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 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

Please type your questions in the chat window. Send twitter questions to @techsoup4libs

Questions?

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

Please type your questions in the chat window. Send twitter questions to @techsoup4libs

Questions?

Scott AllenDigitalLearn.orgPublic Library AssociationChicago, Illinoissallen@ala.org

Jessica RichGCFLearnFree.orgNorth Carolinajessica@gcflearnfree.org

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