1. Introduction to Learning 2.0 -- WU Libraries

Welcome to an adventure of learning on the web! "Learning 2.0 -- WU Libraries" is an online learning program that encourages staff to learn more about emerging technologies on the web that are changing the way people, society and libraries access information and communicate with each other.

"This program was originally developed and launched for the staff at the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in August 2006 with a total of 352 PLCMC participants creating blogs and many additional guests joining in. Since the program's launch, the exercises here have helped other library systems develop programs of their own, the first being the Yarra Plenty Regional Library system in Melbourne, Australia." (from the PLCMC Learning 2.0 program)

Now, it's our turn at Washington University Libraries to teach ourselves some new technologies. Charmaine Scott and Joy Weese Moll modified the Learning 2.0 program to suit our environment. The purpose for the Learning 2.0 program is to position ourselves to deliver digital content in a variety of ways by developing comfort with web technologies, encouraging collaborative workflow, and actively engaging in self-directed learning.

In the pilot program at WU Libraries, you will complete 9 Things, or tasks, grouped into 3 weekly lessons that will help you learn web technologies and learn about your own learning preferences and techniques. The readings and exercises in "Learning 2.0 -- WU Libraries" are designed to help staff become familiar with blogging, RSS news feeds, tagging, wikis, on-line communities and more.

The 9 Things are best navigated to from the Learning 2.0 Home -- the 9 Things link in the right sidebar. On that page, the Things are listed in the order that you will want to complete them.

This program is designed to be completed at your own pace, so take your time and have fun exploring. If you need help, ask others who are also working through the program or ask Joy or Charmaine for assistance.