50 Feet From the Cutting Edge in the Northeast Kansas Library System
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“A recent post on the blog Alt Ref has gotten me thinking about information literacy in the 2.0 world. In his post, Brian stats that info lit is “very Un-Library 2.0 (the ‘proper way vs. your way)”. Why is this and how can it be changed?”
A good read, and worth thinking about.
This is a great idea for a technology class in a library. The librarian had the students bring in their camera and manual, and the class was about learning how to use THEIR digital camera, flipping switches, opening flaps, taking pictures, etc.
I like this because it emphasizes curiosity and hands on, instead of the all knowing talking head instructor raining down principles from on high. Patrons literally get to geek out about their devices, instead of freak out.
I love it. Here’s the link to the original post:
First Geek Out Don’t Freak Out Class
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