Using P2PU

Free resources available on www.p2pu.org are useful for all kinds of peer-led learning in the library. This resource offers facilitators and learners a way to organize learning groups, find appropriate online courses, and communicate with other facilitators, so whether you are organizing learning circles, or another kind of learning approach such as a discussion group or community conversation, www.p2pu.org will be a big help.

Use www.p2pu.org to:

  • Find courses
  • Publicize workshops
  • Register participants
  • Send email or text reminders to participants
  • Gather statistics
  • Get input from other facilitators via a community message board

Take 20 minutes or so right now to do the following:

  • Create an account
  • Explore the Facilitator Dashboard
  • Access the Community message board
  • Search for courses

If you prefer to learn by doing and exploring, then go to www.p2pu.org now and start exploring – just make sure you are able to do the four tasks listed above.

If you prefer to start by reading about the resources, you can read the P2PU user manual. Now that you are familiar with www.p2pu.org, discuss with the facilitator exactly how www.p2pu.org will be used at your library. Up next: A brief discussion of data and why it matters for peer learning.


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