspot.com

Slide 2: What we’ll cover Tales from the front lines   Some general problems  Some solutions

Slide 3: Wikis for politics Using a wiki to write a political platform   Users from all walks of life  New technology and a new collaboration/writing paradigm!

Slide 4: Library 2.0 Using a blog to learn about new  technology  Staff with varying skill levels  One hour a week!

Slide 5: Web 2.0 for development People in developing and developed  countries  Learning Web 2.0 to better share knowledge and collaborate  New way of thinking of the web

Slide 6: Web 2.0 and tech admins Mistrust of Open Source   Censorship  “Everything is a security issue”

Slide 7: General problems

Slide 8: Fear of new or unknown things \"Don't have time\"   ”Don't have the energy\"  ”Too overwhelming\"  ”Too scary\"  ”Just techy stuff, not relevant\"

Slide 9: Lack of knowledge Simplistic understandings   Media  Moral panics  People in charge often know less than the users they are regulating

Slide 10: Lack of infrastructure Web 2.0 works best in ubiquitous internet  situations  Go where your friends are  Bandwidth, cost and lack of physical infrastructure

Slide 11: Some solutions

Slide 12: Make relevant Contextualize   Connect with peers

Slide 13: Be a guide One-on-one walkthroughs   Hands-on is best  Repetition repetition repetition

Slide 14: Level the playing field Question assumptions   Demystify the technology  No question is stupid

Slide 15: Learn and iterate! Learn from those you are teaching   Learn from peers  Integrate feedback

Slide 16: Two stage process 1.) Overcoming fears and preconceptions 2.) Learning the skills and culture The second part is easier than the first!   But what finally makes it click for people?