Train theTechnology Trainer: Tips and Tricks to Teaching Digital Literacy

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TRAIN THE TECHNOLOGY TRAINER:

TIPS & TRICKS TO TEACHING DIGITAL LITERACY

Diana Silveira, Novare Library Services

PRESENTATION INFORMATION

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AGENDAOne On One: Create A Successful Interaction

Classes: How to make it work

ONE ON ONE: CREATE A SUCCESSFUL INTERACTION

EMPATHY

HOW CAN USERS ASK FOR HELP?

SMILE: NO MATTER THE FORMAT

REMEMBER: ITS NOT ABOUT YOU

ALLOW USERS TO “SAVE FACE”

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WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON ISSUES WITH OVERDRIVE?oCant find downloaded book

oChanged App or Website

o Technical Issues

o On Hold for Titles

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WHAT THEY NEED TO KNOW

LET’S REVIEW: THE SKIT

CLASSES: HOW TO MAKE IT WORK

RULES OF THUMB

• Assume everyone is a beginner….Unless you advertise the class as Advanced

• Course Title and Blurb set expectations

• Follow-Up and Additional Resources are essential

DEFINE YOUR OBJECTIVES

What are the key concepts/skills?

Why are these concepts and skills important?

How will you know that they have understood these correctly?

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DECISIONSChallenge:

During this presentation:Create a class of your own

HANDS-ON V. LECTURE

TIME/WHEN

How Long?

Length of Workshop

WHERE?

oOn-Site – what room

oOnline

o Remote Location

EFFECTIVE MARKETING

TITLE

oDenote Tone

o Avoid cute names

o Title should give an idea of course

o 5-7 words

CREATING THE DESCRIPTION

o To the point – shorter the better

o Bullet Points

o Action Verbs

o Watch language for over-promises “Learn” “Become an Expert”

“Listen” “demonstrate” “practice”

MARKETING

ADVERTISING Where will you advertise?

Who is your target?

How will you advertise?

When will you advertise?

CREATING THE ADVERTISING

Title

Time

Location

1 sentence at most description

How to get more information

Visual

Template or Not to Template

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ADVERTISING

What is your advertising plan?

Additional Resource from Kayce Austin: http://www.displays2go.com/C-2301/Illuminated-Menu-Boards-are-for-Indoor-Use-Only

ROOM SET-UP

Consider:

o Discussion

o Number of Attendees

o Devices/Note-taking

SEATING

Chairs should face away from the door and windows if possible, to minimize distractions.

Avoid having the sun in anyone's eyes or having glare interfere with their ability to see any visual materials.

WHAT TYPE OF SEATING?

Is the class hands-on?

How many are expected?

What style is the class?

THEATRE STYLE

U- STYLE OR HOLLOW SQUARE

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CLASSROOM STYLE

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HOW WILL YOU SET-UP YOUR ROOM?WHY IS THIS THE BEST SET-UP FOR YOUR

CLASS?

CREATING HANDOUTS

graphics

Bullet Points

Contact Info

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FACTORS WITH HANDOUTSYes or No?

When do distribute?

What is required on the handouts by the library?

THE PRESENTATION

Introduction

Key Points (3) Examples, Demonstrate

Summarize Yourself

Call to Action Next Steps

Audience Challenge

How to follow-up

SAMPLE PRESENTATION

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GENERAL PRESENTATION TIPS

MAKING SLIDES COUNT

MINIMIZE WORDS

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DON’T READ SLIDES

BIG AND CLEAR SLIDES

TELL A STORY · CONNECT · PERSONALIZE

SHARE YOUR SLIDESo Slideshare

o Google Drive

o Dropbox

GOLDEN RULES

Know Your Audience

Know Your Topic

Bring Your Passion

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Practice

Be Prepared

Visualize Success

Know: Your audience wants you to succeed

Don’t Apologize for nerves

Focus on the message

MANAGING THE UNEXPECTED

CREATING A LOGISTICS PRE-TRAINING CHECKLIST

TECHNOLOGYPlan A

Plan B

Schedule for testing

Tip: Offsite? Find out who is the tech guru at the location and talk beforehand if possible

EMERGENCY KIT: Screenshots or recordings

of “Live” Demonstrations

Presentation on Flash Drive

Power Cords

THE TECHNOLOGY

Remember Plan B

Take a short break if needed

Move on – and regroup

Humor

STRANGE DEVICES

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MANAGING THE UNEXPECTED AUDIENCE

oQuestioner

o Side-tracker

o Side-talker

oDistracted

SHAKE THOSE NERVES

oPractice

oMath

oBreathing Exercises

oDon’t forget to eat

oRegulate caffeine

oBe Comfortable

BACK TO THE SKIT?OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR

CHANGE?

Additional Resource from Colleen Barany: http://seniorsletsgetwired.wordpress.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

diana@novarelibrary.com

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