Frequently Asked Questions

• 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.
  


• Is this program open to all library staff or just some?
  
  This program is open to ALL University of Queensland Library staff regardless of position and status (full and part time). Only staffabove a specific grade will be able to have their participation rostered, all staff are welcome to participate in their own time. If you are not a member of the UQ Library staff, you are welcome to follow along, although be aware some tasks cannot be completed if they relate specifically to UQ Library tools, such as the LibNet wiki.
  


• How long do I have to complete the program?
  
  The program is designed to provide tasks over a ten week period. Although tasks can be completed in any order and at any time, so if you wants to progress more quickly you are able to do so. Unfortunately completion beyond the anticipated finish date will prove less flexible. The current schedule for 2010 is:
  
  Monday 23rd of August to Monday the 1st of November
  
  


• How do I track my progress for each of the 23 Things?
  
  Each staff member that chooses to participate in this program will be required to keep a blog to track their progress and will also need to register each item completed in the Learning 2.0 Progress Table found on LibNet.
  


• If I'm not a UQ library staff member, can I still participate?
  
  Yes, by all means. However, you cannot track your progress through the Library wiki - LibNet.
  


• Why 23 things instead of having participants do 43 things like the website?
  
  Given the timeframe of the program (10 weeks), the number of "things" was reduced so that staff already burdened with busy work schedules wouldn't feel overwhelmed by having too many discovery exercises to complete in a week.
  


• Will there be any training classes offered to show staff how to do this?
  
  No, this is a self-directed learning program. If you feel you need assistance with an item, you are encouraged to be resourceful and to find a co-worker or another staff member who can help. Reading other staff member's blogs can help, too.



• Can I work ahead through the list of items on my own?
  
  Yes, of course. You are encouraged to self-direct your discovery process, especially by working ahead on your own!! However, if you do work ahead on some items, be sure to check back on the exercise details for each item once they are posted so you can be sure to recieve full credit for its completion.
  


• 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 find a list of staff participating see The Participants.
  


• I would like to take part but don't feel comfortable with my co-workers reading my blog, can I participate anonymously?
  
  Yes & No. Since you control all the information that you share on your blog, you can choose to use a screen name to identify yourself to keep yourself anonymous. However, you will need to identify yourself on the Learning 2.0 progress table.