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== =Information Services in the 21st Century= Exploring Current Trends For The Modern School

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM W.S. Ryan Elementary School

===**The Program** 23 Things is an online, self-paced learning program designed to help your discover some of the Web 2.0 technologies freely available on the Internet and find ways to use them with your students. The program was developed by Helene Blowers from the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. She has licensed her program under the Creative Commons and it is now used by librarians around the world. Each topic consists of:===
 * Discovery resources and instructions
 * Activities to complete

Learning Web 2.0 - 23 Things is available at The 23 Things and lists 23 activities (or "things") for you to complete.

Requirements:
 * Computer with Internet access
 * Speakers or headphones
 * **//A sense of adventure and willingness to learn through PLAY!//**
 * Who can participate?**
 * Denton ISD staff

How long do I have to complete the program? > Do I get anything for completing the program? > || || 18 hours of Professional > Development through Eduphoria || Any staff member who completes > the 23 things by _ will be > entered into a drawing for a NEW laptop. || > CREATIVE ZEN > Any Library staff member who > completes the 23 things by _, > will earn a Zen. || > || || 18 hours of Professional > Development through Eduphoria || || > CREATIVE ZEN > Any Library staff member who > completes the 23 things by _, > will earn a Zen. || > > Prizes also awarded for most innovative ideas or suggestions or suggestions
 * The program begins on _ and finishes on __._____.
 * Completion Date || Incentives || More Incentives || Even More Incentives ||
 * NOTE: All equipment awarded through this program is purchased with Denton ISD money and therefore remains the property of Denton ISD. However, staff members are awarded the equipment in their own name, and may take it with them if they move to another campus. This equipment will be inventoried in their name until they terminate their employement with Denton ISD.**
 * Everyone who completes the program will also receive a certificate to used for CPE credit.


 * How much time does it take each week?****
 * Because this is an online program, you can control the amount of time you spend on each activity.
 * Aim for 15 minutes a day playing with these new technologies, though you may find yourself doing quite a bit more!