Learning 2.0/2.1
Columbus can now thankfully call Helene Blowers one of our own now that she’s taken a position at the CML. In her previous position she created a program called Learning 2.0 which is right up our alley in terms of a part of the mission we’d like to fulfill. Take a moment and discover the program she developed which she so kindly offers for free under the creative commons agreement. I think we should use and build off of this program as we move forward. Here’s an excerpt from her site:
Learning 2.0 Message
Welcome to Learning 2.0, an online self-discovery program that encourages the exploration of web 2.0 tools and new technologies, specifically 23 Things.
This program was originally developed and launched for the staff at the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in August 2006 with a total of 352 PLCMC participants creating blogs and many additional guests joining in. Since the program’s launch, the exercises here have helped other library systems develop programs of their own, the first being the Yarra Plenty Regional Library system in Melbourne, Australia.
If you’re interested in duplicating this program for your own staff, please feel free to do so under Creative Commons. And although PLCMC staff have already completed this program, this site will remain up for your use.
Additionally, you might find some of my program notes on the About page helpful. To date, over 250 libraries and organizations have duplicated the program worldwide. Listing of Learning 2.0 Libraries.
