This week, you'll be learning to use an aggregator, or blog reader. Come to the coaching session and read the Wiki to learn more.
Using a blog reader such as bloglines will allow you to read all the blogs you want (including your fellow Catch 23 particpants' blogs) using only one website!
Enjoy!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Week 3 Coaching Session
The coaching session for Week 3 will be on Monday, March 31, at 2:00 pm.
It will be in the Training Room.
See you then!
It will be in the Training Room.
See you then!
Week 2 Meeting
20 of us are meeting in the Training room -- having fun creating blogs, posting on our friends blogs, trying to guess each other's identities!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
A Thought on Setting Up Your Blog
Most people seem to have gotten their blogs up and running. I have sensed some frustration from a few, however, and I really hope that people understand that it's okay if you don't understand everything from the beginning of the week - learning is a process that can take time. It's also perfectly acceptable to ask for help and/or wait for the coaching session each week. We're all learning new things together, and I really think the initial act of setting up a blog and getting started is the most difficult part of this experience, so there's no need for frustration.
Happy blogging, everyone!
Happy blogging, everyone!
Monday, March 24, 2008
Lecture Series @ LC
The Library of Congress is sponsoring a 4 part lecture series on Digitial Natives. The first lecture willbe webcast live at www.loc.gov.
"Distinguished scholar and child-development expert Edith Ackerman will present "The Anthropology of Digital Natives" at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 7, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building."
Other lectures will include "Internet, the Private Mind" by Steven Berlin Johnson, "The Anthropology of YouTube" by Michael Wesch (producer of many of our Catch 23 videos!), and "Open Source Reality" by Douglas Rushkoff.
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2008/08-057.html
Anyone interested?
"Distinguished scholar and child-development expert Edith Ackerman will present "The Anthropology of Digital Natives" at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 7, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building."
Other lectures will include "Internet, the Private Mind" by Steven Berlin Johnson, "The Anthropology of YouTube" by Michael Wesch (producer of many of our Catch 23 videos!), and "Open Source Reality" by Douglas Rushkoff.
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2008/08-057.html
Anyone interested?
Here are answers for some questions that have been asked:
Q: What are the URLs for the blog and the wiki?
A: The blog is at http://tcucatch23.blogspot.com/ and the wiki is at http://catch23.pbwiki.com/
Q: Blogger (blogspot.com) requires a Google ID. Do I have to create a Gmail account? I don’t really need another email address.
A: If you use Blogger you will need to have a Google ID. You don’t have to use your Gmail account. You can also use other blogging sites if you wish.
Please understand that through the course of this “Experience” you will need to create a variety of accounts. You will need your Google ID as well as a Yahoo ID. There is no risk in creating these accounts—just remember that you do not have to provide all the information that each service requests. Required responses are typically marked with an asterisk.
Q: Can I get a copy of the powerpoint that was shown during the introductory session?
A: Yes. It is posted on the N: drive, in the Betts folder.
Q: My screen name is already taken on Blogger! What do I do?
A: You can use a derivative—add numbers, etc. to your screen name. You can then use your base name to create your other accounts as needed.
At this time, Walter will need your blog URL, more than your screen name.
Reminders:
Q: What are the URLs for the blog and the wiki?
A: The blog is at http://tcucatch23.blogspot.com/ and the wiki is at http://catch23.pbwiki.com/
Q: Blogger (blogspot.com) requires a Google ID. Do I have to create a Gmail account? I don’t really need another email address.
A: If you use Blogger you will need to have a Google ID. You don’t have to use your Gmail account. You can also use other blogging sites if you wish.
Please understand that through the course of this “Experience” you will need to create a variety of accounts. You will need your Google ID as well as a Yahoo ID. There is no risk in creating these accounts—just remember that you do not have to provide all the information that each service requests. Required responses are typically marked with an asterisk.
Q: Can I get a copy of the powerpoint that was shown during the introductory session?
A: Yes. It is posted on the N: drive, in the Betts folder.
Q: My screen name is already taken on Blogger! What do I do?
A: You can use a derivative—add numbers, etc. to your screen name. You can then use your base name to create your other accounts as needed.
At this time, Walter will need your blog URL, more than your screen name.
Reminders:
- Read our blog!
- Read the wiki!
- Find a buddy to work with!
- We’ve started Week 2 (Things 3 & 4). Be ready to post your comments on your new blog! And, don’t forget to send Walter the URL for your blog.
- Contact Walter if you didn't get a copy of this post via email.
Things 3 & 4--Creating your blog
It is time to create your blog. You can use Blogger (which is the service this blog is hosted on) or, if you prefer, use another blogging service.
The Wiki has more details on setting up your blog.
When you're done setting it up, send the web address of your blog to Walter at w.betts@tcu.edu.
You'll want to post your thoughts about Things 1-4 on your blog this week.
Happy blogging!
The Wiki has more details on setting up your blog.
When you're done setting it up, send the web address of your blog to Walter at w.betts@tcu.edu.
You'll want to post your thoughts about Things 1-4 on your blog this week.
Happy blogging!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Week 2 Coaching Session
The coaching session for Week 2 will be Thursday, March 27, at 10am. It will in the Training Room.
See you then.
See you then.
Thing 2--Discovery Exercise
If you haven't already, be sure to visit the Wiki. There, you will find a list of all of the 23 "Things."
While you are there, click on Thing 2. You'll see the things that you need to do to complete Thing 2, including watching the online tutorial created by PLCMC.
Take a moment to collect your thoughts about what you've done so far. You'll want to write about these thoughts in your new blog you'll be creating next week.
You're off to a great start!
While you are there, click on Thing 2. You'll see the things that you need to do to complete Thing 2, including watching the online tutorial created by PLCMC.
Take a moment to collect your thoughts about what you've done so far. You'll want to write about these thoughts in your new blog you'll be creating next week.
You're off to a great start!
Thing 1--Reading this blog
Wow! Just by reading this blog, you've accomplished Thing 1. That was easy. We hope that this won't be the only time you read this blog, though. Please come back often and see new posts.
Sometime this week, please turn in your agreement form to Walter Betts. Don't forget to have your supervisor's approval.
Some of you are working ahead, and that is great. Almost all of the "things" can be accomplished ahead of time if you want. One exception is the work on the Wiki in week 8. You'll need a special password or "key" to be announced by the steering committee when that time gets closer.
It was great to see so many of you at the Catch 23 meetings this week!
Sometime this week, please turn in your agreement form to Walter Betts. Don't forget to have your supervisor's approval.
Some of you are working ahead, and that is great. Almost all of the "things" can be accomplished ahead of time if you want. One exception is the work on the Wiki in week 8. You'll need a special password or "key" to be announced by the steering committee when that time gets closer.
It was great to see so many of you at the Catch 23 meetings this week!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Getting Started
To get started in the Catch 23 program, just get your supervisor to sign the agreement form, then turn it into Walter Betts.
Then, plan on coming to one of the two "intro" sessions:
Monday, March 17, 1:00pm
Wednesday, March 19, 11:00am.
Check this blog and our Wiki regularly. New updates will be posted every week on this blog.
Get ready to play and learn!
Then, plan on coming to one of the two "intro" sessions:
Monday, March 17, 1:00pm
Wednesday, March 19, 11:00am.
Check this blog and our Wiki regularly. New updates will be posted every week on this blog.
Get ready to play and learn!
Welcome to Catch 23: A License to Play!!
This is a 12-week opportunity for you to explore the fun side of the internet. You know…the new widgets, gadgets and social thingamabobs you hear about on the news. These tools are handy, fun and when used the right way can be a great source of communication and reconnection to professional acquaintances, family and friends. This is a chance to dip your toes into Web 2.0 instead of jumping off the deep end. You will explore how these technologies impact our library world and you are encouraged to play. We will teach you how to use them safely in a stress-free and fun environment.
What Will I Be Learning?
You will learn about blogging, social networks, photo sharing, wikis and other fun tools. If you don’t know what any of those words meant or you know just enough to be dangerous, you are perfect for this program! If you are an expert, we need you to be a “buddy” to our more inexperienced learners!
Units in this “experience” are not structured. They will start with a brief introduction and tutorial. From there you (by yourself or with a friend) are invited to play with each tool. Each week systems personnel and other topical experts will be available as coaches during a scheduled session in the training room, but you are also free to explore on your own. You will learn by doing, and we will track your progress.
What’s In It For Me?
Beyond knowledge and confidence in your internet abilities? How about some really neat prizes? Those who complete the entire10 week course will get a flash-drive/mp3 player, and have their names entered into a drawing for an iPod Nano. Participans may return the flash-drive/mp3 player for two additional chances for the iPod.
Welcome, and enjoy the program!
What Will I Be Learning?
You will learn about blogging, social networks, photo sharing, wikis and other fun tools. If you don’t know what any of those words meant or you know just enough to be dangerous, you are perfect for this program! If you are an expert, we need you to be a “buddy” to our more inexperienced learners!
Units in this “experience” are not structured. They will start with a brief introduction and tutorial. From there you (by yourself or with a friend) are invited to play with each tool. Each week systems personnel and other topical experts will be available as coaches during a scheduled session in the training room, but you are also free to explore on your own. You will learn by doing, and we will track your progress.
What’s In It For Me?
Beyond knowledge and confidence in your internet abilities? How about some really neat prizes? Those who complete the entire10 week course will get a flash-drive/mp3 player, and have their names entered into a drawing for an iPod Nano. Participans may return the flash-drive/mp3 player for two additional chances for the iPod.
Welcome, and enjoy the program!
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