Welcome to the official Week 1 of 23 Things! Some of you are speeding
along and good for you! This message is for those who are just starting
out.
Week 1 is about getting all of your questions answered about our journey.
Please know that Jim and I are here to help you with any questions that
you have about the logistics of this program. However, what’s cool about
this program is that it is a chance to learn from each other.
We are approaching 1,000 people registered statewide as a few more library
systems begin this program, some later this summer and fall. BCPL has
over 300 people registered! We encourage you to check out the other blog
sites listed on the Participant blogs,
http://mdlib2participants.blogspot.com/ , and watch what happens in the
coming weeks as everyone builds their blogs and they get posted.
Under “Handy Links” (look on the right-hand column) on our
participants page, http://baltimorecountyparticipants.blogspot.com/,
you will find links to the Tracking Log discussed in Thing 4 and an
Account Reference Sheet.
* The Tracking Log IS NOT required to be turned in, or even to be
used at all, although it says so in the program. Jim and I are
not requiring that you use this sheet, however, you may use it as
an aid for yourself.
* The Account Reference Sheet will be handy for tracking the
usernames and passwords you select for various sites as you move
through the program. Generally, the easiest thing to do is use
the same username and password for all of them, if you can.
Week 1’s topic is an Introduction. You have the following activities
to complete:
Week 1: Introduction
1. Read this blog & find out about the program.
2. Discover a few pointers from lifelong learners and learn how to
nurture your own learning process.
Tip:
Some of the “things” have podcasts where you can click the play
button and listen for more information about the exercise. Many of
the podcasts were developed by Helene Blowers at PLCMC to help her
staff. When you click the button, you may need to wait a few seconds
for the podcast to begin to play. If for any reason a podcast does
not play, don’t fret. The written “thing” has all of the critical
information to help you learn.
If you know someone who is still interested in registering for the
program, it’s not too late. Tell them to go to the Baltimore County
Public Library participants’ page:
http://baltimorecountyparticipants.blogspot.com/ .
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
The program is meant to be self-paced. Sometimes you may feel ready
to move on and other times you might want to take more time on one
section. It’s up to you! You have 13 weeks to complete the program.
Ellen Ward (ellen@bcpl.net)
Jim DeArmey (jdearmey@bcpl.net)
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