[Hum-DIS] Self-paced technology course aimed at Australian and NZ library folk, 23 Mobile Things - worth doing

[Kathryn Greenhill]

Hi,

Below is some information about a very useful grass-roots library learning programme aimed at updating skills with online technologies, specifically those accessed via mobile device.

This is modelled on a very successful self-paced learning programme that has been in libraries for the last 6 years, the 23 Things<http://plcmcl2-things.blogspot.com.au/>. Taking part at the same time as a group of other library-folk is also a great way to build your Personal Learning Network, build up a profile and get some contacts in the industry.

Here is more information:

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Have you heard of the 23 things?  How about the 23 Mobile things?  This updated course is a great way of learning new skills, and new things about old skills.

So what is the NZ/Australian Cohort for 23 Mobile Things<http://newprofessionalsnz.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/23-mobile-things-for-cpd/> all about?  Read on.

What are the 23 Mobile Things?

  1.  Twitter
  2.  Taking a photo with a mobile device:  Instagram / Flickr app / Snapchat
  3.  eMail on the move
  4.  Maps and checking in: Foursquare
  5.  Photos + Maps + Apps: Historypin / What was there / Sepia Town
  6.  Video: YouTube and screencasts
  7.  Communicate: Skype / Google Hangout
  8.  Calendar
  9.  QR codes
  10. Social reading: RSS / Flipboard / Feedly / Goodreads / Pocket
  11. Augmented reality: Layar
  12. Games: Angry Birds / Wordfeud
  13. Online identity: FaceBook and LinkedIn
  14. Curating: Pinterest / Scoop.it / Tumblr
  15. Adobe ID
  16. eBooks and eBook apps: Project Gutenberg / Kindle / Overdrive / Bluefire / Kobo, etc.
  17. Evernote and Zotero
  18. Productivity tools: Doodle / Remember the Milk / Hackpad / any.do /  30/30
  19. File sharing: Dropbox
  20. Music: last.fm<http://last.fm/> / Spotify
  21. Voice interaction and recording
  22. eResources vendor apps
  23. Digital storytelling

You can view the 23 Mobile Things on the official blog here –http://23mobilethings.net/wpress/the-things/

What is this NZ/Australian cohort all about?

simple; it is just establishing a group of librarians in NZ and Australia who are keen to do the 23 Mobile Things at the same time. This cohort will give us mutual support and contact with each other so that we can learn together and keep each other motivated. Hopefully it will help you grow your own personal learning network (PLN) and have fun and great collaborations throughout the course!

Who can take part?

Anyone! This is not limited to New Professionals, but is open to anyone who would like to take part – whether newer or older to the profession. I have just put the contact form on the New Professionals blog as that is a place where I know many people will find it. We are creating another blog specifically for this NZ/Australian cohort that will be the hub of our conversations and connections. So please sign up<http://newprofessionalsnz.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/contact-form-for-23-mobile-things-cohort/> and let’s all learn from one another and have fun playing with mobile technologies! Over 60 people have signed up already; this is going to be such a fantastic group to be a part of [:D]    (It’s mainly NZ’ers at the moment so come on Australian’s sign up!)



What do I need to take part?

  *   Access to a mobile device (e.g. iPad, tablet, smart-phone, etc…) – if you don’t have one yourself, you could borrow one or use the PC applications to understand the general principles.
  *   Time to dedicate to investigating the 23 things – it seems most people are keen to do 1 Thing a week so you can dedicate as much or as little time as you need to exploring that thing and engaging in chatting and collaborating with others on the course.
  *   Willingness to collaborate, experiment, and support each other – it’s going to be fun!



How do I sign up?

So you’re keen? Great! Here’s what you have to do to get involved:

  *    fill in the contact form on the blog<http://newprofessionalsnz.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/contact-form-for-23-mobile-things-cohort/>
  *   vote in the poll for best time-frame for the course<http://newprofessionalsnz.wordpress.com/?p=609&preview=true>
  *   share the news with friends/colleagues

We will be in touch as we create a blog as a hub for the group, a Facebook group (if you are keen) and organize some online real-time events such as Twitter chats and Google+ hangouts so that we can chat and collaborate. It will also give us an opportunity to put into practice what we have been learning!

We are hoping to start with Thing 1 the first week of May. If the course runs for six months (approximately 1 Thing a week), it will finish at the end of November.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up today and we will be in touch again a bit closer to the date.

If you want more information please don’t hesitate to email me (Kate) at my gmail account<mailto:skeetakate at gmail.com.nospam> (take off the no spam) or on twitter at @katejf<http://www.twitter.com/katejf>.

Abigail Willemse (NZ) and Kate Freedman (NGAC) and Hiba Kanji (NGG)(AUS)

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Kathryn Greenhill

Associate Lecturer | Department of Information Studies
School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts | Faculty of Humanities

Curtin University
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Mail | GPO Box U 1987 | Perth WA 6845

Email | k.greenhill at curtin.edu.au<mailto:k.greenhill at curtin.edu.au>
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