[Baynet] Infopeople's "Using Web 2.0 Tools for Staff Training" workshop

[Linda Rodenspiel]

We have added three sessions of this workshop.  Since some people who 
may be interested in participating might not receive this notice 
directly, we would appreciate it if you would print and post or route 
this announcement to staff and colleagues. Thanks!


Title:  Using Web 2.0 Tools for Staff Training

Dates and locations:

Tuesday, January 22, 2008, Saratoga Library
Thursday, January 24, 2008, Los Angeles Public Library
Thursday, January 31, 2008, San Francisco Public Library

To register for this workshop:  Use the online registration form at
http://infopeople.org/workshop/362

Fee:  There is a $75.00 fee for this workshop.


In a time when libraries are trying to adapt to a rapidly changing 
technology environment, our budgets and available staff time seem to 
be shrinking every year. Staff that try to keep up with new 
technology or other advancements in the profession may find 
themselves swimming upstream by themselves. You may be in charge of 
training initiatives at your library or you may be responsible for 
technology innovations, but your time may be limited. The good news 
is that there are many freely available Web 2.0 tools that are easily 
adapted to many training situations. Rejuvenate your old training 
procedures and create exciting new opportunities for your staff.

In this workshop, you will:

--Learn to adapt Web 2.0 tools for use in staff training.
--Compare Web 2.0 tool to traditional training methodologies.
--Develop a plan to revitalize training at your library.



Workshop Description: This all-day hands-on workshop will provide you 
with an understanding of Web 2.0 tools and how they can be used for 
training staff. This workshop will have hands-on practice with Web 
2.0 tools, individual, and group reflection times. You will complete 
a plan to redesign or create a new training program for your library 
and have time to discuss your plan with other workshop attendees for 
advice and ideas. You will also receive glossaries and bibliographies 
for all the tools and topics discussed.

Pre-workshop assignment: Write a brief description of a current 
training program or need at your library. What is the goal of the 
training? Who is the audience? Are there any follow-up trainings in 
place or is there a way for people to keep their skills fresh? Are 
there incentives in place for training?

*If it is a current training program, what methods are used for the 
training? How successful has it been? What are some challenges this 
program has faced?

*If this is a training need at your library, what are some 
traditional methods that might fill this need at your library? What 
are some challenges to making this program successful?

Preliminary Course Outline

Traditional Training Methods v Web 2.0 Methods
--Traditional models
--The theory of Web 2.0

The Building Blocks, A Whirlwind Tour
--RSS
--Blogs
--Wikis
--Tagging (del.icio.us)
--Podcasts
--Flickr
--Blip.tv

Project Management as a Training Module
--What is project management?
--What tools can be used for project management?
--Using project management tools to build training modules

Challenges to Using Web 2.0 in Training and How to Overcome Them
--Lack of training/knowledge about Web 2.0 Tools
--Fear of change
--Fear of technology
--Technology issues - firewalls, bandwidth, etc.
--Training challenges - follow through and follow-up, keeping the 
training fresh and useful

Instructor:  Michelle Boule.  Michelle is a Social Sciences Librarian 
at the University of Houston. Michelle went to Texas A&M University 
and received her MLS from Texas Woman's University. She was a 
coordinator for the Five Weeks to a Social Library project, is active 
in ALA, writes and speaks about technology and education, believes 
Joss Whedon is a genius, and is a geek for life. Michelle is teaching 
this course because she believes that Web 2.0 tools can enrich our 
lives, help us serve our patrons and staff better, and that they make 
things fun. She believes that training is a great way to introduce 
staff to technology in a non-threatening way. Michelle has an open, 
discussion oriented teaching style with a lot of energy. Participants 
should come ready to learn, discuss, and be energized.

Who Should Attend: Anyone from the California library community with 
an interest in using new technologies to train staff. This workshop 
will be especially helpful for people who are either in charge of 
training at their library, library staff in charge of technology 
implementation that are looking for effective ways to train staff on 
the use of technology, or staff who want to implement Web 2.0 tools 
in their departments or working groups and are unsure of how to train 
people effectively on these tools.

Prerequisites: This course requires that students be comfortable with 
basic computer skills, including using a mouse, navigating the web, 
and basic keyboarding. For help with these basic skills, we recommend 
the New Computer Users section of the Infopeople Resources Guides, at 
infopeople.org/resources. It is recommended, though not required that 
the attendee have some very basic knowledge of Web 2.0. We will be 
going over Web 2.0 theories and tools, but very quickly.

Other Logistics:

*On-site check-in is from 8:30-9:00 AM;  instruction is from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM.

*Maps, directions, and parking information are available on the 
Infopeople Web site at http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop/Directions. 
Infopeople does not validate or pay for parking.

*Infopeople does not provide refreshments or lunch.  Since some 
training locations do not have in-house or convenient food service, 
Infopeople recommends that participants bring a sack lunch.

To view a complete list of Infopeople workshops and for general 
information about Infopeople training opportunities, go to the main 
Infopeople Workshops page at http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop

If you have questions about registration or scheduling of workshops, 
please contact Linda Rodenspiel, the Infopeople Project Assistant, at 
assist at infopeople.org or by phone at 650-578-9685.