Unconferences Carterette Webinars
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An unconference, also known as a barcamp or librarycamp, is an informal gathering where participants actively discuss topics of interest. The agenda is set on the day of the event by attendees, and there are typically no keynote speakers. Unconferences aim to maximize participation through an open format and low-cost or free admission. They originated from "open space technology," which begins discussions without a formal predetermined agenda. Planning an unconference requires finding a theme, venue, date, and volunteers to help organize and spread the word. The casual nature of unconferences encourages sharing ideas through open-ended questions and discussions.
Unconferences Carterette Webinars
- 1. Lowdown on Unconferences Andrew Shuping May 2011
- 2. What is an unconference? (also known as barcamp, infocamp, librarycamp, govcamp, open space technology, cupcake camp, foocamp, and more)
- 3. "Happy hour with colleagues, sans beer" Amy Buckland http://www.blogwithoutalibrary.net/access-aej-spring2010.pdf http://www.flickr.com/photos/arlophoto/5616233274/
- 4. or think of them as coffee breaks http://www.flickr.com/photos/martisunshine/5510755562/
- 5. INFORMAL!!! Agenda set day of the conference Everyone participates in an active discussion More fluid, more easy to change Often no keynote speakers Free or low cost
- 6. "What makes an unconference unique is the way it is engineered from the start to enable as much active participation by all attendees as possible." http://tinyurl.com/2bq5v6o http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennafreedman/3363355683/in/photostream/
- 7. Where did they come from? From the open space technology which Wikipedia defines as: "an approach for hosting meetings, conferences, corporate-style retreats and community summit events, focused on a specific and important purpose or task—but beginning without any formal agenda, beyond the overall purpose or theme." http://www.flickr.com/photos/83156837@N00/1756495297/
- 8. Some key tenants Whoever comes are the right people Whatever happens is the only thing that could have Whenever it starts is the right time When it’s over, it’s over Rule of two feet: don't like the topic then walk away
- 9. Difficulties http://www.flickr.com/photos/pagedooley/2788648775/ Format can create anxiety for some people Might not look as good on the resume for presenting Some people just aren't going to be happy
- 10. Recent Events National Library Unconference Day, May 2, 2011 http://blog.8bitlibrary.com/libuncon/ 2011 THATcamp Southeast March 5, 2011: http://southeast2011.thatcamp.org/
- 11. http://www.flickr.com/photos/revuesorg/4557524230/sizes/o/in/photostream/
- 12. Planning your own http://www.flickr.com/photos/eklektikos/2541408630/
- 13. What do you need? A theme/need A venue A date Sponsor or other funds Communication tools/logo/publicity/other People to help
- 14. Getting Ready Conversation People to help with logistics Way to organize: email wiki Google Group Be flexible Get the word out
- 15. LibraryCamp West
- 16. Funds Keynote Presenter (if you have one) Supplies Food Space Schwag
- 17. Need to have ready Room with plenty of chairs Marker pens Large sheets of paper Schedule slots ready to be filled in Whiteboards Recycling & trash bins Nametags Duck tape Food WiFi Enough power sockets Hashtags From: http://work.miramarmike.co.nz/2009/10/how-to-facilitate-barcampunconference.html
- 18. Tips and tricks Do x, y, and z...no really. Seriously. Z's are really important (as in sleep). Don't over prepare, difficult for perfectionist but is important Diversity of roles for planners/facilitators is handy, i.e. someone to be creative, someone to ask questions, etc. Library camps/unconferences are casual Many unconferences are hybrids, and borrow some of the traditional concepts of a conference (keynotes, registration fees, etc.) Utilize social software, like wikis When planning a date/place/time, remember: Every day is a bad day for somebody. Think of yourself as the host or hostess for this event.
- 19. Remember! Whoever comes are the right people Whatever happens is the only thing that could have Whenever it starts is the right time When it’s over, it’s over Rule of two feet: don't like the topic then walk away
- 20. Day of Advice Remember this is new for a lot of folks let them know what they need to do that day, such as: Help come up with the schedule Participation in discussions is encouraged Help in taking notes For the organizes remember: You can't control everything Things will be stressful in the beginning, but it will happen
- 22. Advice for attending Come prepared to share information, ideas and questions. Unconferences work best when people are willing to share. In order to encourage the spirit of sharing, use open-ended questions. Give everyone an opportunity to share their ideas. Keep track of ideas that interest you. Exchange business cards with those people that you want to continue talking with after the unconference. Bring whatever you need for taking notes (e.g., paper, pen, laptop, PDA, etc.) Selections from: http://cnylibrarycamp.wetpaint.com/page/Advice+for+Participants
- 23. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahockley/2481722549/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 24. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nirak/4651409376/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 25. When all is said and done... Step back Enjoy the results Take pictures Take videos Learn for the next go round http://www.flickr.com/photos/9352758@N04/2121437918/
- 26. Final Thoughts.... Remember: rule of two feet let things happen Discussion Informal Free or low cost and finally: This type of event will not work for everything
- 27. Selected Resources: Books: Steve Lawson, tech set forthcoming Michelle Boule Open Space Technology: A User's Guide Websites: http://www.openspaceworld.com/users_guide.htm http://www.unconference.net/ http://www.openspaceworld.org/ http://work.miramarmike.co.nz/2009/10/how-to-facilitate-barcampunconference.html http://chronicle.com/article/The-Unconference-Technology/65651/ http://chimprawk.blogspot.com/2006/07/advice-for-planning-bar-camp.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Space_Technology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference http://www.slideshare.net/mekiser/library-camp-how-to-run-an-unconference-at-your-library
- 28. Examples of Unconferences Master list of Library Camps/Unconferences: http://liswiki.org/wiki/Library_Camp Examples: http://librariansmatter.com/blog/2008/08/22/library-20-and-beyond-getting-our-hands-dirty-library-unconference/ http://librarycampperth.wetpaint.com/ http://wiki.oreillynet.com/foocamp06/index.cgi http://librarycampks.wetpaint.com/ http://thatcamp.org/ htt p://denver-stella.pbworks.com/
- 30. Thank you! I can be found at: ashuping.net Link for my presentation will be located on my webpage