Geeks Bearing Gifts:
unwrapping new technology trends

Abstract

This class is intended to provide a fun, fast-paced, and informative introduction to and update on today’s hottest technology trends. Program participants will be able to identify technology trends and they will understand how these trends will impact or can be integrated into traditional library services. Content will be presented in with a “can-do” focus intended to encourage participants to investigate at least one technology for implementation in their institution. Course structure will include brief vignettes and demonstrations of a wide variety of technologies. Some of the topics to be covered include instant messaging, podcasting, blogs and wikis, social networking sites, collaboration software, and more. The hands-on class is 4 hours.

Objectives

Participants will be able to develop an increased awareness of new and changing technologies understand how new and changing technology affects traditional library services be able to identify ways in which one or more of these technologies would be applicable to their institution

Course Materials

Course Outline
Geeks Bearing Gifts Manual ( 19404kb)
Blogsite (includes 8 & 4 hour agenda and resource list)
Geeks PPT Presentation - Part 1 ( 1230kb) [This is no longer being updated. Sample purposes only.]
Geeks PPT Presentation - Part 2 ( 1103kb) [This is no longer being updated. Sample purposes only.]