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This was an informal presentation for NCompass Live, put on the by the Nebraska Library Commission and available at: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=12044
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Digital Learning Labs in Libraries and
Museums
Goals
• Re-envision our district approach to teen technology programming
• Build staff capacity to support 21st century skills development
• Portable kits for use in teen programming across the district
• Establish a pool of volunteers committed to working as community mentors
• Design and implement a model lab• Produce a “recipe” for implementing labs in our
other 6 locations
The Relationships
HoMaGo
NOT just a buzzword, not a funny acronym….
“The new literacies almost all involve social skills developed through collaboration and networking.” - Jenkins
Level up
Goals
• Re-envision our district approach to teen technology programming
• Build staff capacity to support 21st century skills development relationship building, leadership, collaboration and other 21st Century Skills
• Portable kits for use in teen programming across the district
• Establish a pool of volunteers committed to working as community mentors
• Design and implement a model lab at Wright Farms
• Produce a “recipe” for implementing labs in our other 6 locations
Anythink Strategic Plan 2012-2014
IV. CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION ARE SUPPORTED BYTECHNOLOGY
“We believe everyone is creative. We provide the tools for people to explore their creativity, connect with others and ideas.”
YOUmedia project team Teen Advisory Boards Advisory Council Breakout teams
Communications Activities Mentors Space and Operations Partnerships Documentation/Evaluation
Community Partners Boulder Digital Arts Denver Open Media Rocky Mountain Training University of Denver School of
Library and Information Science
YOUmedia @ Anythink Wright Farms
Geek Out Hang Out Mess Around
Three Accomplishments New programming across the
district Capacity-building for Teen and
Tech Guides using digital media tools
Anythink Wright Farms has begun construction and opens March 11
Most exciting Seeing HOMAGO work Staff excited to implement new
programming
Challenges Defining partnerships Defining role of mentors for Anythink. Recruiting mentors
What we wish we knew Logistical challenge of managing media
and equipment Communication is key – despite regular
district-wide announcements and meetings, many still felt out of the loop
What’s Next? Grand Opening of Studio at Wright Farms Build partnerships and expand pool of
mentors Replicate programming model across
the district
