[Conntech] State Library C.E. Workshop Update for 11/26/07

[Kris Golden]

There are still seats available in the following continuing education workshops the week of Nov. 26th. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at: http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp 

MySpace & Internet Safety

What's so scary about social software, what developmental needs does it fill, and how can we teach youth to be smart and safe when navigating the Internet? 

By the end of the session, participants will:
Review web applications children ages 10 & up may be accessing, including but not limited to: Amazon.com, MySpace, Livejournal, and Neopets
Discuss strategies for instructing youth and their parents in online safety 
Discover resources for creating your own Internet Safety lessons
Conclude with a plan to create an instructional library program for youth and parents about use of online social spaces 

Your instructor, Beth Gallaway, an independent library trainer/consultant, was named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker in 2006 for her advocacy of games in libraries. She is the founder of the LibGaming Blog and email discussion group, writes a video game review column for Voice of Youth Advocates, and is the convener of the Teen Gaming Interest Group. Her book Get Your Game On! Gaming and Libraries, is available from Neal Schuman at the end of 2007.

Monday, November 26, 2007
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Willimantic Library Service Computer Lab
Fee: $15    Limit: 16  

OR

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Darien Public Library Computer Lab
Fee: $15     Limit: 10 

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Teen Technology Planning
Try a video game designed by a team of teens during a library camp program. Chat with an author on AOL IM. Participate in a book review blog. Best of all, learn how to justify and then replicate these inexpensive and easy tech programs for teens in your library. 

By the end of this session, participants will:
Discover model programs in technology for teens
Test new technologies and evaluate for use
Plan a Teen Tech Week program for March 2008 

Your instructor, Beth Gallaway , an independent library trainer/consultant, was named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker in 2006 for her advocacy of games in libraries. She is the founder of the LibGaming Blog and email discussion group, writes a video game review column for Voice of Youth Advocates, and is the convener of the Teen Gaming Interest Group. Her book Get Your Game On! Gaming and Libraries, is available from Neal Schuman at the end of 2007.Tuesday, November 26, 2007

Monday, November 26, 2007
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Willimantic Library Service Computer Lab
Fee: $15    Limit: 16 per session 

OR

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Darien Public Library Computer Lab
Fee: $15     Limit: 10