The document outlines an L2 program at a public library to introduce staff to new technologies through self-directed learning challenges. Over 500 staff participated in exploring tools like blogging, photos, RSS feeds, wikis and podcasts. The program emphasized discovery, sharing knowledge, and encouraging staff to have fun, take risks and learn from each other. It stresses the importance of transparency, trust and incentivizing participation for ongoing learning.

1. Helene Blowers Technology Director Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County New Jersey Library Association, April 24, 2007

2. Why L2?

4. “ Web 2.0 generally refers to a second generation of services available on the WWW that lets people collaborate and share information online .” - Wikipedia.com Shared Videos = Shared Pictures = Shared Knowledge = Shared Bookmarks = Shared News = Shared Everything =

6. Introduce staff to new technologies available on the web. Encourage staff to take responsibility for their learning. Reward staff for taking the initiative to complete 23 self-discovery exercises.

7. TechTalks

8. 43 Things I might want to do this year by Stephen Abram Information Outlook - Feb 2006 http://tinyurl.com/y47cau

9. Engaged + Motivated = Learning

11. Week 1: Introduction Week 2: Blogging Week 3: Photos & Images Week 4: RSS & Newsresders Week 5: Play week Week 6: Tagging & Folksonomies Week 7: Wikis Week 8: Online applications & tools Week 9: Podcasts, Videos & Downloadable audio + 1 month of extra exploration time.

13. Discovery Optional Challenge

14. Discovery

15. Challenge

16. Thing #2 – Review the tutorial & reflect on these habits in your blog.

17. Lifelong learning habits: Begin with the end in mind Accept responsibility for own learning View problems as challenges Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner Create you own learning toolbox Use technology to your advantage Teach & mentor others 7.5 … Play!

26. L2 Statistics: 540 PLCMC Staff 372 Participants 69% voluntary 226 MP3 Players 42% voluntary

28. Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & non PS) to participate. Build the program for late bloomers. Allow participants to blog anonymously Communicate weekly using 1.0 methods Focus on discovery & encourage challenges Encourage staff to use each other & work together. Remember that it’s not about acceptance or doing it right . It’s about exposure. Find funding for incentives – huge ROI !!! Practice transparency & radical trust & continually encourage staff to play!!!!! Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & support) to participate. .

29. Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & non PS) to participate. Build the program for late bloomers. Allow participants to blog anonymously Communicate weekly using 1.0 methods Focus on discovery & encourage challenges Encourage staff to use each other & work together. Remember that it’s not about acceptance or doing it right . It’s about exposure. Find funding for incentives – huge ROI !!! Practice transparency & radical trust & continually encourage staff to play!!!!! Build the program for late bloomers

30. Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & non PS) to participate. Build the program for late bloomers. Allow participants to blog anonymously Communicate weekly using 1.0 methods Focus on discovery & encourage challenges Encourage staff to use each other & work together. Remember that it’s not about acceptance or doing it right . It’s about exposure. Find funding for incentives – huge ROI !!! Practice transparency & radical trust & continually encourage staff to play!!!!! Allow participants to blog anonymously. .

31. Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & non PS) to participate. Build the program for late bloomers. Allow participants to blog anonymously Communicate regularly using 1.0 methods Focus on discovery & encourage challenges Encourage staff to use each other & work together. Remember that it’s not about acceptance or doing it right . It’s about exposure. Find funding for incentives – huge ROI !!! Practice transparency & radical trust & continually encourage staff to play!!!!! Communicate regularly using 1.0 methods

32. Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & non PS) to participate. Build the program for late bloomers. Allow participants to blog anonymously Communicate regularly using 1.0 methods Focus on discovery & encourage challenges Encourage staff to use each other & work together. Remember that it’s not about acceptance or doing it right . It’s about exposure. Find funding for incentives – huge ROI !!! Practice transparency & radical trust & continually encourage staff to play!!!!! Focus on discovery & encourage challenges.

33. Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & non PS) to participate. Build the program for late bloomers. Allow participants to blog anonymously Communicate regularly using 1.0 methods Focus on discovery & encourage challenges Encourage staff to use each other & work together. Remember that it’s not about acceptance or doing it right . It’s about exposure. Find funding for incentives – huge ROI !!! Practice transparency & radical trust & continually encourage staff to play!!!!! Encourage staff to use each other and work together.

34. Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & non PS) to participate. Build the program for late bloomers. Allow participants to blog anonymously Communicate regularly using 1.0 methods Focus on discovery & encourage challenges Encourage staff to use each other & work together. Remember that it’s not about acceptance or doing it right . It’s about exposure. Find funding for incentives – huge ROI !!! Practice transparency & radical trust & continually encourage staff to play!!!!! Remember that’s it not about acceptance or “doing it right”. It’s about exposure!

35. Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & non PS) to participate. Build the program for late bloomers. Allow participants to blog anonymously Communicate regularly using 1.0 methods Focus on discovery & encourage challenges Encourage staff to use each other & work together. Remember that it’s not about acceptance or doing it right . It’s about exposure. Find funding for incentives – huge ROI !!! Practice transparency & radical trust & continually encourage staff to play!!!!! Find funding for incentives – huge ROI!!!

36. Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & non PS) to participate. Build the program for late bloomers. Allow participants to blog anonymously Communicate regularly using 1.0 methods Focus on discovery & encourage challenges Encourage staff to use each other & work together. Remember that it’s not about acceptance or doing it right . It’s about exposure. Find funding for incentives – huge ROI !!! Practice transparency & radical trust & continually encourage staff to play!!!!! Practice transparency and radical trust.

37. Support staff learning & encourage all members of staff (especially mgmt & non PS) to participate. Build the program for late bloomers. Allow participants to blog anonymously Communicate regularly using 1.0 methods Focus on discovery & encourage challenges Encourage staff to use each other & work together. Remember that it’s not about acceptance or doing it right . It’s about exposure. Find funding for incentives – huge ROI !!! Practice transparency & radical trust & continually encourage staff to play!!!!! Continually encourage staff to PLAY!

39. Exposing staff to new tools Encouraging PLAY Empowering individuals Expanding the knowledge toolbox Eliminating FEAR

40. But most importantly, it’s about …

42. Steal this idea … Cost of program = $14.99, talent & time Free to duplicate

43. http://plcmclearning.blogspot.com

44. http://plcmclearning.blogspot.com Helene Blowers [email_address] Slides & info links: LibraryBytes.com