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Distilled from years of experience in training and online education, here are our top seven tips for improving your online learning experience— in only seven minutes!
- Teach what you learn to someone else
- Create your own version of the material
- Write out assignments
- Repeat key concepts
- Use online discussion groups
- Reward yourself
- Have a place to keep your notes and handouts
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Get to Know
Scott Brown |
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Get the scoop on LE@D's newest Subject Matter Expert.
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Come see us at the ALA Conference in New Orleans, June 24-27, 2011. Stop by and take some great training ideas and prizes back to your library!
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Join us for a wealth of professional development opportunities this summer!
This week, we'll be talking with Scott Brown as he shares ten tips for using social media tools in a special Webinar event. Space is filling up fast for this session on Tuesday, June 7, so reserve your spot now!
Later this month, look for the release of LE@D's newest title, "Cataloging Basics," by Melissa Powell, an experienced consultant for libraries. This course will demystify the basics of cataloging for newbies and provide a practical framework for training others in the ins and outs of information organization. Melissa will also be hosting a Webinar on cataloging basics on July 17. Mark your calendars and check out the invite for more information.
Make professional development a priority this summer with our seven tips for enhancing the online learning experience, and watch for more LE@D titles coming soon!
For more information, contact us at lead@unt.edu.
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Five Things About Cataloging
by Melissa Powell
Say "cataloging" and people cringe, cry, run away. They don't realize how amazing it is in the hands of the willing.
Here are five tips that will help take the fear out cataloging and give you a new perspective on the topic.
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Be Prepared: College-Ready Courses
by Kit Keller
Post-high school options for students are more varied than ever before. Students can start taking college courses while still in high school. They can take online courses, on-ground courses, from community colleges, universities, and just about any combination of these. And today's high school graduates don't necessarily attend college immediately after high school. Options abound.
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How to Keep Kids of All Ages Reading This Summer
by Pat Wagner
Summer Reading programs are rolling; childrens' and youth librarians are working 23 hours a day to ensure they are successful. Given that some children and families might not have the time to sign up in formal programs (vacations, summer camp, and job can interfere), what else can library staff do — without much effort — to complement the existing summer reading extravaganza?
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LE@D is committed to helping you meet your training needs. If you have any questions or would like to discuss our courses with us, call us at 940 565-2502 or email us at lead@unt.edu today.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Kevin Haney
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