how to introduce web 2.0 to n00bs
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key strategies for helping newbies understand and use web 2.0 tools effectively by kate raynes-goldie and constance weibrands, at perthbarcamp 2007TRANSCRIPT
How to introduce Web 2.0 to n00bs
Kate Raynes-Goldie [email protected] // k4t3.org
Constance [email protected] // flexnib.blogspot.com
What we’ll cover
Tales from the front linesSome general problemsSome solutions
Wikis for politics
Using a wiki to write a political platformUsers from all walks of lifeNew technology and a new
collaboration/writing paradigm!
Library 2.0
Using a blog to learn about new technology
Staff with varying skill levelsOne hour a week!
Web 2.0 for development
People in developing and developed countries
Learning Web 2.0 to better share knowledge and collaborate
New way of thinking of the web
Web 2.0 and tech admins
Mistrust of Open SourceCensorship “Everything is a security issue”
General problems
Fear of new or unknown things
"Don't have time"”Don't have the energy"”Too overwhelming"”Too scary"”Just techy stuff, not relevant"
Lack of knowledge
Simplistic understandingsMediaMoral panicsPeople in charge often know less than the
users they are regulating
Lack of infrastructure
Web 2.0 works best in ubiquitous internet situations
Go where your friends areBandwidth, cost and lack of physical
infrastructure
Some solutions
Make relevant
ContextualizeConnect with peers
Be a guide
One-on-one walkthroughs Hands-on is bestRepetition repetition repetition
Level the playing field
Question assumptionsDemystify the technologyNo question is stupid
Learn and iterate!
Learn from those you are teachingLearn from peersIntegrate feedback
Two stage process
1.) Overcoming fears and preconceptions
2.) Learning the skills and culture
The second part is easier than the first!But what finally makes it click for people?