Apps are everywhere these days and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. You probably have questions like these:

• How do I find and use the best quality apps?
• Which apps will help me in my professional work?
• Which apps should librarians and educators recommend to their communities?

This workshop will give you a foundation, along with inspiration and resources for learning more. You’ll learn:

• which quality apps have become “core” and what tasks they enable
• how mobile devices are enabling better learning
• how mobile apps are improving life for those with special needs
• how to keep up with new apps
• how to write a review of an app, including a handy checklist of what to include
• examples of how libraries are using apps in creative ways

We’ll look at apps in the areas of reading, productivity, reference, writing, multi-media, social media, communication, content creation, exhibits & special collections, and professional development.

You’ll leave with a list of resources for further study, and practical ideas for offering your own services related to apps.

This webinar will be delivered via SEFLIN Connect. Log-in information will be emailed approximately one week before the course.

Presented by: Nicole Hennig
Nicole Hennig is an independent user experience professional, teaching and inspiring educators and librarians about mobile technologies and the user experience of e-reading. She worked for the MIT Libraries for 14 years, first as webmaster and then as head of the user experience department. She is the winner of several awards, including the MIT Excellence Award for Innovative Solutions.

Registration deadline:  05/21/2015

Staff from Florida libraries may register for this workshop at no charge. Priority will be given to SEFLIN members. Non-members will be placed on a waiting list and added as space permits after the registration deadline.

Non-Member Registration Form