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My PC Series Program Overview. Presented by: Todd Watts, Program Manager Kayce Hawkins Brown, Audience Marketing Manager. www.mypcprogram.com. Agenda. Introductions Program history Research behind the program Program details Library survey results Library voices Q&A. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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My PC SeriesProgram Overview
www.mypcprogram.com
Presented by:Todd Watts, Program ManagerKayce Hawkins Brown, Audience Marketing Manager
Agenda
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
Introductions Program history Research behind the
program Program details Library survey results Library voices Q&A
My PC Series Program
What is My PC Series? Hands-on, jargon-free classroom based curricula
of computer classes Developed by Microsoft as instructor led training
for the adult audience It is free!
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
My PC Series Program HistoryResearch on adult audience Disconnect between what adults
want to learn and what is available
Intro computer classes traditionally teach topics too dry for the adult audience, or teach with too much jargon
Learning Style; forget the jargon, build confidence, lifestyle approachMy PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
My PC Series Program HistoryLearning Case Study Holland America Digital Workshops, powered
by Windows Tested by more than 500,000 adult students
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
My PC Series Program HistoryExpanding the program Pilot with Holland America Lines Expanded pilot to community
colleges Moved to an online license
agreement and expanding to new channels
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
Adult Learning ExperienceThere is a disconnect between what adultswant to learn and what is available
My PC Program Overview
Topics they want: Email Photos Browsing/shopping News/Health/Travel Info Connecting with family Staying safe online Becoming more PC proficient
www.mypcprogram.com
Adult Learning ExperienceThere is a disconnect between what adults want to learn and what is available
My PC Program Overview
Topics they want: Email Photos Browsing/shopping News/Health/Travel Info Connecting with family Staying safe online Becoming more PC proficient
Topics that are available: GUI Memory WordPad CPU and RAM Taking apart PC’s in class Database management
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Adult Learner Insights
My PC Program Overview
Learning Style Forget the Jargon
This group is turned off by “geek speak”
Build Confidence A slower, guided, “tell-show-do” teaching style is best for this audience.
Lifestyle ApproachBest accomplished with interesting, relevant subjects - like photo editing.
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Incorporating My PC SeriesProgram Benefits: Attract new adult learners Research-based curriculum Free teaching materials Free support toolkits Less intimidating basic computer
learning path
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
My PC Series Program Offerings
My PC: 1 Hour Series Workshops A series of basic computer and personal enrichment 1-hour workshops that cover topics adult learners are interested in at a pace they’re comfortable with
My PC: 3 Hour Series Workshops A series of 3-hour basic computer and personal enrichment workshops designed for less tech savvy adult learners. Appropriate as an on-ramp to workforce development programs.
Introduction to Windows 7® Course A full length introductory course with four self contained 3-hour modules that teach more advanced skills to both the home & business PC user
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
My PC Series3-Hour vs 1-Hour Workshops
Com
pute
r Bas
icsM
essa
ging
, M
ail
PC
Buyi
ng
Ope
rati
ng
Syst
em
Basi
cs
Introduction to Windows 7Four 3-hour
Courses
Getting Started with Windows 7
Stay Safe with Windows 7
Pick the Right PC
No 3-Hour Equivalent
Start Here with Windows 7
Connecting with Friends &
Family
Chat with Instant
Messaging
1-Hour Courses
3-Hour Courses
Digi
tal P
hoto
grap
hyD
igit
al
Cam
eras
Wor
king
W
ith
Dig
ital
Ph
otos
Dig
ital
M
ovi
es
Shar e
Phot os
Digital Photo Editing
Creative Photo Slideshows
Digital Photo Editing 2
Digital Photo Editing 1
Organize your Digital Photos
Create a Digital Movie
Share Your Digital Photos
1-Hour Courses
3-Hour Courses
No 3-Hour Equivalent
Digital Camera Tips and Tricks
No 3-Hour Equivalent
www.mypcprogram.comMy PC Program Overview
My PC: 1 Hour SeriesWorkshops
Personal Enrichment
WorkforceDevelopment
Office Worker
IT Professional
CertificationOffered by learning Institution
DeveloperOffered by learning
Institution
NetworkingOffered by learning
Institution
Advanced ComputerOffered by learning Institution
Office ProductivityOffered by learning Institution
Introduction to Computers/PCOffered by learning Institution
9 to 12 hoursIntroduction to Windows 7®
My PC: 3 Hour SeriesWorkshops
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
My PC Series – Free Support ToolkitsFaculty Toolkit
Class-ready PowerPoint materials
Instructor manualsAudience–friendly student handouts Dedicated teacher
support aliasMy PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
My PC Series – Free Support ToolkitsProgram Administrator Toolkit Curriculum roadmap Customizable marketing fliers Course outlines Web copy
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
My PC Series – Free Support ToolkitsTechnical/Lab Manager Toolkit Classroom setup guide Readiness checklist Troubleshooting guide Resource kit Dedicated technical support alias
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
My PC Series — Student Website
www.mypcstudent.com Workshop handouts Windows 7 resources Class descriptions for
all My PC Series workshops
Online Directory of My PC Series providers
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
How To Get Started Go to microsoft.com/mypc
Click Learn More for program information and to download our online Evaluation Toolkit
Click Download Center to register and get access to the workshop content and toolkits
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
Library Survey Feedback
Survey was sent to over 140 libraries across the U.S. that registered on the My PC Series website
Survey responses are from libraries either delivering or planning on delivering workshops in CY2012
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
Library Survey Feedback
28.5%
42.9%
28.6%
Satisfaction with My PC Series Workshop Materials
Other Very Good Good
Patrons are the intended audience for 93% of respondents
48.2% have or will be scheduling My PC Series workshops in CY2012
44.8% are still evaluating whether to offer the workshops
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
Library Survey Feedback
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
Excellent handouts. It is great not to have to develop your own publicity, presentation and follow up materials.
Great course materials, just the right amount of content for each workshop.
Excellent patron handouts, very easy classes to implement. Course material is thorough, so it does not require extensive prep time to put on a polished class.
Easy to follow and all of the prep work for delivering this type of training is already completed.
Just get in there and do it.
Library Experiences• Kelli Staley [email protected]
Lansing Public Library, IL• Jennifer Clark [email protected]
The Brookfield Library, CT• Bob Mulholland [email protected]
Sayreville Public Library, NJ
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
Still have questions?Email us at:
Find us on the web at: http://www.microsoft.com/mypc
Thank you!
My PC Program Overview www.mypcprogram.com
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