23 Things #22 Teach Someone

Okay, I am truly not sure how to answer this…

I have helped many in the past use some of these resources including staff, friends and family. My family and friends I have introduced them to Flickr and shown them how to get set up, adding photos, adding keyword tags, creating a set and other features from within the site. A few of the patrons who have come into the library I have shown them Google Docs and Spreadsheets. I wish I would have shown more, but one thing I notice is that sometimes we forget that we could have  shown someone a great resource until they have already left. Various staffmembers  I have introduced or taught them how to use various Web 2.0 resources including blogs, Flickr, image generators and Bloglines. Various other tools or resources I have learned about I have even shared with staff. I have noticed that at times while moving through the 23 Things I have shared what I learned with other staffmembers.

It is good to teach others, to share what you know or have learned. You empower those around you with the knowledge you give them. Besides that you help build relationships with the people around you by being open to help, learn, teach and understand the needs and interests of the people you come across. By teaching someone something you have learned you potentially open doorways of new thoughts, ideas or paths for that person. I highly encourage everyone to share their knowledge and their expertise with someone even if it is one person. We each hold the potential of enriching the lives of others through a very simple exchange of information.

Okay, I hope I didn’t babble too much on this one or get too preachy or sound like a fortune cookie…

Ahh, one last one….

Okay, I’m ready to cross the finish line. No more 23 things. So, until the next post, see ya!