The document discusses the concept of pioneers and pioneering. It provides definitions of "pioneer" as both a noun and adjective. It notes that pioneers don't work alone and lists some examples of "firsts" in Colorado Springs. The document encourages participants to identify their own worries and learns from a past training program and match them to find solutions. It concludes by providing a to-do list for participants to pioneer new areas in their own libraries.
Learn from the over 500 librarians who contributed to TechSoup's MaintainIT Project. Tips, techniques, and know-how on keeping public computers supported were shared, and many virtual pats on the back in between!
(original airdate: April 22, 2009)
Learn from the over 500 librarians who contributed to TechSoup's MaintainIT Project. Tips, techniques, and know-how on keeping public computers supported were shared, and many virtual pats on the back in between!
(original airdate: April 22, 2009)
There are many ways to energize a classroom and become more interculturally competent. First, “Who are you culturally?” is a reflective cultural self-awareness conversation. Second, peace-making is the focus of a brainstorming session. Third, staying in description is an eye-opening group activity. The debriefing includes theory and practical application.
Being creative in public relations is essential. This presentation from Now Go Create was used to get people thinking creatively. What tools can we use? Where can we draw inspiration from? Creativity is the use of imagination and ideas. In PR, being original and imaginative gets you everywhere.
Focus on an idea in order to structure your looking.
A theme liberates you from a continual problem of choice.
What is the essence of the feeling behind the image
you wish to describe?
Infuse the spirit of the subject into your work.
with unique qualities
I created this presentation for a 3 hour motivation session for 240 civil service aspirants. These are the people who would one day be occupying leading positions in our Government's Administrative and other government service sections. Although many of the ideas and literature have been inspired and taken from various sources, and I'm deeply indebted to the owners of those information, I presented the same using a lot of examples and observations from my own experiences. I also used 3 movie clips as anchor clips in order to emphasize the messages I was putting across. If you need any further information about the presentation, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Straight Talk about the "B" Word: using the Edge benchmarks in your libraryTechSoup for Libraries
A presentation about the Edge Initiative benchmarks at the Beyond BTOP conference in Colorado Springs, CO and how they might work in your public library with some activities to learn from your peers.
A talk about building digital communities at a statewide meeting for district consultants and administrators of county library systems and district library centers in Pennsylvania.
There are many ways to energize a classroom and become more interculturally competent. First, “Who are you culturally?” is a reflective cultural self-awareness conversation. Second, peace-making is the focus of a brainstorming session. Third, staying in description is an eye-opening group activity. The debriefing includes theory and practical application.
Being creative in public relations is essential. This presentation from Now Go Create was used to get people thinking creatively. What tools can we use? Where can we draw inspiration from? Creativity is the use of imagination and ideas. In PR, being original and imaginative gets you everywhere.
Focus on an idea in order to structure your looking.
A theme liberates you from a continual problem of choice.
What is the essence of the feeling behind the image
you wish to describe?
Infuse the spirit of the subject into your work.
with unique qualities
I created this presentation for a 3 hour motivation session for 240 civil service aspirants. These are the people who would one day be occupying leading positions in our Government's Administrative and other government service sections. Although many of the ideas and literature have been inspired and taken from various sources, and I'm deeply indebted to the owners of those information, I presented the same using a lot of examples and observations from my own experiences. I also used 3 movie clips as anchor clips in order to emphasize the messages I was putting across. If you need any further information about the presentation, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Straight Talk about the "B" Word: using the Edge benchmarks in your libraryTechSoup for Libraries
A presentation about the Edge Initiative benchmarks at the Beyond BTOP conference in Colorado Springs, CO and how they might work in your public library with some activities to learn from your peers.
A talk about building digital communities at a statewide meeting for district consultants and administrators of county library systems and district library centers in Pennsylvania.
Interested in delivering webinars, but don't know where to start? This PowerPoint is from a one hour TechSoup webinar by program manager Kyla Hunt and independent library consultant, author, and trainer Stephanie Gerding on the basics of providing effective webinars.
Discover:
How is online training different from ace-to-face or in-person training?
What planning is involved in designing and delivering a webinar?
How do you encourage audience participation and interaction?
What are the differences between webinar platforms?
Archive available at: http://techsoupforlibraries.org/events/training-an-invisible-audience-delivering-effective-webinars
This webinar is specifically developed for anyone currently managing a computer center, librarians involved in computer-related programs, those who support digital literacy programs, or BTOP grant recipients. You will leave with an understanding of how to track the impact of your public access computers and computer training programs.
Grants can support the changing needs in your community while your budget is flat or shrinking and provide many benefits (in addition to funding!). Wish you knew more about applying for grants? Does it seem overwhelming and you wonder how to get started? This webinar is easy to understand, motivating, and full of valuable tips.
Discover the confidence and knowledge to win grants, find out the best method for writing grant proposals, and learn all the steps to successful grant work. Stephanie Gerding will share practical advice, easy grants for beginners, and valuable worksheets and resource lists. We’ll also learn about free resources for finding funding opportunities and valuable discounted software products to aid your grant work. Discover how to develop a compelling case for technology grants.
You’ll be excited, motivated, and ready with the knowledge needed to apply the basic process of grant work. http://stephaniegerding.com
This presentation is from a TechSoup webinar. You can view the archive page (https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=peinch14k2ix) for a recording and links to all of the many open source tools that were discussed. We have a lively conversation on our community forum (http://bit.ly/oslib) as Cindy and Kyle answered questions we didn't get to during the webinar.
5. pi· o· neer
noun
1. One who ventures into unknown or unclaimed territory to
settle.
2. One who opens up new areas of thought, research, or
development: a pioneer in aviation.
adjective
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of early settlers: the pioneer
spirit.
2. Leading the way; trailblazing
They didn’t do it alone.
6. A pioneer isn’t just about “firsts”
• First rodeo: 1869
• First woman legislator: 1894
• First cheeseburger: 1935
• First (and only) state to reject an
Olympics: 1976
7. pi· o· neer
noun
1. One who ventures into unknown or unclaimed territory
to settle.
2. One who opens up new areas of thought, research,
or development: a pioneer in aviation.
adjective
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of early settlers: the
pioneer spirit.
2. Leading the way; trailblazing
8. mod· est
adjective
1. Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's
own talents, abilities, and value.
2. Having or proceeding from a disinclination to call
attention to oneself; retiring or diffident. Synonym: see
shy.
3. Observing conventional proprieties in speech,
behavior, or dress.
4. Free from showiness or ostentation; unpretentious.
10. Activity: unleash it
1. Find your partners.
2. Ask your partner two questions:
• What worries you? (Something you want to
implement or do. Do not answer “money
or “time”.)
• What did you learn during BTOP? - Or - What
can you do now that you couldn’t before?
1. Write down your partner’s answers.
(worry = pink; learn = blue)
11. Find your pioneering partner…
1. Add your worries & learns to the wall.
(Place worries on one side and learns on the
other side.)
1. Find learns that solve
the worries.
2. Place the matches
next to each other.
When I think about colorado, I think about pioneers.
Here are some of those folk, searching for a better life. These three women are standing outside of their sod house on the NE prairie. That’s my great grandma, my grandma, and my great aunt around 1905.
When I think of Colorado, I think of pioneers. I think of those hardscrabble folk who wanted something better, who chose a difficult path to make a change, to learn, or to achieve something great. For many, it was to have a better life. I think of this quote. Or this book. Well, not really, but since there’s a female complement—and it’s a book—I thought I’d make certain both genders were represented.
And my family did. That’s great aunts and cousins around 1910. That sweet little girl on the bottom left is my grandma Washburn. She and her aunt and mom left the NE prairie to arrive in Minturn, CO, where this picture was taken. They were just regular folk, searching for something new. Helping each other out, joining other family members and friends in this new adventure.
What characterized pioneers was confidence. Moxie. A desire for something better. Someone who pushed boundaries. That’s the pioneer spirit. But hey didn’t do it alone.
But …. I was curious. Trailblazing: environmental impact and financial costs (300% more than projected)
Do you see yourself in this definition? Nod yes or no. (give them 2 buttons)
What about this definition? Do you see yourself here? That’s ok. If there’s one constant theme that has emerged from all of my work with libraries, it’s that you’re modest. It’s a lovely trait. You don’t even know what rockstars you all are. My staff and I talk to a lot of folks at libraries, and we often hear, “oh, I’m not doing anything that you’d be interested in. That’s nothing.” To which we often remark, “something that’s “oh that’s nothing” to you might be an aha! To someone else. And I can tell you it ALWAYS is.
One way of discovering your inner pioneer is to think about where you want to go, what you want to do that’s moving you forward. It’s ok to be unsure; it’s uncharted territory.
After all of this hard work you’ve done, it’s time to step out and do things differently. You have change in front of you, and your pioneer spirit to guide you. Write on big post-its what you worried (red) and what you learned (blue). 2x for 5 minutes each (10 minutes) SW: read worries
Let’s prove that you’re a pioneer and you’re not that lone modest one. SW reads worries without mates. She reads them out loud, asking the BTOP crew to fill in who can help. Calling cards: Calling cards streamlined introductions and helped remind people of new acquaintances and needed visits.
Successful libraries: Ask for help Share their worries Accept help Are constantly learning Are pushing boundaries