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Rich Ackerman September 20th, 2007

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Bill Fritz (LL) won the prize for week 9, Things 22-23. Congratulations Bill! 


Mary Cassell (NO) won the prize for week 8, Things 20-21.  Congratulations Mary!

Anna McGuire (NL) won the prize for week 7, Things 18-19. Congratulations Anna! !
Jerry Gold won the prize for week #6, Things 16-17. Congratulations Jerry!
Stephen Conroy won the prize for week #5, Things 13-15. Congratulations Stephen!

Amy Miller was our winner for week 4, things 10-12. Congratulations Amy!
Sheena Sewell was our winner for week #3 Photos and Images!
The Learning Challenge 2.0 (a.k.a. TLC 2.0) is an online self-discovery program that encourages the exploration of Web 2.0 tools and new technologies, specifically 23 Things. The program has been set up as part of a collaborative project between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Libraries and the Broward County Libraries (BCL).        Both institutions share a common goal in this project:
“Provide library staff with sufficient knowledge and training – in the most efficient manner – so they may provide service and assistance to Broward County residents who inquire how to use these technologies.”BCL’s version of TLC 2.0 encourages the following activities:
 EXPLORING a sample of the new technologies that are reshaping how people use the Internet to access information and interact with one another.COLLABORATING with colleagues for help and ideas. Web 2.0 is all about sharing ideas and tips, and creating resourceful online communities.REWARDING staff who take the initiative to complete the self-discovery exercises.THINKING about how these new technologies can be used to support the Broward County Commission’s Five Year Workplan for Fiscal Years 2006-2010, specifically -  Goal 6 – Accessible Information and Services
  Ensure the consistent, strategic placement of knowledge and services infrastructure.
 Goal 7 – Culture and Learning  Invest resources in cultural systems and cultural infrastructure that best support our  region as a global destination, a center of learning, and a marketplace of diverse communities.THINKING about how these new technologies could be used to support some of the key initiatives of Broward County Library’s Customer Service Improvement Plan, specifically -

  • Develop a team to evaluate new on-line services and add new features throughout the planning period.
  • Newer employees need more support and continuing education training and experiences.
  • Maintain the Employee Communication Plan but evaluate and explore new communication methods.

So, Let’s Get Started

Ready to jump in and learn (23+) new things? GREAT!!
Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Read the BCL FAQs
  2. Read the BCL 23 things
  3. Register for the program in Week 1, Thing 1
  4. Record each thing once you complete it in this form
  5. HAVE FUN!
  • Comments(19)

19 Responses to “BCL Home Page”

  1. # Rich Ackermanon 04 Oct 2007 at 3:50 pm

    A big “Welcome to TLC” to all our friends and colleagues from Broward County Library. Have fun and learn a lot!

  2. # CDIXSONon 14 Oct 2007 at 5:23 pm

    Hi Rich
    I’m excited!!

    My BCL TLC 2.0 FIGHT SONG

    Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
    Climbing high into cyberspace
    Here we come preparing for advances in this new information age

    Podcasting, blogging, RSS feeds and tagging.

    NOTHING WILL STOP THE BCL TEAM

    CHARGE ON!!!!!!!!!

    TO THE TUNE OF The United States Air Force Song

  3. # Debby Bradfordon 15 Oct 2007 at 1:31 pm

    Carolyn, great lyrics! :)

  4. # bobbieon 17 Oct 2007 at 5:13 pm

    hi rich-

    glad to see you in cyberspace– now i know that i can count on you and the others to help me thru this 2.0– as i am a loss — and hopefully will learn what this is all about. ad carolyn’s song is grea–

    bobbie

  5. # Traineron 20 Oct 2007 at 10:01 am

    This program really seems interesting and extremely information. I look forward to the learning experience.

  6. # ann magnottaon 21 Oct 2007 at 12:34 pm

    If you have trouble logging on go to yahoo and then type http:marps. library.nova.edu/tic
    This link usually will work

  7. # Debby Bradfordon 22 Oct 2007 at 11:14 am

    You don’t need to go to Yahoo! to open the site. Simply open your internet browser and click on this link: http://blogs.library.nova.edu/tlc/bcl-home-page/

    Ann, you have been using the Nova 23 things. BCL staff, please use the BCL 23 things, simply click on the link I posted. Thanks!

  8. # CDIXSONon 26 Oct 2007 at 12:26 pm

    Take a well deserve break and visit my blog for today’s message.

    http://carolynslibraryworld.blogspot.com/2007/10/on-lighter-note-lets-take-break.html

    Have A Sunsational Day

    Carolyn

  9. # ann magnottaon 28 Oct 2007 at 2:07 pm

    Hi all,
    I’m back in the game.
    I had been on the NSU site and had to redo everything to the BCL site.
    I just finish blogline on BCL. What a trip!!
    I’m going to visit CDIXSON now at take a break on her blog

  10. # BCLjesson 31 Oct 2007 at 2:25 pm

    Congratulations Evelyn Fernandez-Barreto! You are the Grand Prize Winner of the BCL TLC 2.0 Kickoff. Your name was selected from among all BCL staff who registered for the BCL TLC 2.0 program by 10/20/07, using a software program known as a random number/name generator. Your BCL TLC 2.0 Grand Kickoff Prize is a Micro Headset and microphone.

  11. # Amy Milleron 02 Nov 2007 at 9:30 am

    Thanks Debby B., for the tip on linking to the correct portions of my blog; was I being dense or what?!!!

  12. # Debby Bradfordon 02 Nov 2007 at 1:02 pm

    Not dense at all, Amy! We are all learning together! :)

  13. # annamcguireon 06 Nov 2007 at 3:30 pm

    When I click on
    Things 10, 11 and 12 it replies
    “Sorry, No Posts
    matched your
    criteria.” Is anyone else getting this message?

  14. # Debby Bradfordon 06 Nov 2007 at 6:19 pm

    Anna, be sure you are clicking on the *BCL* 23 things. They work for me. Try again and let me know how it goes. Good luck!
    Debby

  15. # CDIXSONon 20 Nov 2007 at 3:37 pm

    Thing 12
    Yes, Library 2.0 has aided in helping libraries keep up with the ever changing technology. This technology has effected how and how fast we get information to the library customers.

    But, look out; coming soon to a library near you is Library 3.0.

    Visit my blog and follow the link- it contains a sample of an interesting job application.

    http://carolynslibraryworld.blogspot.com/

  16. # Traineron 20 Nov 2007 at 5:39 pm

    Check our my blog at http://trainer316.blogspot.com

    I’m still working on developing this blog. I’m trying to figure out how to make sure I can register the right people to visit the site for now.

  17. # rbatistaon 15 Dec 2007 at 6:53 pm

    One needs a Second Life to do all these 23 things. I’m doing them catch-as-catch-can and doing what I can higgledy-piggledy. I find the instructions confusing and the information overload amusing. I’m sure that’s why this was envisioned.

    Perhaps as I keep plugging at it, it will fall into place. I had hoped that it would have been more methodical, but, it turns out, it’s a mash-up here, and hit-and-miss there.

    But it’s all good. Anyway you look at it.

  18. # drichardson0718on 06 Jan 2008 at 3:53 pm

    I have learned so much from TLC 2.0.
    I now have greater confidence in my
    ability to learn new technology. I have
    developed a new lingo. My children
    especially have been impressed by the
    my blog spot. I am no longer “lost
    in space”. I consider myself a space
    cadet. I’m no longer afraid of the
    unknown and equipped with my
    new knowledge base I am ready to
    explore new galaxies.

  19. # jgoldon 07 Jan 2008 at 5:34 pm

    Now that I completed it…It was fun…It was informative…and I’m actually going to use some of it. Thanks!

    jgold

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