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Digital Literacy Training Tutorials for Libraries
January 27, 2016March 23, 2016
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Digital Literacy Training Tutorials for Libraries
January 27, 2016March 23, 2016
Scott AllenDigitalLearn.org
Public Library AssociationChicago, Illinois
Presenters
Twitter: Ginny MiesChat: Becky Wiegand
Jessica RichGCF LearnFree
Raleigh, North Carolina
Crystal SchimpfTechSoup for Libraries
San Francisco, California
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Digital Literacy Training Resources
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Q&A
Digital Literacy Training in Libraries
• Public Computer Classes
• Drop In Lab
• Tutoring Appointments
• One on One Help
• Technology Reference Questions
• Resources for Library Patrons
Poll#1
Which of these digital literacy training activities are you directly involved in providing at your library (or nonprofit)? Select up to 3 responses.
• Public Computer Classes
• Drop In Lab
• Tutoring Appointments
• One on One Help
• Technology Reference Questions
• Resources for Library Patrons
Poll
Prior to today’s webinar, did you know about DigitalLearn.org?• Yes, I’ve used it as a resource• Yes, but I’ve never used it• No
DigitalLearn.org
Scott AllenDigitalLearn.orgPublic Library AssociationChicago, Illinoissallen@ala.org
History of DigitalLearn
Fall 2012
Summer 2013
2014
Fall 2015
IMLS grant to develop and launch website
Promotion, development of Teach community
Website and first Learn courses launched
New funding partners and new features
DigitalLearn.org Partners
ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach
Services
Community of Practice
Courses for Learners
Learner Modules
Current DL Content
• Getting Started on the Computer– What is a Computer? (2:30)– The Mouse (5:30)– The Keyboard (5:30)– Ports (1:30)
• Using a PC (Windows 7)– What is Windows? (1:30)– Desktop (3:00)– Files and Folders (1:30)– Using a Window (3:15)– Saving and Closing (2:45)– Deleting (1:15)
Using A Mac (OS X)Basic Search*Navigating a WebsiteIntro to EmailIntro to Email (Part 2)Intro to Microsoft WordCreating ResumesOnline Job SearchingCloud StorageIntro to FacebookBuying a Plane TicketIntro to Skype
New Modules
Spanish
Logging In
How Can Libraries Use DL?
Libraries Link to DigitalLearn.org on library
computers and website Educate library staff to refer
patrons to DigitalLearn.org Post flyers Promote DigitalLearn.org to other
community partners to help them provide training
How Can Libraries Use DL?
Library Networks, State Library Agencies Promote DigitalLearn.org to member libraries Encourage staff who do training to join the
community of practice Use DigitalLearn for staff and volunteer training Provide suggestions for new training content
Library Example: St. Paul
DigitalLearn.org Lessons
Library Example: Chicago Public Library
Site Customization
• Learners– Logins to save progress, retrieve certs, etc.– Course recommendations tool– Custom course list
• Libraries (and other orgs)– Custom course content (from DL or own content)– Custom page content– User analytics– Co-branding
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Scott AllenDigitalLearn.orgPublic Library AssociationChicago, Illinoissallen@ala.org
Poll
Prior to today’s webinar, did you know about GCFLearnFree.org?• Yes, I’ve used it as a resource• Yes, but I’ve never used it• No
GCFLearnFree.org
Jessica RichGCFLearnFree.orgRaleigh, North Carolinajessica@gcflearnfree.org
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Scott AllenDigitalLearn.orgPublic Library AssociationChicago, Illinoissallen@ala.org
Jessica RichGCFLearnFree.orgNorth Carolinajessica@gcflearnfree.org
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