NetTrek is a self-directed online learning program to develop your understanding of Web 2.0 tools. This four-month discovery process will guide you through the most common Web 2.0 technologies utilized by libraries. Beginning Monday, October 26 participants may register for this program by following the directions included in the first NetTrek exercise. This includes creating your own blog to record your progress and share your thoughts. NOTE: This enrollment period will last three weeks and conclude Sunday, November 15. All participants of the NetTrek program must have completed their entire first exercise by this date.
After the initial registration period, you will then have two weeks to complete each unit of this program before a new unit is posted to the central NetTrek Outpost blog. These exercises are meant to be completed either on or off-desk as your work schedule and patron traffic allows. This is a self-paced, self-guided training; no formal orientation or classes will be conducted. As you have questions, you are encouraged to enlist the assistance of your colleagues. This program is not only designed to help you build on your technology skills, but also to develop collaboration and team-building among staff members. Below is the full timeline for the NetTrek program:
After the initial registration period, you will then have two weeks to complete each unit of this program before a new unit is posted to the central NetTrek Outpost blog. These exercises are meant to be completed either on or off-desk as your work schedule and patron traffic allows. This is a self-paced, self-guided training; no formal orientation or classes will be conducted. As you have questions, you are encouraged to enlist the assistance of your colleagues. This program is not only designed to help you build on your technology skills, but also to develop collaboration and team-building among staff members. Below is the full timeline for the NetTrek program:
- October 26 - November 15: Introduction/Blogging
- November 16 - 29: Photos & Images
- November 30 - December 13: Wikis & Web-based Apps
- December 14 - 27: Play Week
- December 28 - January 10: RSS & Newsreaders
- January 11 - 24: Online Video & Podcasts
- January 25 - February 7: BiblioCommons
- February 8 - 19: Social Networking
- Friday, February 19: Deadline to complete all NetTrek exercises
Throughout the course of this program, participants will receive regular emails with reminders and progress updates. At the end of the four months, those who have completed all eight training units will be recognized at Staff Day which is tentatively scheduled for March 2010.
So, take a deep breath and remember skills development through experimentation and play is designed to be fun. In this learning environment, there are no grades and no such thing as failure. Considering pairing up with another staff member and progressing through each unit together. This is a great opportunity to connect with your coworkers while learning to connect patrons with valuable library resources in exciting, new ways!
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