Thursday, April 22, 2010
Week 6 - Customized for You!
We will cover topics that were suggested at the kick-off session in Ocean City.
Assess Yourself
1. What are some of the most common computer questions that you are asked by library patrons?
2. What are some computer quick tips & tricks that you would like to learn for your own day-to-day work?
3. If you are a supervisor, are there any basic computer skills that your employees might need training on?
4. Do you have any other comments about this topic?
2. What are some computer quick tips & tricks that you would like to learn for your own day-to-day work?
3. If you are a supervisor, are there any basic computer skills that your employees might need training on?
4. Do you have any other comments about this topic?
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Schedule
Kick-off Session: Thursday, April 22nd
Week 1: May 19, 2010 2 - 3 p.m.
Week 2: June 9, 2010 10 - 11 a.m.
Week 3: July 7, 2010 10 - 11 a.m.
Week 4: August 19, 2010 2 - 3 p.m.
Week 5: September 15, 2010 10 - 11 a.m.
Week 6: October 13, 2010 - 2 - 3 p.m.
Week 1: May 19, 2010 2 - 3 p.m.
Week 2: June 9, 2010 10 - 11 a.m.
Week 3: July 7, 2010 10 - 11 a.m.
Week 4: August 19, 2010 2 - 3 p.m.
Week 5: September 15, 2010 10 - 11 a.m.
Week 6: October 13, 2010 - 2 - 3 p.m.
Week 5 - Digital Cameras & Digital Photos
Week 5 - Digital Cameras & Digital Photos
Participants will be able to:
• Define the terms photo-sharing and Web 2.0
• Transfer photos from their digital cameras to their computer
• List photo-sharing sites and some of their main features and uses
• Upload photos, organize photos, share photos, and create “stuff” on a photo-sharing site
Participants will be able to:
• Define the terms photo-sharing and Web 2.0
• Transfer photos from their digital cameras to their computer
• List photo-sharing sites and some of their main features and uses
• Upload photos, organize photos, share photos, and create “stuff” on a photo-sharing site
Week 4 – Saving Documents & File Management
Week 4 – Saving Documents & File Management
Participants will be able to:
• Define operating system
• Differentiate between files and folders and explain their uses
• Identify the steps in saving a file
• Analyze their current system for organizing and finding files
• Locate My Computer, My Documents, and Windows Explorer and state their
Participants will be able to:
• Define operating system
• Differentiate between files and folders and explain their uses
• Identify the steps in saving a file
• Analyze their current system for organizing and finding files
• Locate My Computer, My Documents, and Windows Explorer and state their
Week 3 – Microsoft Outlook
Week 3 – Microsoft Outlook
Participants will be able to:
• Analyze their current level of organization and identify areas that they’d like to improve
• Learn the 5 stages of mastering workflow
• Learn how MS Outlook can help them become better organized
• Learn about specific MS Outlook features
• Find and complete a SkillSoft MS Outlook course
Participants will be able to:
• Analyze their current level of organization and identify areas that they’d like to improve
• Learn the 5 stages of mastering workflow
• Learn how MS Outlook can help them become better organized
• Learn about specific MS Outlook features
• Find and complete a SkillSoft MS Outlook course
Week 2 – Web Sites & Social Networking Sites
Week 2 – Web Sites & Social Networking Sites
Participants will be able to:
• Explain the difference between the WWW and the Internet
• List popular web browsers and search engines
• Use tabbed browsing, keyboard shortcuts, favorites, and bookmarks within a web browser
• List and navigate social networking sites
• Discuss the role of social networking in libraries
• Practice using Google for calculations and conversions
Participants will be able to:
• Explain the difference between the WWW and the Internet
• List popular web browsers and search engines
• Use tabbed browsing, keyboard shortcuts, favorites, and bookmarks within a web browser
• List and navigate social networking sites
• Discuss the role of social networking in libraries
• Practice using Google for calculations and conversions
Week 1: Web Email, Attachments, & Printing
Week 1: Web Email, Attachments, & Printing
Participants will be able to:
• Define web mail and list 4 popular web mail providers
• Walk library patron through setting-up a web mail account
• Attach files to emails and upload files to file-sharing sites
• Identify popular file types and extensions
• State best practices for printing from the web
Participants will be able to:
• Define web mail and list 4 popular web mail providers
• Walk library patron through setting-up a web mail account
• Attach files to emails and upload files to file-sharing sites
• Identify popular file types and extensions
• State best practices for printing from the web
Kick-off in Ocean City!
Welcome to Ocean City and to the Kick-off Session for Computer Quick Tips & Tricks!
About Computer Quick Tips and Tricks:
This blended learning program is designed to help library staff become more comfortable with commonly used computer software and Web technologies so they feel more confident in their own work and interactions with customers. After assessing their technology skill set in the kick-off session, learners will participate in real-time online classes (which are also archived and accessible
at the learners’ convenience) and complete practice exercises to gain a better understanding of:
Web E-mail, Attachments, and Printing;
Microsoft Outlook;
Web Sites and Social Networking Sites;
Burning a CD;
Saving Documents and File Management;
Digital Cameras and Digital Photos;
Keyboard Shortcuts.
Don’t think you’ll have time to take the class? It has been designed with
busy, multitasking library staff in mind! Participants can work on the learning exercises at their own pace and the online sessions will be archived. So if you can’t make it to a class, you can watch it later at your convenience.
At the conclusion of the Ocean City Kick-off Session program, participants will be able to:
-Assess personal technology skill set and identify areas for improvement
-State class schedule and objectives
-Locate and navigate class blog
About Computer Quick Tips and Tricks:
This blended learning program is designed to help library staff become more comfortable with commonly used computer software and Web technologies so they feel more confident in their own work and interactions with customers. After assessing their technology skill set in the kick-off session, learners will participate in real-time online classes (which are also archived and accessible
at the learners’ convenience) and complete practice exercises to gain a better understanding of:
Web E-mail, Attachments, and Printing;
Microsoft Outlook;
Web Sites and Social Networking Sites;
Burning a CD;
Saving Documents and File Management;
Digital Cameras and Digital Photos;
Keyboard Shortcuts.
Don’t think you’ll have time to take the class? It has been designed with
busy, multitasking library staff in mind! Participants can work on the learning exercises at their own pace and the online sessions will be archived. So if you can’t make it to a class, you can watch it later at your convenience.
At the conclusion of the Ocean City Kick-off Session program, participants will be able to:
-Assess personal technology skill set and identify areas for improvement
-State class schedule and objectives
-Locate and navigate class blog
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