@TisForTraining 281: Let’s Not Screw Up Engagement

Andrea Snyder, Jill Hurst-Wahl, Tom Haymes, Paul Signorelli, and Maurice Coleman talked about technology and the upcoming new normal in regards to teaching-training-learning in 2021.  Tech-wise, we discussed a few technologies with a in-depth discussion of broadband access and the lack of digital infrastructure. As we pivoted to talk about things trainers might find useful, we spent a few minutes on good lighting.  Tom mentioned how to improve your lighting on the cheap, while Jill mentioned her new inexpensive ring light. In terms of what the new normal might be…Holey moley! Did we agree? Nope!

You can listen to the show on TalkShoe or wherever you get your podcasts.

Resources:

• eLearning Industry. “Top Educational Technology Trends in 2020-2021,”
• Boston University. “Ed-Tech Watch List 2021“
• Voices of Youth. Informal learning is thriving during COVID-19. What can we learn from this?
• Broadband Access Map of Finger Lakes, NY.
• NDIA COVID Resources.
• Humor – how does it feel when you turn on your camera in an online class
• Training Magazine webinars

@TisForTraining 280: Poke the Bear

Andrea Snyder, Jill Hurst-Wahl, Maurice Coleman, and Paul Signorelli used the article “What is the Future of Librarians in Times of Pandemic?” as the jumping-off point for a conversation on skills we need to foster among our library peers. From the article:

…librarians must exercise critical thinking, data analysis, flexibility, leadership, and technology management. These are instrumental in creating a digital infrastructure that allows library services to remain in place during isolation. To publicize these services and keep connected with the community, librarians must have a working familiarity with the advanced communication and promotion methodologies used in marketing.

We talked about the need for data, learning how to be an administrator, how to fix the building, and more. Yes, we talked about what we think should be taught in library science programs.  Listen to the show on Talkshoe or wherever you listen to podcasts.