Earlier in 2023, I’d reached out across multiple library networks seeking to connect library staff (school, public, & other) who are interested in the “Games + Libraries + Learning” space. I want to invite everyone to join our ongoing-development Wisconsin Games + Learning + Libraries Cohort!
Our Cohort will be digitally housed as a WISELearn Resources Group; WISELearn will allow us to virtually contribute Open Educational Resources (OERs), engage in discussion, and form an affinity space and easy-to-access network surrounding Games + Learning + Libraries in Wisconsin. I’m confident our group can help position our state as national leaders in this space!
This group welcomes educators at every level of experience in the gaming & games + learning space -- whether you have little to no knowledge on the subject and would like to learn more, or whether you'd consider yourself someone who has long studied & educated with gaming. You can visit the cohort to contribute resources directly, or can sit in the wings to utilize resources as they become available. We don’t have much available yet, but over the next year, I’m excited for us to develop a robust, organized suite of resources and links!
Your participation is up to you – but I hope you’ll consider being an active part of this WISELearn community. The group is still very much a work-in-progress; much to come! But for STARTERS, if this sounds interesting to you…
- Please go to the Wisconsin Games + Learning + Libraries Cohort on WISELearn and click “Sign In/Register” at the top left; register for a new account if you need to. Bookmark the group’s page!
- Click the green Join this Group button!
- Visit the “Greetings, Introduce Yourself to the Group!” discussion post that I created. Share some information and start meeting others!
- Share with other librarians and educators in your network who would like to join, meet others interested in this space, and contribute.
- Begin contributing OERs related to Games + Libraries + Learning! Let me know if you have recommendations for additional “Folders” to keep things organized.
- After all, y’all are the experts in this space! I’d encourage everyone interested to help us build this and take shape!
Let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to us building this wonderful space together. 
Happy Monday,
~Chris
Chris Baker
Public Library Consultant, Library Services Team
Department of Public Instruction
(608) 264-6709
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