How does this online learning program work?
This is a self-discovery program which encourages staff to take control of their own learning and to utilize their lifelong learning skills through exploration and PLAY. There will be no classes or workshops offered to support this program. Instead, staff are encouraged to work together and share with each other their discoveries, techniques and "how to's" both in person and through their blogs.
Who is eligible to participate?
All DBRL staff are eligible to participate. Those employees working 20 hours per week or more are expected to spend approximately one hour of regularly scheduled work time on each unit. Additional exploration is encouraged as patron traffic and staff projects allow. Those employees working less than 20 hours per week are welcome to participate on their own personal time.
Will I be given off-desk time to complete these exercises?
These exercises are designed for the introductory learner and can be easily completed within the allotted two-week period without extra off-desk time. Naturally, priority is given to our patrons and other outstanding library-related projects you might have.Circulation staff will be granted off-desk time as the schedule allows and at the discretion of the department manager. All other staff are asked to incorporate these activities into their existing work schedules or on-desk time.
Is participation in NetTrek mandatory?
No, participation is not required, but it is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.
How long do I have to complete the program?
NetTrek is an ongoing program that will last from October 2009 through February 2010. Every two weeks a new unit will be introduced on the NetTrek Outpost and staff will have two weeks to complete it before moving on to the next unit.
How soon do I have to start the program?
The program kicks off Monday, October 26, 2009. The enrollment period will last three weeks and conclude Sunday, November 15, 2009. All units must be completed by Friday, February 19, 2010.
How do I track my progress through NetTrek?
Each staff member who chooses to participate in this program will be required to keep a blog to track their progress and will also need to register their blog on the NetTrek Wiki. Staff will receive regular email reminders and progress updates throughout the course of the program.
Will there be any training classes offered to show staff how to do this?
No, this is a self-directed learning program. If you find that you need assistance with an exercise, you are encouraged to be resourceful and find a staff member who can help. Reading other staff member's blogs can help, too. For a complete list of participants and their blogs, please visit the NetTrek Wiki.
What if I need help - who can I call?
Since this program is self-directed and is being completed by many staff members throughout the system simultaneously, you are encouraged to work with colleagues along your discovery journey. To see a listing of those registered, please visit the NetTrek Wiki. If you are about to light your hair on fire from frustration, though, please contact NetTrek Coordinator Brandy Sanchez, before any spontaneous combustion occurs.
What happens to all the online accounts created during the NetTrek program?
At the end of the program, specific instructions will be provided so that you may deactivate your Gmail account, blog account, RSS reader account, and Facebook account. Deactivation is not required for all staff, only those who elect to do so.
What's in this for me?
The joy of learning new tools that provide personal and professional benefits, the feeling of accomplishment that comes from finishing a project, the ability to answer questions from our patrons about our services, and recognition of your accomplishment at Staff Day 2010.
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