MentorGroupNotes-Aug13-2010

Notes from the Mentoring Group discussion following the regular Friday meeting August 13, 2010

[9:53] MacZ Urbanowicz: so discussion for mentors: 1) are all the mentees that are being mentored or want mentors on the list 2) assign mentors to new folks 3) steps for mentoring 4) do we need further training [9:54] Ozma Malibu: Yes. For the first, we have the wiki. [9:54] Mimi Muircastle: ques. ?? how are the mentors assigned to new mentees? [9:54] MacZ Urbanowicz: everyone take a look [9:54] Ozma Malibu: I see only 4 (counting me) people here who are on the list. [9:54] Mimi Muircastle: link please [9:54] Ozma Malibu: You can update it yourself so if you don't like where you are on the list, change it! [9:55] Ozma Malibu: I think it may have been DJ who suggested that we add our specialties as well. [9:55] MacZ Urbanowicz: see my notecards [9:55] Ozma Malibu: Let's go through MacZ's points in order, so that was 1), hang on and I will get the link though [9:55] Ozma Malibu: (unless someone has it) [9:56] Mimi Muircastle: I can look in my email :) just a sec [9:56] DJ Earnshaw: was looking for it but did not find it [9:56] Ozma Malibu: http://npsl.wiki.techsoup.org/Mentoring+%28Docent%29+Group [9:56] Mimi Muircastle: ty

[9:56] Ozma Malibu: Point 2. The Spreadsheet. DJ I know you gave me your email address but could you give it to me again - also anyone interested in keeping up with mentors and mentoring. [9:57] Ozma Malibu: We need a better way to get the names of mentees but MacZ has a good way: she introduces herself at meetings. [9:57] Athena Ezarael: it worked for me! [9:58] MacZ Urbanowicz: ;) [9:58] Ozma Malibu: So consequently she has a long list of most of the new people. Really this is the logical way to find new people [9:58] Mimi Muircastle: suggestion: if all new tenants fill out profiles and send them to me I could be sure theya re on the mentor list??? [9:58] Ozma Malibu: Athena give me your email so then in the future you will be a mentor :-) [9:58] Buffy Beale: back [9:59] MacZ Urbanowicz: well, until they know what they are doing usually they don't know to fill out profile [9:59] Ozma Malibu: as the hope is that mentees will become mentors and they will be trained by having been mentored [9:59] Ozma Malibu: exactly, MacZ. It is way important for actual new residents to have a mentor but we can start earlier than that. [9:59] Mimi Muircastle: maybe the profile completion is a mentor responsibility then?? [9:59] Ozma Malibu: Kali used to do the same, introduce herself to EVERY new member!

[10:00] Ozma Malibu: So, point 3). Now MacZ has a long list of new mentees that need mentors. [10:00] MacZ Urbanowicz: yes mimi [10:00] MacZ Urbanowicz: yes ozma ;) [10:00] Ozma Malibu: I suggest we divide them up, MacZ, among Mimi, DJ and whoever else. [10:01] MacZ Urbanowicz: I think DJ is tier 2 or 3 [10:01] Ozma Malibu: MacZ is really supposed to be a tier 2 mentor, DJ I believe as well [10:01] Mimi Muircastle: happy to be a teir 1 [10:01] Ozma Malibu: OK then another plan. Let me contact the tier 1 mentors who are not here [10:01] Mimi Muircastle: *tier:) [10:01] Ozma Malibu: and ask them to take someone [10:01] MacZ Urbanowicz: voila [10:01] Ozma Malibu: I will do that this week [10:02] MacZ Urbanowicz: i have put down some of the new folks areas so a match could come from that [10:02] MacZ Urbanowicz: see my cards ;) [10:02] Ozma Malibu: also as with Mimi it is a great idea to have the new mentors shadow someone so I will make sure that they do.

[10:02] Ozma Malibu: yes, the last point, training? [10:02] Ozma Malibu: Shadowing is truly the best but in combination with some sort of list. [10:03] Ozma Malibu: Right now there are some resources on the wiki but they likely need updating. Rememember we can all update the wiki. [10:03] Mimi Muircastle: a list of tasks/skills - very specific is helpful from my pov - thanks to MacZ [10:03] MacZ Urbanowicz: so i'm making a list of things to cover: 1) purpose in SL 2) how to make an avatar profile 3) how to make a NPC profile [10:03] MacZ Urbanowicz: 4) how to make a sign :) [10:04] Ozma Malibu: Also I see the spreadsheet (going back to the spreadsheet for a minute) as a place to list EVERYONE who mentors anyone. I mean, a mentee will likely have more than one mentor. [10:04] Ozma Malibu: that way we can look at the spreadsheet and see a brief history of a mentee and also get new ideas on mentoring [10:04] Mimi Muircastle: the spreadsheet is fantastic and a great record, Ozma [10:04] Buffy Beale: yes good idea [10:04] MacZ Urbanowicz: mimi what else do you see as needed to cover? [10:04] Ozma Malibu: MacZ you are doing such a great job on that. Here is what I have been thinking for further training that would fit with what you have. [10:05] Ozma Malibu: I have been looking at Moodle. [10:05] Mimi Muircastle: MacZ - tp directions and hover script? [10:05] Ozma Malibu: We could have a self-paced moodle course that new mentors go through [10:05] Mimi Muircastle: wow - grt idea Ozma [10:05] Ozma Malibu: a checklist of things to accomplish and practice [10:06] Ozma Malibu: then new mentees could go through the same or an alternate version [10:06] Ozma Malibu: I have been practicing with moodle and think it might work but would need help on content [10:06] Mimi Muircastle: that will speed up the training of new mentors! [10:06] Ozma Malibu: I can come up with a six-unit course say but would need your help on the actual content [10:06] MacZ Urbanowicz: there is training in-world for some things - see notecards [10:07] MacZ Urbanowicz: mimi is brilliant with mentoring ;) [10:07] Ozma Malibu: we could have mentors practice actual discussions too [10:07] Ozma Malibu: So I hear, Mimi :-) [10:07] Mimi Muircastle: well - working on it thanks to MacZ [10:07] Ozma Malibu: anyway the moodle might not be needed but I am all about organization and being able to find stuff so in the long run I think it could help us [10:08] Ozma Malibu: we could link to/assign the in-world training sessions as part of it for instance. [10:08] Buffy Beale: we could use SLOODLE to interface with the MOODLE conten [10:08] MacZ Urbanowicz: yes, moodle is cool - [10:08] Ozma Malibu: yes Buffy absolutely [10:08] Mimi Muircastle: I like the idea of independent training - then no mentor prospect has to wait for the all volunteer army of exper. mentors to help - self taught is always good [10:09] Ozma Malibu: the person who is running the server I am playing with set up sloodle for me but it does not quite work right at the moment [10:09] Ozma Malibu: yes, and a mentee could also go through the course or a parallel course with a mentor [10:10] Ozma Malibu: OK I will keep going with that one but MacZ, let's get to your list of mentees [10:10] Ozma Malibu: Do you want to update the spreadsheet with the 2 who already have someone? [10:10] Ozma Malibu: I think you said that you had passed two on already? [10:11] MacZ Urbanowicz: yes [10:11] Ozma Malibu: Which ones need someone now? [10:11] MacZ Urbanowicz: the blank ones [10:11] Ozma Malibu: :-) [10:11] Ozma Malibu: ah well that would be logical [10:11] Mimi Muircastle: :) [10:11] Ozma Malibu: OK I will get onto that. Mimi do you have mentees right now? [10:12] Mimi Muircastle: no, only shadowing ones that MacZ is helping [10:12] Ozma Malibu: Hour do you want spreadsheet access, and Buffy? [10:12] Buffy Beale: yes pls [10:12] Buffy Beale: I should have more time coming up [10:12] Ozma Malibu: Mimi, I am sure that MacZ would like for you to take a couple over now. We know you are ready. [10:12] MacZ Urbanowicz: mimi can help with Jenn [10:12] Ozma Malibu: Very cool Buffy [10:13] Ozma Malibu: mimi-->jenn then [10:13] MacZ Urbanowicz: mimi is being modest - she does great with mentees all by her self! [10:13] Mimi Muircastle: I looked at her profile but no mention of her NP??? [10:13] Mimi Muircastle: and she was not here today [10:14] Ozma Malibu: Chad wanted to be a tier 1 mentor and I can work with him [10:14] MacZ Urbanowicz: she is on now [10:14] Mimi Muircastle: kk [10:14] Mimi Muircastle: organization for jenn? [10:15] Ozma Malibu: I think 2 mentees per mentor would work well at tier 1 but that is up to the mentor. however in my experience, overworking mentors is not a good idea because, down the line, your mentee will need to contact you when the mentee starts mentoring other new mentees :-) [10:15] Ozma Malibu: checking [10:15] MacZ Urbanowicz: you have to talk to her [10:15] Mimi Muircastle: will do [10:16] MacZ Urbanowicz: i think i'm getting her mixed up with Athena... Jenn is in LA too i believe [10:16] Mimi Muircastle: not much info on her SL profile [10:16] MacZ Urbanowicz: she's new, hence the need for a mentor to help her with her profile [10:16] Mimi Muircastle: so, Athena or Jenn [10:16] Athena Ezarael: If you are talking about me I am working on it! :) [10:16] Ozma Malibu: Jenn is not on the spreadsheet so Athena would be better [10:16] Mimi Muircastle: hi Athena:) [10:16] MacZ Urbanowicz: no talking about Jenn [10:17] Ozma Malibu: We are thinking Mimi would work with you, Athena [10:17] MacZ Urbanowicz: need that spreadsheet link again [10:17] Athena Ezarael: Okay [10:17] Mimi Muircastle: be happy too:) if you are willing to be my first mentee:) [10:17] Ozma Malibu: do you have gmail, macz? [10:17] Athena Ezarael whispers: sure! [10:17] MacZ Urbanowicz: yep [10:17] Mimi Muircastle: :) welcome [10:18] Ozma Malibu: if you have a gmail account you just click on documents, in your email, and then on the spreadsheet [10:18] Mimi Muircastle: whispers - gmail = my brain :) [10:18] Ozma Malibu: I did not make the spreadsheet public although we could, but then we would need a backup at all times. [10:18] Mimi Muircastle: better to keep spreadsheet closed for now I think! [10:18] Buffy Beale: yes agree [10:20] Ozma Malibu: So MacZ, do you want to check with Jenn on what she needs and add her or do you want me to (what is her last name in that case?) [10:20] Buffy Beale: Oz that link takes to ASU logon page [10:20] MacZ Urbanowicz: i have jenn [10:20] Ozma Malibu: oh dear [10:21] Mimi Muircastle: sending the link in email is safer:) [10:21] Ozma Malibu: so true, hang on buffy [10:22] Buffy Beale: kk [10:24] Ozma Malibu: Anyone else want access to the mentoring spreadsheet? I do recommend getting a gmail account unless you have issues with google, which I certainly understand. [10:24] Ozma Malibu: like Mimi, gmail = my brain! [10:25] DJ Earnshaw: i have google account, not my primary, but have one [10:25] Ozma Malibu: but you don't need it to access the spreadsheet. [10:25] Mimi Muircastle: actually, many brains - 1 for each gmail acct! [10:25] MacZ Urbanowicz: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AlVAOBbLejgTdHliZ0I1Y1JGbERiVmU3ODQ0ekxrdFE&hl=en [10:25] MacZ Urbanowicz: use for in google [10:26] Ozma Malibu: DJ did you want to be added? and Hour? Hour, are you here? [10:26] MacZ Urbanowicz: anyone know EmmaGNP Seaside? [10:26] MacZ Urbanowicz: Jamin Earthboy CarynTopia Silvercloud [10:26] Mimi Muircastle: not me [10:26] MacZ Urbanowicz: they were new last week [10:26] Mimi Muircastle: wasn't caryntopia here a week or so ago? [10:26] Buffy Beale: no and ty Mac that link opens for me [10:26] MacZ Urbanowicz: yep [10:27] Ozma Malibu: I talked with Emma last week and with Caryn but not Jamin [10:27] Buffy Beale: I mean no I don't know those peeps [10:27] Ozma Malibu: I will get in touch with them this week if they are around at all [10:27] DJ Earnshaw: y [10:28] Buffy Beale: ty Oz got the email and I'm in the doc [10:28] MacZ Urbanowicz: Orange from today is connected with Gentle [10:28] Ozma Malibu: And will check with Chad and Hour about mentoring with me [10:28] Mimi Muircastle: and the educ. community [10:29] MacZ Urbanowicz: ShaunG? [10:29] Ozma Malibu: I talked to Orange in the meeting - he is also interested in Moodle - could not stay today [10:29] Mimi Muircastle: Athena and I have a meeting set up ! [10:29] Ozma Malibu: right and ShaunG [10:29] Buffy Beale: so a question is how does a mentoree find out there are mentors? It it announced every week at the mtg? [10:29] Buffy Beale: or from when they signup for an office? [10:30] MacZ Urbanowicz: looks like Jenn got permission of her org... getting the name now [10:30] Mimi Muircastle: could that be part of the help desk info? [10:30] Athena Ezarael: MacZ introduced herself to me [10:30] MacZ Urbanowicz: Help the Needy [10:30] Athena Ezarael: :0 [10:30] MacZ Urbanowicz: i love newbies!!! [10:30] MacZ Urbanowicz: giggle [10:30] Mimi Muircastle: lol [10:30] MacZ Urbanowicz: Jenn is in Colorado [10:30] Buffy Beale: lol me too [10:30] Athena Ezarael: i think a big sign by the first teleport place where newbies can click would help [10:31] Ozma Malibu: So I am going to find mentors for the blank ones, and get ShaunG, Chad and Hour involved this week, also follow up with Orange who seemed very interested [10:31] Athena Ezarael: i wandered around for a while confused [10:31] Mimi Muircastle: how about the new Aloft entrance area? [10:31] Ozma Malibu: We have the new helpdesk system but I am not sure it is up and running as yet [10:31] Buffy Beale: yes Athena it will be better once the new area is completed [10:31] Athena Ezarael: okay [10:31] MacZ Urbanowicz: sounds good Ozma, i'll stick with Jenn for now [10:32] Ozma Malibu: cool [10:32] Buffy Beale: I noticed there's not a 'Welcome to the Nonprofit Commons' sign at any landings so will talk to Kali about this [10:32] Ozma Malibu: adding DJ now [10:32] Mimi Muircastle: @Buffy - and maybe two directions to take - just a visitor and an interested NP ??? [10:33] Mimi Muircastle: *or [10:33] Ozma Malibu: Let's try to make this meeting go from 10 to 10:30? [10:33] Mimi Muircastle: works for me! [10:33] Buffy Beale: yes Mimi, we get a lot of new folks not interested in nonprofits here [10:33] Buffy Beale: at the landing I mean [10:33] Mimi Muircastle: maybe a copy of chat on the wiki?? [10:34] MacZ Urbanowicz: i just put the npc interested on our list [10:34] Mimi Muircastle: that is what I meant, Buffy:) [10:34] Buffy Beale: :) [10:34] Ozma Malibu: on the wiki or in the googlegroup or both? [10:34] MacZ Urbanowicz: wiki? [10:34] Mimi Muircastle: which ever is easier [10:34] Buffy Beale: one place to keep should be good [10:35] Ozma Malibu: ok wiki, and with all the names of everyone we talked about? I guess we did not say anything that cannot be public. [10:35] Ozma Malibu: Heading for work in a few, will add the chat to the wiki today though. [10:35] Mimi Muircastle: if there was a separate NPC mentor grp we could do private chats, right? [10:36] Ozma Malibu: yes [10:36] Mimi Muircastle: but then that impacts the sacred 25! [10:36] Buffy Beale: lol yes [10:36] Mimi Muircastle: listen up Lindens!!! [10:36] MacZ Urbanowicz: i have such a time juggling those [10:36] Ozma Malibu: well, and with mentoring it is good to have things open so new people can come in easily [10:37] Buffy Beale: haha go get them Mimi [10:37] Ozma Malibu: Like Athena! [10:37] Mimi Muircastle: true Ozma [10:37] MacZ Urbanowicz: Athena is a go-getter! [10:37] Ozma Malibu: Love your name, Athena. [10:37] Athena Ezarael: thanks! [10:38] MacZ Urbanowicz: so we're done here?