Apps4Librarians
Become an Expert in Mobile Apps for iPhones, iPads, and Other iOS Devices
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Credit: 2.5 CEUs (25 PDPs) $275 (GSLIS Alumni Price $220)
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non-credit $125
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Instructor: Nicole Hennig, Head of User Experience for MIT Libraries
Why take this course?
- See how mobile apps help you work, study, read, and create.
- Get up to speed quickly: watch video demos and follow along on your own mobile device.
- Join a community of librarians and discuss what the explosion of mobile apps means for users, libraries, and society.
- Get access to a wealth of materials during and after the course.
- Become an expert for your own community.
- Have fun!
Who is this course for?
- beginners & intermediate users of iPads, iPhones, or iPod Touches who want to learn about the best apps for creative work
- librarians from any kind of institution (schools, universities, corporate, law, government, medical, non-profit, archives)
- educators, academics, and other creative professionals (you don't need to be a librarian to sign up!)
Course description
Smartphones are everywhere and there is an explosion of apps for productivity, research, reading, and studying. Librarians can better serve their communities by having expertise in mobile technologies.
Learn about the best apps for library users, including Evernote, Dropbox, Instapaper, iBooks, Kindle, Stanza, and GoodReader.
Each week we focus on a category, such as e-reading, productivity, research, or multimedia. The course combines video lectures, reading, discussion, and hands-on experience. We also discuss the future of apps vs. mobile web, and using apps for content creation. (sample video below)
To participate, you need an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Students write their own reviews or make videos to share with the class. By the end you will have enough material to offer a workshop for your library users or staff.
Testimonials
"Apps4Librarians was a great online class experience. The video demos and lectures greatly enhanced the readings and self exploration. I appreciated all the practical tips Nicole included, as well as the insights of the other class members."
- Michele Mizejewski, Web Initiatives Librarian, University of CA, San Francisco
"Before taking the Apps4Librarians, I didn't realize there were so many apps that could be useful in educational settings. I look forward to sharing information about some of the apps I learned about in this course with my colleagues and possibly lead some workshops on specific apps."
- Ellen Lutz, Research Services Librarian in the Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio
"The Apps4Librarians class is a class I'd recommend to anyone. Feel both the novice or experienced user would benefit/enjoy. Nicole is an expert and working with her is a unique opportunity. Considering the fact that use of apps is expected to explode over the next few years, I feel businesses would benefit greatly by offering this class to employees. Again, I plan to retake the class and participate in writing app reviews. Thanks again for a great experience! "
- Kathleen Schmidt, Recruiter for LAC Group, Manchester, NH
"Besides being extremely knowledgeable regarding apps and app technology, Nicole knows how to share her knowledge with her students. She is a clear and effective communicator who uses several teaching approaches to reach her students, recognizing that each person learns differently from the next. Further, she gives her students the tools so they can continue learning even after the class concludes. The class was an exceptional value. I wouldn't hesitate to take another class with Nicole as the instructor."
- [name withheld, attorney, law librarian, Simmons alumna]
"I registered for the class before I had ever used a smartphone or iPad. Even so, the reading and media assignments were intelligible and provided me with a huge leap in my understanding of this increasingly ubiquitous technology."
- Pam McDonald, Librarian, Westminster school, Simsbury, CT
"Excellent course. This class exceeded my expectations. It provided a good mix of the practical and theoretical components of iOS and android applications. Nicole is enthusiastic, encouraging, engaging and very knowledgeable."
- Maryjane Canavan, Head of Library Systems, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Questions?
Contact Nicole Hennig: nic@hennigweb.com
What is the difference between for-credit course from Simmons & the self-study version?
For-credit course at Simmons:
- the course happens during a 6-week period (next one offered Sept. 19 - Oct. 31, 2011)
- video lectures & demos
- readings
- discussion forums
- live chat once a week with the instructor and fellow class members
- contribute your own app reviews (written or video) to a private class blog
- get access to the class blog when the course is over, with complete reading list and links to all course videos
- receive continuing education credit from Simmons
- price: $275.00 ($220 for Simmons GSLIS Alums)
Self-study version at Udemy.com:
- take the course at your own pace
- video lectures & demos
- readings
- discussion forums
- ongoing access to materials
- price: $125.00
Nicole Hennig is Head of User Experience for MIT Libraries.
Follow Nicole on Twitter (@nic221) for updates about mobile apps, iPhones, iPads, e-reading, libraries, and more.
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Credit: 2.5 CEUs (25 PDPs) $275
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non-credit $125
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Sample video: Barcode Scanning Apps
View on Udemy.com