IFLS Train the TrainerIFLS Train the Trainer

Adult Learners and Computers

Presented byTim Stanton, CVTC

WelcomeWelcomeHousekeepingRegistrationSign-inIntroductionsProposed Schedule

Training ScheduleTraining Schedule9:00- 10:30 Introductions,

Housekeeping,Training Activities

10:30-10:40 Break

10:40- 11:50 Training Activities

11:50-12:00 Evaluation

How we appear to novice computer How we appear to novice computer usersusers

http://youtu.be/yjXTOlsE8k0

Adult Learner Adult Learner CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Brainstorm

Adult Learner Adult Learner CharacteristicsCharacteristicsBring accumulated life experienceHave established opinions and

beliefsGoal oriented…look for relevant

instructionLearn at different rates and stylesLearn best in a collaborative,

participatory settingExpect to be treated as adultsAutonomous and self-directed

More Adult Learner More Adult Learner CharacteristicsCharacteristicsPractical problem solversMay be tired when in classHave many outside responsibilitiesWorry about being the oldest in a

classWorry about not being able to learnSkeptical about new information…

need to try it

Interview ActivityInterview ActivityHave you personally had a

frustrating computer issue? What was (is) it? What did you do about it?

Interview Activity ReportInterview Activity Report

Questions1.Issue?2.Action?3.Tim’s 2 questions

BrainstormBrainstormWhat do you want/need from this

training?

Survey ResultsSurvey ResultsComputer use by patronsComputer use by patrons1. Basic computer tasks2. Email set-up and use3. Internet searches4. Social media5. Basic Word6. Accessing E-Government

What people want from this What people want from this trainingtraining(Survey results)(Survey results)

1. Grab bag of resources to use when teaching

2. How to break down information for adult learners

3. Information about technical college resources for adult basic skills

Basic Setup for Adult Basic Setup for Adult InstructionInstruction

What makes any learning setting better?

Brainstorm

Basic Set-upBasic Set-upFriendlyNon-judgmentalFoodAttentiveMore from brainstorm

Explicit InstructionExplicit Instruction

1. Provide clear explanations2. Model the learning process (I DO)

Explain skill; introduce and describe a way to remember itModel the skill by doing

3. Engage in scaffolded practice (WE DO)Guide practice with feedbackCheck on understanding and use of skillsEngage in short practice exercises with feedback until 80% successful

4. Engage in scaffolded practice (YOU DO)Allow independent practice

5. Provide elaborated feedback that is immediate, positive and corrective

Common Adult Learner Common Adult Learner Issues With TechnologyIssues With TechnologyOn/off same buttonFear of breaking somethingFear of getting lost“Start” to stop“Cancel” doesn’t mean you lose itUse of “Undo” buttonUse of “Back” buttonWait for computer to act…don’t

keep clicking

More Common Adult More Common Adult IssuesIssuesDrive names“C” vs. “E” vs. “D”, vs. “F”

drives…where the heck did I put it?

Spam, viruses, trojan horse, malware, spyware, phishing

Filter settingsDifference between operating

system and program

Still More IssuesStill More IssuesUnderstanding computer

heirarchy (e.g. network log-in vs. program log-in

Consumer---ISP----Internet

More?

BreakBreak

Library Curriculum Walk-Library Curriculum Walk-throughthroughLink to library training materials

http://www.ifls.lib.wi.us/Default.aspx?tabid=136

 

Try Mouse PracticeTry Mouse Practice

http://www.seniornet.org/howto/mouseexercises/mousepractice.html

Dictionary ExerciseDictionary Exercise

Try it…hard copy

ikeepsafe.org/assets/worksheets/iKeepSafe%20Vocab%20Quiz.pdf

Reactions to handout?Reactions to handout?

An online terms dictionary

http://www.eflnet.com/vocab/internetvocab.php

Computer Competency Computer Competency ChartChartIn groups of 2, plan an instruction

sequence for an adult learner related to tasks assigned from the competency chart.

Use the Instructions with a Use the Instructions with a studentstudent

Feedback?

Introduction to CVTC Adult Introduction to CVTC Adult Basic Education ServicesBasic Education ServicesCareer search and

documentationPreparation for college entranceGED/HSED/High School CreditAssistance with college coursesELL (ESOL) (ESL)Remedial Reading and numeracyComputer Literacyhttps://www.e-learning.com/html/loginok.asp

CVTC Centers HoursCVTC Centers Hours Chippewa…………..Mondays 9-noon Tuesdays 12-3 Wednesdays 9-noon Menomonie………Mondays 9-noon Tuesdays 12-3 Wednesdays 9-noon Neillsville…..………Mondays 9-noon Tuesdays 12-3 Wednesdays 9-noon River Falls…..………Mondays 9-noon Tuesdays 10-2 Wednesdays 9-noon Eau Claire (ABE).…Mondays 9-3 BEC212 Tuesdays 9-3 Wednesdays 9-3 Eau Claire (Program)..Mondays 9-3 Learning Center Tuesdays 9-3 Wednesdays 9-3 Eau Claire (ESL).…Mondays 9-noon Tuesdays 9-noon Wednesdays 9-noon  

 

Adult Internet Novices Adult Internet Novices SafetySafetyFacebook safety

◦Privacy◦Account settingshttp://www.facebook.com/

SafetySafetySpamIdentity theft

VirusesVirusesAVG Freehttp://free.avg.com/us-en/download

Malwarebytes Free

http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

Microsoft FunctionsMicrosoft FunctionsAccessories

◦Disc cleanup◦Disc defragmenter

Internet SearchInternet SearchTry linked WorksheetView linked PowerPointSee Linked Search Documents

◦Google advanced search◦Boolean search information

IFLS Step-by-step GuidesIFLS Step-by-step GuidesAvailable soon online

Resource LinksResource Links http://www.ipl.org/ Internet Public Library…answers questions http://www.yahoo.com/ Yahoo Index………….categorized list of www sites http://litlink.ket.org/ PBS Literacy Link………resource for GED and workforce

preparation http://cardcops.com/ Card cops…Checks credit cards to see if compromised

(costs money) http://www.teachingbooks.net/ Teaching books….adds multimedia to youth

reading http://edexchange.adobe.com/pages/home Adobe education…free teacher

resources http://www.valrc.org/ Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center…free teacher

resources

http://www.khanacademy.org/ Khan Academy…. Thousands of short, easy to follow tutorials on many subjects

http://www.hippocampus.org/ HippoCampus … Lessons and supplemental information on a lot of topics.

http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/ Virtual Math Lab … Very helpful math site - covers wide range of math topics.

http://lincs.ed.gov/ Literacy Information and Communication System…national platform for disseminating literacy information and resources

http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/ Ohio Literacy Resource Center…free, searchable resources

ISBN-10:ISBN-10: 0787959677 0787959677 ISBN-13:ISBN-13: 978-0787959678 978-0787959678

ISBN-10:ISBN-10: 9780877227755 9780877227755   ISBN-13:ISBN-13: 978-0877227755 978-0877227755

Proper Technology TrainingProper Technology Traininghttp://youtu.be/pQHX-SjgQvQhttp://youtu.be/pQHX-SjgQvQ

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