Videos:

Julia Robinson, ‘Developing search strategies: an alternative method of generating keywords’

Kirsty Thomson, ‘Getting students involved in classes’ (not available for data protection reasons)

Lucy Keating, ‘Livening up library induction sessions the low tech way’

Ann-Marie Laws, ‘Building bridges over the Divide – collaboration for Teaching and Learning’

Helen Blanchett, ‘Librarians as Teachers: Supporting each other’

Tracey Totty and Claire Donlan, ‘Promoting Learning Resources to the curriculum’

Lucy Carroll, ‘Getting students to do the work for you’

Photos:

See our photostream on Flickr.

Last week, I visited Newcastle University for the afternoon to attend the inaugural Toon (lib)TeachMeet. A TeachMeet, for those who haven't come across them, is a kind of ‘unconference’, where teachers meet to discuss ideas and share experiences. A library TeachMeet is a meeting of people who teach within the context of library and information services. The first (lib)TeachMeet was held last year in Cambridge, and since that point they've spread … Read More

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Cake seems to be an important requirement(!), but there’s also a few requests for longer talks.

List one  thing you liked

• Speaking to librarians from other institutions, especially from other sectors like school libraries
• The informality!
• Meeting people from different sectors & disciplines and interesting discussions
• The opportunity to network and learn about what’s going on
• Meeting other people. Ideas on VLEs and e-books
• Mix of roles and professions. Chance to network with other librarians
• CAKE Seriously though – simplicity of approach
• Informality of the event – liked human bingo!
• Low key, friendly ambience – felt like a genuine exchange of ideas rather than ‘experts’ preaching!
• Meeting other librarians interested in teaching & listening to their ideas
• Meeting other librarians who have same issues to overcome as me and share good practice
• Practical, simple, applicable ideas briefly presented
• Short presentations, friendly atmosphere, opportunity to talk to peers
• The informal atmosphere conducive to open discussion
• Variety of topics & relaxed, informal atmosphere
• Cross-section of librarians/teachers

List one thing you’d change

• 2 min talks could do with being 3 mins!
• More time?
• Introductions of who was there – names, jobs etc – very quick intro
• Nothing -it’s brilliant
• Perhaps themes? for presentations – only loose themes
• Session v quick – especially 2 minute, lots to take in
• If it grew, maybe there would be mileage in having TeachMeets focused on specific themes or sectors, but for now, the serendipity seems to work pretty well
• A ’round table’ for everyone to say very briefly who you are, what you do and one thing of interest
• Make the presentations a little bit longer – maybe 5 + 10 mins
• Initial tea time arrival – need to break ice for new arrivals
• Wifi access please!
• Longer presentation times- maybe 5 or 10 minute slots

Any other comments

• Great first experience of a teachmeet. Thank you very much!!
• Fun day great to meet people
• Lovely cake!
• Thanks very much for organising this
• Looking forward to revisiting videos on Youtube. Thanks for organising
• Thanks for a good event
• Preferred days/times – wed pm good, evening poss ok 17.00-19.00
• I could make an evening TeachMeet if this was a future possibility…And I might think about speaking at a future event!
• Enjoyed the mix of sectors – useful for sharing ideas. Thanks!

1.00-1.10  Coffee/tea & arrival

1.10- 1.20  Welcome & introduction

1.20-1.50  Networking activity

1.50-2.25  Seven minute presentation & 3 two minute presentations

2.25-2.40  Coffee/tea & cake

2.40-3.10  Seven minute presentation & 2 two minute presentations

3.10-3.40  Ideas Clinic

3.40- 4.00  Summary & feedback

There are several presenters lined up including:

Julia Robinson - ‘Developing search strategies: an alternative method of generating keywords’

Kirsty Thomson - ‘Getting students involved in classes’

Lucy Keating – ‘Livening up library induction sessions the low tech way’

Ann-Marie Laws – ‘Building bridges over the Divide – collaboration for Teaching and Learning’

Helen Blanchett – ‘Librarians as Teachers: Supporting each other’

Tracey Totty and Claire Donlan – ‘Promoting Learning Resources to the curriculum’

Make sure you don’t miss out by booking up now.

Perhaps you’ve tried something new recently, have had a breakthrough in one of your classes, or have learnt something that is changing the way you teach?  You could give an informal talk for two minutes or for seven minutes about your idea.  This would also be great evidence of CPD/public speaking for a CV or Chartership Portfolio.  

(You can come along just to take part in the discussions, but lots of different people giving presentations will make the event much more interesting.)

You can sign up for Toon (lib)TeachMeet at http://toonlibtm.eventbrite.com/

A library TeachMeet is an informal get together for  librarians to share ideas and experiences of teaching (and probably some cake and maybe drinks after too!). Originally started by teachers, librarians have also started to share their own teaching experiences at (lib)TeachMeets. This short video explains the idea. It’s about librarians learning from librarians.

We welcome anyone who wants to attend, but please sign up for a presentation too!

Date & Time:

May 4th  1pm – 4pm

Location:

Netskills Training Suite, Newcastle University

Cost:

FREE!

Book here now!

Star Wars dress optional.  [May the fourth be with you ]