The final Thing! Congratulations on making it through all 23 Things for Professional Development!
But don't worry if you haven't completed all of the Things yet. The deadline has been extended to October 31 for Nebraska library staff to complete all 23 Things for Professional Development and earn 15 CE Credits. Our original deadline was October 14, but we changed it to October 31. So, you now have until the end of October to complete all of the Things. You do not have to complete the Things during the week they are first posted, you just have to have them all completed by the new October 31 deadline.
For this last thing, we would like you to reflect on the programme in general and on what you want to do next. Can you identify any gaps in your experience that you might like to work on? A Personal Development Plan could help you reach those goals.
We hope this side trip into 23 Things for Professional Development has been fun and educational for you. We will return to our regular one-Thing-per-month schedule starting in November.
Keep blogging and keep learning!
About CPD23: See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program. And for an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
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Oct 11, 2011
CPD23: Week 16 - Promoting yourself and Volunteering
Last week's NLA/NEMA Annual Conference took over a bit here, so we missed posting the Things for week 16. So, today we will be doing 2 posts, one for week 16 and one for week 17.
Don't forget, the deadline has been extended to October 31 for Nebraska library staff to complete all 23 Things for Professional Development and earn 15 CE Credits. Our original deadline was October 14, but we are moving it to October 31. So, you now have until the end of October to complete all of the Things. You do not have to complete the Things during the week they are first posted, you just have to have them all completed by the new October 31 deadline.
For week 16 of 23 Things for Professional Development you will do Things 21 and 22. This week the focus is on "Promoting yourself in job applications and at interviews" and "Volunteering to get experience".
See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program. And, for an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Don't forget, the deadline has been extended to October 31 for Nebraska library staff to complete all 23 Things for Professional Development and earn 15 CE Credits. Our original deadline was October 14, but we are moving it to October 31. So, you now have until the end of October to complete all of the Things. You do not have to complete the Things during the week they are first posted, you just have to have them all completed by the new October 31 deadline.
For week 16 of 23 Things for Professional Development you will do Things 21 and 22. This week the focus is on "Promoting yourself in job applications and at interviews" and "Volunteering to get experience".
See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program. And, for an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Sep 26, 2011
CPD23: Week 15 - Careers
It's week 15 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week you will do Thing 20: Library Day in the Life and Library Routes/Roots, which is all about library careers. The idea is simple: blog about your library roots (how and why you got into the profession in the first place) and your library routes (the career path you’ve taken so far).
Don't forget, the deadline has been extended to October 31 for Nebraska library staff to complete all 23 Things for Professional Development and earn 15 CE Credits. Our original deadline was October 14, but we are moving it to October 31. So, you now have until the end of October to complete all of the Things. You do not have to complete the Things during the week they are first posted, you just have to have them all completed by the new October 31 deadline.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
This week you will do Thing 20: Library Day in the Life and Library Routes/Roots, which is all about library careers. The idea is simple: blog about your library roots (how and why you got into the profession in the first place) and your library routes (the career path you’ve taken so far).
Don't forget, the deadline has been extended to October 31 for Nebraska library staff to complete all 23 Things for Professional Development and earn 15 CE Credits. Our original deadline was October 14, but we are moving it to October 31. So, you now have until the end of October to complete all of the Things. You do not have to complete the Things during the week they are first posted, you just have to have them all completed by the new October 31 deadline.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Sep 19, 2011
CPD23: Week 14 - Extra catch-up week and Thing 17
It's week 14 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
The organizers of CPD23 have been listening to feedback from participants and have decided to change the schedule for the last few weeks of the program by making this an additional catch-up week. This pushes the end of the program to the week of October 10, instead of October 3.
In addition, Thing 17 is finally ready! It was originally scheduled for Week 12, starting on Sept. 5, but was postponed to this week. So, for this week, you can catch up on any previous Things you haven't done yet. And, you can do Thing 17 - "The Medium is the Message - Prezi and Slideshare".
Since the program has been extended, we are also extending the deadline to October 31 for Nebraska library staff to complete all 23 Things for Professional Development and earn 15 CE Credits. Our original deadline was October 14, but we are moving it to October 31. So, you now have until the end of October to complete all of the Things. You do not have to complete the Things during the week they are first posted, you just have to have them all completed by the new October 31 deadline.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
The organizers of CPD23 have been listening to feedback from participants and have decided to change the schedule for the last few weeks of the program by making this an additional catch-up week. This pushes the end of the program to the week of October 10, instead of October 3.
In addition, Thing 17 is finally ready! It was originally scheduled for Week 12, starting on Sept. 5, but was postponed to this week. So, for this week, you can catch up on any previous Things you haven't done yet. And, you can do Thing 17 - "The Medium is the Message - Prezi and Slideshare".
Since the program has been extended, we are also extending the deadline to October 31 for Nebraska library staff to complete all 23 Things for Professional Development and earn 15 CE Credits. Our original deadline was October 14, but we are moving it to October 31. So, you now have until the end of October to complete all of the Things. You do not have to complete the Things during the week they are first posted, you just have to have them all completed by the new October 31 deadline.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Sep 12, 2011
CPD23: Week 13 - Catch-up week / reflection
UPDATE 9/19: Deadline for Nebraska library staff to complete all Things and earn 15 C.E. Credits extended to October 31.
It is week 13 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week you will do Thing 19, which is another chance to catch up on the program.
This week there's only 1 Thing to do, so if you're a little behind on your Things, it's the perfect time to catch up. If you're just discovering 23 Things for Professional Development, it's the perfect time to get started.
Don't forget - Nebraska library staff who complete all 23 Things for Professional Development byOctober 14 October 31 will earn 15 CE Credits. You do not have to complete the Things during the week they are first posted, you just have to have them all completed by the October 14 October 31 deadline.
For Thing 19, you will think about how you might integrate the Things you've learned so far into your workflow and routines.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
It is week 13 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week you will do Thing 19, which is another chance to catch up on the program.
This week there's only 1 Thing to do, so if you're a little behind on your Things, it's the perfect time to catch up. If you're just discovering 23 Things for Professional Development, it's the perfect time to get started.
Don't forget - Nebraska library staff who complete all 23 Things for Professional Development by
For Thing 19, you will think about how you might integrate the Things you've learned so far into your workflow and routines.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Sep 7, 2011
CPD23: Week 12 - Screencasts & Podcasts
It is week 12 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week you will do Thing 18. (Thing 17 has been postponed.)
In Thing 18 you will explore Jing, screen capturing and podcasts (making and following them)
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
This week you will do Thing 18. (Thing 17 has been postponed.)
In Thing 18 you will explore Jing, screen capturing and podcasts (making and following them)
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Aug 30, 2011
CPD23: Week 11 - Putting Yourself Out There
It is week 11 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week you will do Thing 15 and Thing 16.
In Thing 15 you will explore why and how best to attend, speak at, and organize events.
In Thing 16 you will will look at the importance of being able to explain and express the value of the services your library offers to its constituents.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
This week you will do Thing 15 and Thing 16.
In Thing 15 you will explore why and how best to attend, speak at, and organize events.
In Thing 16 you will will look at the importance of being able to explain and express the value of the services your library offers to its constituents.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Aug 24, 2011
CPD23: Week 10 - Zotero / Mendeley / CiteULike
It's Week 10 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week you will do Thing 14 which looks at tools for managing information.
Thing 14 posits that as librarians we're not just there to help people find information, we can also help them manage it to more easily achieve their goals. This week you will be introduced to three free reference management tools -- Zotero, Mendeley, and CiteULike. Your task is to explore and play with at least one of these tools and then blog about your impressions. How could it help you achieve some of your own goals? How could your new skill help you improve the support you offer your library users? If you're already using one or several of these tools, please share how you're using them.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska
This week you will do Thing 14 which looks at tools for managing information.
Thing 14 posits that as librarians we're not just there to help people find information, we can also help them manage it to more easily achieve their goals. This week you will be introduced to three free reference management tools -- Zotero, Mendeley, and CiteULike. Your task is to explore and play with at least one of these tools and then blog about your impressions. How could it help you achieve some of your own goals? How could your new skill help you improve the support you offer your library users? If you're already using one or several of these tools, please share how you're using them.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska
CPD23: Week 9 - Google Docs, Wikis and Dropbox
It's Week 9 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week you will do Thing 13, which explores several tools designed to facilitate effective sharing of information and documents when working with others on a joint project. For this Thing you will need to have a go at some of the suggested activites and then blog about any or all of the tools.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
This week you will do Thing 13, which explores several tools designed to facilitate effective sharing of information and documents when working with others on a joint project. For this Thing you will need to have a go at some of the suggested activites and then blog about any or all of the tools.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Aug 8, 2011
CPD23: Week 8 - Catch-up week / reflections
It's Week 8 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week there's only 1 Thing to do, so if you're a little behind on your Things, it's the perfect time to catch up. If you're just discovering 23 Things for Professional Development, it's the perfect time to get started.
Thing 12 is about 'Putting the social into social media'. For this Thing, you will consider the role of social media in building up networks and a sense of community.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
This week there's only 1 Thing to do, so if you're a little behind on your Things, it's the perfect time to catch up. If you're just discovering 23 Things for Professional Development, it's the perfect time to get started.
Thing 12 is about 'Putting the social into social media'. For this Thing, you will consider the role of social media in building up networks and a sense of community.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Aug 1, 2011
CPD23: Week 7 - Librarianship training options
It's Week 7 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week you will do Thing 10 and Thing 11, which are both on various ways to learn about being a librarian.
Thing 10 discusses routes into librarianship, such as traineeships, degrees and certifications. The post on the CPD23 website is UK-centric, but that's OK. For US participants, it is still very interesting to hear how it works in other countries. And the actual activity for this week works for everyone:
"For this week’s 'Thing' I would like you to blog about your experiences as a librarian so far. Tell us about why you joined the career, where you are now and how you got there and what you are planning to do next. I apologise that this blog post has been rather UK focused and therefore I would love it if our international colleagues out there would blog about their experiences in their countries so we can learn more about routes in librarianship on a global level."
Thing 11 is on Mentoring, and talks about being both a mentor and a mentee.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
This week you will do Thing 10 and Thing 11, which are both on various ways to learn about being a librarian.
Thing 10 discusses routes into librarianship, such as traineeships, degrees and certifications. The post on the CPD23 website is UK-centric, but that's OK. For US participants, it is still very interesting to hear how it works in other countries. And the actual activity for this week works for everyone:
"For this week’s 'Thing' I would like you to blog about your experiences as a librarian so far. Tell us about why you joined the career, where you are now and how you got there and what you are planning to do next. I apologise that this blog post has been rather UK focused and therefore I would love it if our international colleagues out there would blog about their experiences in their countries so we can learn more about routes in librarianship on a global level."
Thing 11 is on Mentoring, and talks about being both a mentor and a mentee.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Jul 26, 2011
CPD23: Week 6 - Organising yourself
It's Week 6 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week you will do Thing 8 and Thing 9, which are both about organising tools to keep you sane and on top of everything!
Thing 8 is about Google Calendar, a free web-based calendar which can be shared with other people and accessed from anywhere with Internet connection. Thing 9 introduces you to Evernote, a tool that allows you to take notes on webpages and archive them for later consultation.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
This week you will do Thing 8 and Thing 9, which are both about organising tools to keep you sane and on top of everything!
Thing 8 is about Google Calendar, a free web-based calendar which can be shared with other people and accessed from anywhere with Internet connection. Thing 9 introduces you to Evernote, a tool that allows you to take notes on webpages and archive them for later consultation.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Jul 18, 2011
CPD23: Week 5: Online Networks / Real Life Networks
It's Week 5 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week you will do Thing 6 and Thing 7, which are both about networking, but in different ways. Thing 6 is all about online (or social) networks and communities, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, LIS New Professionals Network, Librarians as Teachers Network, and CILIP communities. Thing 7 focuses on face-to-face networks and professional organisations: what they do, what the benefits are, and how and why you can get involved.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
This week you will do Thing 6 and Thing 7, which are both about networking, but in different ways. Thing 6 is all about online (or social) networks and communities, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, LIS New Professionals Network, Librarians as Teachers Network, and CILIP communities. Thing 7 focuses on face-to-face networks and professional organisations: what they do, what the benefits are, and how and why you can get involved.
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Jul 11, 2011
CPD23: Week 4: Reflective Practice
It's Week 4 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week, for Thing 5 you will take a bit of time to reflect on what you've done so far in the program. From the CPD23 post: "Reflective practice...provides an opportunity to review the experiences we have, learning from them and applying what we have learnt."
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
This week, for Thing 5 you will take a bit of time to reflect on what you've done so far in the program. From the CPD23 post: "Reflective practice...provides an opportunity to review the experiences we have, learning from them and applying what we have learnt."
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Jul 4, 2011
CPD23: Week 3: Current awareness
It's Week 3 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week, you will do Thing 4. From the CPD23 post: "In this Thing we'll explore a few tools that will help you to keep up-to-date and aware of goings on in the library and information world. The three tools we have chosen to explore are Twitter, RSS feeds and Pushnote. However if there are any other tools you use for a similar purpose, feel free tell us all about it when you blog about this Thing!"
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
This week, you will do Thing 4. From the CPD23 post: "In this Thing we'll explore a few tools that will help you to keep up-to-date and aware of goings on in the library and information world. The three tools we have chosen to explore are Twitter, RSS feeds and Pushnote. However if there are any other tools you use for a similar purpose, feel free tell us all about it when you blog about this Thing!"
For an introduction to this new program and how you can participate, watch the recording of our NCompass Live about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program.
Jun 27, 2011
CPD23: Week 2: Online presence
It's Week 2 of 23 Things for Professional Development. See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
This week, you will do Thing 3. You will Consider your personal brand - we'll consider how people see your online brand, what brand you would like to convey, and how to match the two.
Last week, to kick off Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program, NCompass Live was an introduction to this new program and how you can participate. Check out the session recording for all the details.
This week, you will do Thing 3. You will Consider your personal brand - we'll consider how people see your online brand, what brand you would like to convey, and how to match the two.
Last week, to kick off Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program, NCompass Live was an introduction to this new program and how you can participate. Check out the session recording for all the details.
Jun 20, 2011
CPD23 Starts Today! Week 1: Blogging
UPDATE 6/22: The recording of the NCompass Live session about this new program is now available.
23 Things for Professional Development starts today! See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
Week 1 is on Blogging - you will complete Things 1 and 2 for this week.
In Thing 1, you will create your own blog (if you don't have one already) and will think and write about why you're taking part in 23 Things for Professional Development and what you're hoping to get out of it.
Go to the cpd23 page for Thing 1 for the details. There are also basic instructions on how to create a blog using Blogger or WordPress here on the Nebraska Learns 2.0 Set up a Blog page.
In Thing 2, you will explore other blogs and get to know some of the other cpd23 Participants.
NCompass Live - June 22
To kick off Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program, the NCompass Live on June 22 will introduce you to the new program, and to some of the contributors. You can register for this session on the NCompass Live website. As usual, the session will be recorded, so if you can't make it on June 22, you will be able to watch the recording when it is convenient for you.
Let's start learning!
23 Things for Professional Development starts today! See our previous post about Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining this new learning program.
Week 1 is on Blogging - you will complete Things 1 and 2 for this week.
In Thing 1, you will create your own blog (if you don't have one already) and will think and write about why you're taking part in 23 Things for Professional Development and what you're hoping to get out of it.
Go to the cpd23 page for Thing 1 for the details. There are also basic instructions on how to create a blog using Blogger or WordPress here on the Nebraska Learns 2.0 Set up a Blog page.
In Thing 2, you will explore other blogs and get to know some of the other cpd23 Participants.
NCompass Live - June 22
To kick off Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program, the NCompass Live on June 22 will introduce you to the new program, and to some of the contributors. You can register for this session on the NCompass Live website. As usual, the session will be recorded, so if you can't make it on June 22, you will be able to watch the recording when it is convenient for you.
Let's start learning!
Jun 1, 2011
A New 23 Things...for Your Professional Development
UPDATE 9/19: Deadline for Nebraska library staff to complete all Things and earn 15 C.E. Credits extended to October 31.
UPDATE 6/22: The recording of the NCompass Live session about this new program is now available.
This ongoing Nebraska Learns 2.0 program is now 2 years old! Yup, our very first Thing was in May 2009. Every month since then, we've offered you a new resource to learn about. But this isn't the Nebraska Library Commission's first foray into a 23 Things program. We debuted our first Nebraska Learns 2.0 program in October 2008. That original program ran for 16 weeks, through the end of January 2009.
Why are we giving you this 23 Things in Nebraska history lesson?
Many library staff have participated in both our original, 16 week program and in our ongoing program. But, we've heard from some of you that you'd like to do another 16 week learning program. Well, you're in luck! We've discovered a new 23 Things program that we think would be very useful, engaging, and fun. It's called 23 Things for Professional Development.
From its own website, "CPD23 is a free online programme open to information professionals at all stages of their career, in all types of roles, and anywhere across the world. Inspired by the 23 Things programmes for social media, this new programme will consist of a mixture of social media 'Things' and 'Things' to do with professional development. The programme starts on 20 June and will run until early October 2011."
Sounds great, doesn't it? We thought so, too. So, we have decided to change things up here at Nebraska Learns 2.0. For the next 5 months, we're going back to our roots. Instead of 5 new Things from June through October, Nebraska Learns 2.0 is going to follow along with 23 Things for Professional Development.
You will have the opportunity to learn 23 new Things to help you with your professional development. And we at Nebraska Learns 2.0 will be here to assist you in participating in this new, 16 week 23 Things program.
How will this work exactly?
If you participated in our first 16 week Nebraska Learns 2.0 program, it will work the same way. A new Thing will be offered each week and you will write a blog post reflecting on that Thing. The list of 23 Things that you will be exploring is on the 23 Things for Professional Development website, so you can see what you will be learning.
If you already have a blog of your own, or one you have used for our Nebraska Learns 2.0 programs, you can use that blog for this new program. You don't have to start a whole new blog for the new program, unless you want to.
With whatever blog you choose to use, you will need to sign up to participate in Nebraska Learns 2.0. If you're an existing Nebraska Learns 2.0 participant, you don't have to sign up again, but we'd appreciate it if you would leave a comment on this post to let us know you're planning on participating in this new 23 Things for Professional Development program.
You must register as a participant in Nebraska Learns 2.0 so that we can track your progress, assist you with your Things, and give you your CE Credits.
CE Credits! Update: DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Nebraska library staff who complete all 23 Things for Professional Development byOctober 14 October 31 will earn 15 CE Credits. You do not have to complete the Things during the week they are first posted, you just have to have them all completed by the October 14 October 31 deadline.
In order to earn Nebraska CE Credits, you must post a comment to this Nebraska Learns 2.0 blog with a link your own blog post about the Thing (instructions). We will have a blog post for each of the 23 Things for Professional Development here on Nebraska Learns 2.0 for this purpose - so you can tell us that you've done that Thing, and so that we can track your progress and give you your CE Credits.
If you also wish to register, comment and participate on the CPD23 website, that's perfectly fine. But, in order to earn your Nebraska CE Credits, you must tell us about the Things you've done on this Nebraska Learns 2.0 blog.
We realize that many of you will be very busy with Summer Reading Programs when this new 23 Things program first starts, but that's OK. You can catch up with the Things after that's over.
The last Thing is for the week ofOctober 3 October 10, but because that is the same week as the NLA/NEMA Annual Conference, we are giving you until October 14 October 31 to complete all 23 Things and earn your 15 CE Credits.
You must complete all 23 Things to earn the 15 CE Credits - there is no partial credit.
NCompass Live - June 22
To kick off Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program, the NCompass Live on June 22 will introduce you to the new program, and to some of the contributors. You can register for this session on the NCompass Live website. As usual, the session will be recorded, so if you can't make it on June 22, you will be able to watch the recording when it is convenient for you.
The first Thing will go live on Monday, June 20. We hope you'll join your library colleagues on this international learning adventure!
UPDATE 6/22: The recording of the NCompass Live session about this new program is now available.
This ongoing Nebraska Learns 2.0 program is now 2 years old! Yup, our very first Thing was in May 2009. Every month since then, we've offered you a new resource to learn about. But this isn't the Nebraska Library Commission's first foray into a 23 Things program. We debuted our first Nebraska Learns 2.0 program in October 2008. That original program ran for 16 weeks, through the end of January 2009.
Why are we giving you this 23 Things in Nebraska history lesson?
Many library staff have participated in both our original, 16 week program and in our ongoing program. But, we've heard from some of you that you'd like to do another 16 week learning program. Well, you're in luck! We've discovered a new 23 Things program that we think would be very useful, engaging, and fun. It's called 23 Things for Professional Development.
From its own website, "CPD23 is a free online programme open to information professionals at all stages of their career, in all types of roles, and anywhere across the world. Inspired by the 23 Things programmes for social media, this new programme will consist of a mixture of social media 'Things' and 'Things' to do with professional development. The programme starts on 20 June and will run until early October 2011."Sounds great, doesn't it? We thought so, too. So, we have decided to change things up here at Nebraska Learns 2.0. For the next 5 months, we're going back to our roots. Instead of 5 new Things from June through October, Nebraska Learns 2.0 is going to follow along with 23 Things for Professional Development.
You will have the opportunity to learn 23 new Things to help you with your professional development. And we at Nebraska Learns 2.0 will be here to assist you in participating in this new, 16 week 23 Things program.
How will this work exactly?
If you participated in our first 16 week Nebraska Learns 2.0 program, it will work the same way. A new Thing will be offered each week and you will write a blog post reflecting on that Thing. The list of 23 Things that you will be exploring is on the 23 Things for Professional Development website, so you can see what you will be learning.
If you already have a blog of your own, or one you have used for our Nebraska Learns 2.0 programs, you can use that blog for this new program. You don't have to start a whole new blog for the new program, unless you want to.
With whatever blog you choose to use, you will need to sign up to participate in Nebraska Learns 2.0. If you're an existing Nebraska Learns 2.0 participant, you don't have to sign up again, but we'd appreciate it if you would leave a comment on this post to let us know you're planning on participating in this new 23 Things for Professional Development program.
You must register as a participant in Nebraska Learns 2.0 so that we can track your progress, assist you with your Things, and give you your CE Credits.
CE Credits! Update: DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Nebraska library staff who complete all 23 Things for Professional Development by
In order to earn Nebraska CE Credits, you must post a comment to this Nebraska Learns 2.0 blog with a link your own blog post about the Thing (instructions). We will have a blog post for each of the 23 Things for Professional Development here on Nebraska Learns 2.0 for this purpose - so you can tell us that you've done that Thing, and so that we can track your progress and give you your CE Credits.
If you also wish to register, comment and participate on the CPD23 website, that's perfectly fine. But, in order to earn your Nebraska CE Credits, you must tell us about the Things you've done on this Nebraska Learns 2.0 blog.
We realize that many of you will be very busy with Summer Reading Programs when this new 23 Things program first starts, but that's OK. You can catch up with the Things after that's over.
The last Thing is for the week of
You must complete all 23 Things to earn the 15 CE Credits - there is no partial credit.
NCompass Live - June 22
To kick off Nebraska Learns 2.0 joining the 23 Things for Professional Development program, the NCompass Live on June 22 will introduce you to the new program, and to some of the contributors. You can register for this session on the NCompass Live website. As usual, the session will be recorded, so if you can't make it on June 22, you will be able to watch the recording when it is convenient for you.
The first Thing will go live on Monday, June 20. We hope you'll join your library colleagues on this international learning adventure!
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