Staff eLearning with Mobile Things Emily Burns Online Resources Librarian Oakville Public Library

Staff eLearning with Mobile

ThingsEmily Burns

Online Resources Librarian

Oakville Public Library

The Problem:

• Diversity of staff experience & technological comfort

• Over 150 staff members

• Not enough devices for one-on-one hands-on training

• Technology can be scary!

Learning is a process, not an event.Barbara Carnes

The Solution:

• Teamwork

• Competition

• Flexibility

• Incentive (prizes!)

Part One: sixthingstech

Our Inspiration

Our Version

What It Covered

• Week 1: OverDrive App for iPad

• Week 2: TumbleBooks for iPad

• Week 3: OPL to Go for iPad (Bibliocommons app)

• Week 4: Mango Languages for Libraries for iPad

• Week 5: Consumer Reports Mobile for iPad

• Week 6: Twitter for iPad

What Did It Look Like?

• Introduction

• Background Information

• Step-by-Step Guidelines for Task

• Links for Further Reading

• Survey Link

Part Two: Staff Development Day

The Format

• 1 iPad / table, pre-set with table-specific @sixthingstech Twitter accounts

• Five 15-minute Tech Segments throughout the day

• Answers via Twitter & #SDD13 hashtag

• Prizes for teamwork, accuracy, enthusiasm

• Grand draw for donated Kobo ARC at the end of the day

Task Wifi Working Wifi Down (answers all on SixThingsTech handouts)

#1: OverDrive Media Console What is the checkout limit for LOTG titles per person?ORHow many days can you borrow an eBook or audiobook from LOTG?ORWhat symbol lets you know if an eBook is available to borrow now on LOTG?

What is the difference between EPUB and PDF formats for the user?ORWhat types of files are compatible with the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch on OverDrive Media Console?

#2: TumbleBooks It’s story time! Find a story on Tumblebooks, turn down the sound, and read it together! (No tweet required for this one!)

Where do you find TumbleBooks on the OPL site?

#3: OPL to Go Which OPL branch are we closest to here at QE Park?

What information do you need to provide in order to create your OPL barcode on OPL to Go?

#4: Mango How many languages does Mango have that begin with the letter ‘P’?

What is the title of the first unit for Pirate in Mango?

#5: Consumer Reports Cars, Appliances, Electronics, Babies & Kids, Money, Shopping, Health… what Consumer Reports category are we missing?ORWhat colour does Consumer Reports use for their entry on the 2012 Toyota Prius?

Name two categories available to scroll through on the Consumer Reports mobile site.

Thank you!