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Updated: October 30, 2009

Handouts, Slides, Pod- and Vodcasts from Past CE Workshops

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Project PlayCreating Online Tutorials with Screencasting (Project Play Date)

June 24, 2009 - presented by Beth Carpenter, OWLS and Stef Morrill, South Central Library System - 1 contact hour

Join Beth and Stef and learn about screencasting: what it is, why you should consider creating some, tools and resources to get you started, along with tips to keep in mind when recording. These brief video tutorials are a fantastic way to empower your customers by providing training on demand in a popular, easily accessible format.

Project PlayInnovation Starts with I (Project Play Date)

May 22, 2009 - presented byHelene Blowers, Columbus Metropolitan Library - 1 contact hour

Innovation has become such a bandied word these days that in some organizations it’s now an expectation for library staff to be innovative from the ground up. So, where does “innovation” really come from? and how do you kickstart something at an organizational level that is, by its very nature, connected to the elusive waves of individual creativity? The answer: Innovation starts with “I.” This session will explore how the I, YOU, WE of organization cultures are involved in responding to the needs and desires to innovate and change.

Project PlayGet More Out of Firefox (Project Play Date)

April 28, 2009 - presented by Joy Schwarz, Winnefox Library System - 1 contact hour

Already use Firefox for your browser, but want to learn about the features and add-ons that can make your work day more efficient and productive? Don't use Firefox yet and wonder why anyone would switch from Internet Explorer? Join Joy Schwarz of Winnefox Library System to get: tips for tabbed browsing, a demo of how to install and manage add-ons, add-ons that fit your workflow and help get stuff done faster and easier.

Great New Books for Children and Teens

April 17, 2009 - presented by Megan Schliesman and Merri Lindgren, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) - 3 contact hours

Cooperative Children's Book Center librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman will highlight some of the books in "CCBC Choices 2009" at this session for the Winnefox and OWLS library systems.  All of the Choices 2009 books will be available for hands-on book examination. The presentation will focus on books for babies through teens.

Learn a Test

April 8, 2009 - presented by Evan Bend, OWLS - 1 contact hour

This year Learn a Test will offer an exciting new interface that should make the product much easier to use and promote. This class will demo the new look and give an overview of how to use the site, including: settting up an account, exploring the scope of the content, taking a practice test, using a skills course, downloading, viewing, and saving ebooks. We'll also take a look at the InfoSoup Job & Career Resources page.

Project PlayExploring Google Reader (Project Play Date)

March 25, 2009 - presented by Jean Anderson, South Central Library System - 1 contact hour

During Project Play, we explored RSS and using Bloglines to collect and organize your RSS feeds (Week 3 of Semester 1). If you’re a Gmail or Google Docs user, you probably know about Google Reader. This program will explore all the features of Google Reader including subscribing to and organizing your feeds, sharing items with friends, and tips for using Google Reader (or any newsreader) effectively. If you want to refresh your memory on RSS and Newsreaders, check out the Common Craft video: RSS in Plain English.

Adolescent Literacy Workshop

March 19, 2009 - coordinated by Sue Abrahamson, Waupaca Area Public Library, OWLS Youth Services Coordinator - 5 contact hours

Statewide assessments of reading achievement show that the proportion of students proficient in reading declines as they move from elementary and middle school to high school. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology and Community Learning, has launched a multi-year initiative that will champion high-quality teen services and build momentum behind Wisconsin's drive to create the most literate, well-educated citizenry and workforce in the nation. This workshop is part of that initiative.

Public librarians are encouraged to invite school partners (middle and high school librarians, school district reading specialists or administrators, etc.) to this workshop as one of the activities is to conduct an action planning session where activities and events may be planned for individual communities. Participants will leave with concrete ideas on making connections with schools to provide support through programs, outreach, etc.

Adolescent Brain Development (Nicole Strang, UW-Madison doctorate student)

Academic Success Panel Presentation (Connie Abert, Waupaca County UW-Extension Youth Development Educator; Sue Abrahamson, Waupaca Area Public Library; Pat Peters and Donna Young, New London School District)

Video Games, Literacy & 21st Century Skills (Kym Buchanan, UWSP professor)

Project PlayMore With Flickr (Project Play Date)

February 17, 2009 - presented by Tana Elias, Madison Public Library - 1 contact hour

Expand your Flickr knowledge with an overview of Flickr changes in the last year. Learn how to make the most of your library's Flickr account (or find some compellling reasons to sign up with Flickr) including...

Discover the differences between a free and Pro account, and explore legal ramifications of Flickr for libraries - including questions about photo copyright and photo permissions.

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