23 Learning 2.0 Things

Listed below are 23 Things (or small exercises) that you can do on the web to explore and expand your knowledge of the Internet and Web 2.0.
This program will commence on Monday 2nd July and run for ten weeks until Friday 7th September.
Please be patient when opening the podcasts you will be listening to. Sometimes they take up to 20 seconds to begin.
Good luck!

Week 1: Introduction (official start July 2nd)


1. Register your participation in the Learning 2.0 Program.


2. Discover a few pointers from lifelong learners and learn how to nurture your own learning process.
   
   Week 2: Blogging


3. Set up your own blog & add your first post.


4. Register your blog on Learning Services -Learning 2.0 Blog
   
   Week 3: Photos & Images


5. Explore Flickr and learn about this popular image hosting site.


6. Have some Flickr fun and discover some Flickr mashups & 3rd party sites.


7. Create a blog post about anything technology related that interests you this week.
   
   Week 4: RSS & Newsreaders


8. Learn about RSS feeds and setup your own Bloglines newsreader account.


9. Locate a few useful library related blogs and/or news feeds.
   
   Week 5: Play Week


10. Play around with an online image generator.


11. Take a look at LibraryThing and catalog some of your favorite books.


12. Roll your own search tool with Rollyo.
    
    Week 6: Tagging, Folksonomies & Technorati


13. Learn about tagging and discover Del.icio.us (a social bookmaking site)


14. Explore Technorati and learn how tags work with blog posts.


15. Read a few perspectives on Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and the future of libraries and blog your thoughts.
    
    Week 7: Wikis


16. Learn about wikis and discover some innovative ways that libraries are using them.


17. Add an entry to the Learning 2.0 SandBox wiki.
    
    Week 8: Online Applications & Tools


18. Take a look at some online productivity tools. (word processing, spreadsheet)


19. Explore any site from the Web 2.0 awards list, play with it and write a blog post about your findings.
    
    Week 9: Podcasts, Video & Downloadable audio


20. Discover YouTube and a few sites that allow users to upload and share videos.


21. Discover some useful search tools for locating podcasts.


22. Take a look at the downloadable audio book titles available on World eBook Fair site


23. Summarize your thoughts about this program on your blog.
    
    
    * This list of "things" can also be found on the 43Things website.
    Note: This project is loosely based upon the website 43Things (which allows you to set and track personal goals) and the Stephen Abram article titled 43 Things I (or You) might want to do this year (Information Outlook - Feb 2006).
    

Welcome to the Learning 2.0 Program

This blog has been set up to chart your progress in Learning 23 things program.

The model being used for your program is: 'Learning 2.0, 23 Things' which was developed by Helene Blowers of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenberg County.
It has been made available for all to share under a Creative Commons Licence.

The Program was developed to encourage staff to explore new technologies in a fun and flexible way.

Emerging technologies on the web are changing the way people access and share information.
This Online Fun Course will introduce you to the world of Web 2.0, also called the 'Participatory Web'........so why not participate???

Lessons are made up of short podcasts (headphones/sound card required) and a choice of 2 Discovery Exercises (one simple and one with a bit of a challenge)
It's your choice as you work your way through each thing at your own pace.

All the tools you will need are online and there is nothing extra to download.
The only tool you need is 'enthusiasm'.

The PLCMC Learning Blog sets out the '23 Things' out over a 9 Week period.
For SLV staff we are allowing 10 weeks to complete the Program Start date is July 2nd 2007 and completion date will be September 9th 2007.

We will post to this Blog weekly aligning with the '23 Things' Blog.
The first thing you need to do is Register your participation on the 'Learning Services blog .
At week 2 your exercise will be to make your own blog. This will also have to be registered.

You blog will act as your learning journal thoughout the program.
You will be recording all your learning activities on your blog.

One of the exercises on the '23 Things Blog' refers to Net Library which is no longer available, see the Alternative to Net Library Link.
Please head up each Blog post with the 'Thing' you are addressing eg. Thing #5 Flickr.

Feel free to comment and add your own tips, hints and discoveries to this Blog.
If you need assistance with anything on the program please contact:
Lynette Lewis (phone 9401 0764) or Denise McLarty (9401 0741) or
email at learning@yprl.vic.gov.au

Have fun!

FAQs for Learning 2.0

What about Privacy?
There is none! Everyone can read your Blog, this is the nature of Blogs in general.
Suggestions: You can remain anonymous by choosing a Generic Name for the Blog and hide your user profile if you wish.
Keep in mind the type of Posts you make and use discretion in mentioning names/places etc.Copyright issues and intellectual content also apply to Blogs.

How do I Register?
Use the link to the online registration form down the side panel of this blog.
It also includes a Blog registration.
Use the CUT and PASTE method to put your URL into your registration form or emails.

How does this online learning program work?
This is a self-discovery program which encourages staff to take control of their own learning and to utilize their lifelong learning skills through exploration and PLAY.
Staff are encouraged to work together and share with each other their discoveries, techniques and "how to's" both in person and through their blogs.

How long do I have to complete this program?
The 10 week program begins on Monday 2nd July and ends on Friday 9th September

How do I track my progress?
Each staff member that chooses to participate in this program will be required to keep a blog to track their own progress. Basically you will make regular posts to your Blog about what you are learning, likes dislikes etc. Noting each week and addressing each 'Thing'!

An Staff tracking log (on Google Docs) will be kept where your progress will be recorded.

Can I work ahead through the list of items on my own?
Yes, of course. You are encouraged to self-direct your discovery process, especially by working ahead on your own!!
Some of the exercises on the PLCMC program are no longer relevant, so will will replace them with a more suitable alternative

What if I need help - who can I call?
Since this program is self-directed and is being completed by many staff members throughout the system simultaneously, you are encouraged to work with colleagues along your discovery journey.
A link to the list of the participants will appear on your Learning Services-Learning 2.0 blog. Help is also available from Lynette Lewis and Denise McLarty at Yarra Plenty Library

Lynette Lewis
Phone: 9401 0764
email: ljlewis@yprl.vic.gov.au

Denise McLarty
Phone: 9401 0741
email: dmclarty@yprl.vic.gov.au

As time progresses, we may also set up a chat line where wer are availableto chat to during certain times. More information about this will be posted on the blog.