How to teach what you don't know
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We’ve all been there, a class on LinkedIn, a question about eReaders, or hands-on assistance with a database. When working in libraries, staff will often have to teach what they don’t know. This presentation will provide practical tips for making it through the anxiety of teaching outside one’s comfort zone.
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How to teach what you don't know
- 1. How to Teach What You Don't Know Kristine Kenney, MLIS Information Services Manager, Palatine Public Library kkenney@palatinelibrary.org
- 3. “To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you’re going...so that the steps you take are always in the right direction.” Stephen Covey The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
- 4. How do you do that?
- 5. Gather Information What types of questions are people asking? What is important to know? What concepts are hardest for you to understand?
- 6. “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll get there every time!”
- 7. What is worth understanding? Where do I find the information? Where do I begin?
- 8. BOOKS
- 9. BOOKS
- 10. WEBSITES
- 11. WEBSITES
- 12. VIDEOS
- 13. VIDEOS
- 14. eBooks and Online Training
- 15. eBooks and Online Training Individual annual subscription $250/yr Individual annual subscription $472.89/yr
- 16. Know your objectives Stay organized Keep focused
- 17. Organize as you Learn
- 18. “First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality.” Napolean Hill
- 19. But I’m freaking out!
- 20. Spend Time on What you Do Know
- 23. ? Allow time for questions
- 24. But I don’t want them to ask questions!
- 25. “Questions focus our thinking.” Charles Connolly
- 26. You know more than you think You can always find the answer later Let other students answer the question
- 27. But I don’t have time to do all this!
- 28. Ask others for ... advice assistance input help
- 29. “Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others.” Brian Tracy
- 30. Don’t reinvent
- 31. Consider a lecture rather than a hands-on class
- 32. ...just remember your objectives.
- 33. Consider inviting a guest speaker
- 35. They deliver expertise in their field
- 38. They offer variety to patrons
- 41. They give you a break from having to teach something you don’t know.
- 44. They provide a way for you to partner with businesses in your community.
- 46. Is a class really necessary?
- 48. What about a webinar? What about a handout? What about self study?
- 50. in the end... Audience Research Ideas Organize Help Create Practice
- 51. notes available online http://goo.gl/CZt2h handout available online http://goo.gl/N06HE
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- What is LinkedIn vs. How do I find a job using LinkedIn?\n\nDifficult concept: Facebook privacy settings\n
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- apple.com for itunes\n
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- Notetaking\nMind Mapping\nDoodling\nPost-its\n
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- Chances are you learned a lot from your research and you will be able to answer most of the questions\nLet students know you will be happy to get back to them with an answer\nLet other students answer the questions\n
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- As a matter of fact, I was asked to do two presentations at On The Front Lines. I asked a friend to help me out by partnering with me on my other presentation. We used Google Docs - presentations to share our slides, etc. \n
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- See what other libraries are doing. Get copies newsletters to see what libraries are offering. Ask for their handouts. Check library websites. Many will post their handouts online.\n
- lab: step-by-step; takes longer to get concepts covered; can be 2 hours long\nlecture: based on principles; can move more quickly; informal; can be an hour long\n
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- Morningstar\ntry contacting vendors directly you never know if they'll say yes unless you ask.\nApple Store\nMany vendors will come out to the library to do a class while others will set up online webinars for staff and patrons\n\nPartner with local experts. We are partnering with Harper College and their Professional Development Center. They offer classes on LinkedIn and will come to the library \n
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