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

2 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!

3 Learning is a process, not an event. Barbara Carnes

4 The Solution: Teamwork Competition Flexibility Incentive (prizes!)

5 Part One: sixthingstech

6 Our Inspiration

7 Our Version

8 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

9 What Did It Look Like? Introduction Background Information Step-by-Step Guidelines for Task Links for Further Reading Survey Link

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11 Part Two: Staff Development Day

12 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

13 TaskWifi WorkingWifi Down (answers all on SixThingsTech handouts) #1: OverDrive Media ConsoleWhat is the checkout limit for LOTG titles per person? OR How many days can you borrow an eBook or audiobook from LOTG? OR What 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? OR What types of files are compatible with the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch on OverDrive Media Console? #2: TumbleBooksIt’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 GoWhich 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: MangoHow 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 ReportsCars, Appliances, Electronics, Babies & Kids, Money, Shopping, Health… what Consumer Reports category are we missing? OR What 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.

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