How many times have you heard or read of a new computer term -- like wiki, podcast, RSS feed, or blog -- and wondered "What is that thing?"
Have you ever listened to a newscast and heard a reference to YouTube or Twitter and thought -- "I've heard of that, but what is it?"
You are about to embark on a learning journey, one that will not only answer your questions, but will introduce you to some fun -- and free -- new computer tools that you may want to use in your personal lives.
There is no pressure to become an expert, but you will perform some tasks to help you become familiar with these tools. We've called these tools Things, and have set up a self-paced, 19-week tutorial for you to follow. Each lesson should take approximately 30 minutes, and can be done at work. We encourage sharing and collaboration -- it's not cheating, it's group learning! -- and questions are more than welcomed.
We realize that learning new things can be a daunting prospect (but exhilarating, too!), so we've sweetened the deal: Every staff member who completes the 15 Things will be rewarded with a $5 gift card to a local merchant, and will be entered in a drawing to win a prize worth $50. But the real reward will come from being able to answer your questions, and patrons' questions, about Web 2.0 tools.
So don't be scared. If you're stuck, or confused, or frustrated, just ask for some help. You can ask any member of the TechPlay Team: Bridget, Brooke, Debbie, Nancy K, Noel, and Jeannie. Or e-mail us at techplay@lagrangelibrary.org. We've been just as stuck, confused, and frustrated while we created the tutorial, so we really understand. And above all...have fun!
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