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Technology Day workshop: a full day of technology sessions.
Location: Lomira PL (map)
8:30 - 9am — registration and coffee
9 - 9:15am — orientation
9:30 - 10:30am — choose one of these breakout sessions:
• Learn about new media & early literacy, including using apps in storytime, the role of librarians as new media mentors for families & caregivers, and apps that wowed kids this summer.
• Tips and tricks for editing photos and graphics using free image editing software.
10:45 - 11:45am — choose one of these breakout sessions:
• Get the scoop on what's new and forthcoming from DPI: the Coding Initiative for Libraries, Makerspaces in the state & a focus on establishing best practices, rise in Wi-Fi usage in comparison to other statistics, Patron Privacy initiatives happening in public libraries, and the ILEAD USA program & participatory learning in our profession.
• Roundtable discussion for you to share technology-related topics/ideas/products used in your library.
11:45am - 1pm — lunch
1 - 2pm — choose one of these breakout sessions:
• Discover an array of underused & overlooked Google Tools to find copyright-free photos & graphics by color & size in Google Images, create flowcharts in Google Drawings, make use of Google Communities, explore Google Trends & YouTube Trends to learn what's of interest to your community, create & share maps, and see how Google Cardboard can let you experience virtual reality the fun & cheap way.
• A fast-paced showcase of crazy & fun tech ideas, including resource sharing of the future with drone delivery service, hands-on time with an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, and stop-motion animation.
2:15 - 4:15pm — Wisconsin's own MacGyver Guys will provide an entertaining and informative session that will showcase free or almost free practical applications, tools, and devices to help you and your patrons discover new ways to use technology for work and play. What are a few items? How about creating your own 3D scanner, extending the range of your computer with a soup can, or maybe taking a walk with some dinosaurs. There will be prizes for some, and knowledge for all. You’ve paid for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge.
Continuing education contact hours for the full day: 5 technology-related
Sponsored by Winnefox Library System and Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System.