Hosting a combination of technology presentations and exhibits, the Emerging Tech Expo offers all Libraries staff a fun opportunity to explore technology in new ways, mingle with colleagues, and enjoy some delicious hors d'oeuvres. You are welcome to come and go as you please so pop in for a few minutes or stay the entire time! And don't forget, to be eligible for prize drawings you must be registered.
Don't miss this exciting technology event sponsored by SED and IT Council.
Explore • Play • Learn!
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The Emerging Tech Expo is a special event for all Libraries staff that will host a combination of technology presentations and exhibits. You are welcome to come and go as you please throughout the event. Presentations are scheduled in 120A Andersen:
11:15 • The Virtual World of Second Life in Libraries (Denise Gamble)
11:45 • The Power of the Google Apps Collaborative Suite (Susan McKinnell, OIT)
12:15 • UThink: Blogs in Action (Shane Nackerud)
12:45 • The Past, the Present, and a Future of the Library Website with Drupal (Cody Hanson)
Also explore exhibits on augmented reality, social networking, citation management, video production, screen and class capture, Google Apps, online Web authoring plus gadgets and mobile technologies...and yes, there will be prizes! Register now.
Wednesday, November 18 , 2009 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
120 Elmer L. Andersen Library 222 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
U of M West Bank campus
Don't miss this exciting technology event sponsored by SED and IT Council.
Explore • Play • Learn!
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This is a community blog for the Emerging Tech Expo! Not only will you find helpful information about the event (see the list of pages in the upper right corner), but you can also use this space to add your own thoughts and comments about the event or about the use of technology in your life (see the "Create Entry" link at the bottom of each page or the "Leave a comment" form at the bottom of each entry). We welcome all thoughts, ideas, and feedback!
Zotero, Twitter, Pachyderm, Kindle, Drupal, Google Docs...
As new tools and technologies constantly advance over the horizon, it becomes harder to keep up. The Libraries IT Council and SED are sponsoring an Emerging Tech Expo to give all Libraries staff a professional development opportunity to explore these emerging technologies, play with cool gadgets, and learn about the lastest tech initiatives here in the library. Whether it's new to the world, or new to you, there'll be something for everyone....Plus, there will be snacks!
Wednesday, November 18 , 2009 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
120 Elmer L. Andersen Library 222 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
U of M West Bank campus
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