Presentation by Angela Housand and Brian Housand at NAGC 2009 St. Louis, MO

1. Getting Organized and Avoiding Information Overload http://tinyurl.com/nagc-overload Angela Housand and Brian HousandNAGC 2009 – St. Louis, Missouri

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3. Fast internet Stay connected in a jet Wi-fi, podcast Blasting out an SMS Text me and I text you back Check me on the iChat I’m all about that http You’re a PC I’m a Mac I want it..

4. Myspace in your space Facebook is a new place Dip divin’ socializin’ I’ll be out in cyber space Google is my professor Wikipedia checker Checkin’ my account Logging in and logging out I want it.. Now!

6. Information Overload Cognitive overstimulation that interferes with our ability to “think” (Toffler, 1970, p. 350)

7. Causes Accelerating rate of new information Ease of duplication and transmission Increase in the available sources of information Contradictions and inaccuracies Lacking strategies to process information

10. 5 Easy Steps!

11. Identify Your Priorities Step 1

12. Slife.com

18. SLIFE A retroactive view of productivity Enables a needs assessment Helps to identify priorities related to action & time

19. Planning & Goal Setting Time management Sequencing Priorities Deadlines

24. Set Goals Step 2

26. Privacy & Security

27. Categorize for different types of goals.

28. What steps will I take to achieve my goal?

29. Accountability: Share Reminders

30. Monitor Progress

31. Attainment Demonstrates forward progress Measure and take pride in the achievement Celebrate and enjoy the satisfaction of achievement Set a new goal

32. Reflect & Evaluate

36. Effective Goal Setting Be Precise Measurable Time bound Write and Share Accountability Prioritize Periodically review Surround yourself with motivated people

37. Cyclical and Ongoing

38. Manage Time & Materials Step 3

55. ETHER Pad

78. Be Discerning Step 4

79. Do I really need this tool or information? Be a purposeful adopter Right tool right job Specialize in your needs

90. Reflect & Evaluate Step 5

92. Was I distracted?

93. Limit times you answer emails

94. Delay of gratification

95. Did I planenough time?

97. Are certain technologies easier for me to adopt?

98. Are some more appropriate than others?

99. What do I need help with?

100. Find a tech buddy.

106. Be a ResponsibleDigital Citizen… Don’t add to information overload!

107. Thank You!