Written by Greetings all! Now, we turn our attention to some of the newest and inspiring things on the horizon. The module is here.
Please spend time investigating all the links in “Things to Explore.” Note the Horizon Report and Horizon Report for Academic Libraries. Other links will demonstrate some new and exciting models of library service.
Action Items:
- Be thinking about the next big assignment: Inspiration Report.
- Please @michael me in your replies to me across this site and on your blogs to make sure I see them! 🙂
- Be sure to check your blog for pending comments. Dashboard –> Comments. You may see some that need approval.
- Please email me directly at mstephens7@mac.com. Do not use Canvas.
➡️➡️➡️ FLUID DUE DATES are in effect. Use the original due dates as a guideline, but take the time you need to create meaningful and enjoyable work. Everything just needs to be completed by the last day of class. Please stay close to the reflection blogging dates, as this allows your classmates to read and respond to your work in a timely manner, fostering a richer discussion. Keeping up with those will help create a better exchange of ideas. Be sure to explore each assignment page and let me know if you have questions.
Occasionally throughout the semester, Michael will host a social hour for the class in the Hyperlinked Library Commons on Zoom.
- These are optional “drop in” sessions for students to ask questions, share or just chat. We might also have a guest speaker or conversation with a practitioner. There are no mandatory sessions but students are encouraged to attend if schedules allow. It will be a way for us to check in and keep in touch. Sessions will be recorded.
For security purposes our recurring Zoom Meeting info is shared on the front page of our Canvas site for this class.
Class Chats Schedule:
- June 7th at 1pm PT / 4pm ET – Class Social Chat and Q & A
- June 21st at 1pm PT / 4pm ET – Assignment Q & A Session at 1pm PT.
- July 12th at 1pm PT / 4pm ET – Michael Casey, author of one of our foundational texts and Director of Customer Experience for the Gwinnett County Public Library in metropolitan Atlanta, will join us at 1pm PT. We’ll talk a bit about his libraries and answer any questions you have, etc.
- August 2nd at 1pm PT / 4pm ET – Class Wrap Up & Symposium Launch
Reflection Blogging Due Dates
- Reflection on Hyperlinked Communities: Due 6/28
- Reflection on Hyperlinked Environments: Due 7/05
- Reflection on New Models or New Horizons: Due 7/19
- Reflection on The Power of Stories or WILD CARD*: Due 7/26
- Reflection on Infinite Learning Modules: Due 8/04
*Wild Card Blog Choice: revisit any past module or choose your own related topic!
Major Assignment Due Dates:
- Assignment X: Due 6/21
- Innovation Strategy & Roadmap: Due 7/12
- Inspiration Report: Due 8/02
- Virtual Symposium: Due anytime during week beginning 8/03
Course Grading
Grading will be based on 100 possible points.
- Assignments are due on dates specified above and must be turned in by 11:59 PM PT.
- Late submissions will be reduced by 20% of the total points possible for that assignment.
- If life circumstances require students to request an extension, please do so several days before the assignment is due or as soon as possible.
- Communication and interaction throughout the semester via the course site is expected and required.
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