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Presenters Kyla Hunt Facilitator Todd Watts Presenter Assisting with chat: Stephanie Gerding and Kayce Hawkins Brown Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Who is TechSoup? My PC Basics Accessible Technology Training Workshop Curriculum Topics Using the Curriculum Support Materials Feedback Signing Up Q&A from Participants Agenda Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

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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 Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Research 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 approach My PC Program Overview My PC Series Program History Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Learning Case Study  Holland America Digital Workshops, powered by Windows  Tested by more than 500,000 adult students My PC Series Program History Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

My PC Series My PC Series Program FREE Curriculum  1 year pilot with Holland America  2 year pilot in community colleges  Adapted from the successful Digital Workshops approach  Designed for adults learners Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

There is a disconnect between what adults want to learn and what is available Adult Learning Experience Topics they want: Photos Browsing/shopping News/Health/Travel Info Connecting with family Staying safe online Becoming more PC proficient Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Adult Learning Experience Topics they want: 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 Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Adult Learner Insights 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 Approach Best accomplished with interesting, relevant subjects - like photo editing. Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Computer Basics Messaging, Mail PC Buying Operating System Basics Introduction to Windows 7 Four 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 Digital Photography Digital Cameras Working With Digital Photos Digital Movies Share Photos 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 Courses3-Hour Courses No 3-Hour Equivalent Digital Camera Tips and Tricks No 3-Hour Equivalent Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

My PC: 1 Hour Series Workshops Personal Enrichment Workforce Development Office Worker IT Professional Certification Offered by learning Institution Advanced Computer Offered by learning Institution 9 to 12 hours Introduction to Windows 7 ® My PC: 3 Hour Series Workshops Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Instructor Led Workshops Fits your business model Content is customizable Libraries targeting primarily patrons, but also to train staff Incorporating My PC Series Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Program Benefits:  Attract new adult learners  Research-based curriculum  Free teaching materials  Free support toolkits  Less intimidating basic computer learning path Incorporating My PC Series Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

My PC Series Free Support Toolkits Faculty Toolkit Class-ready PowerPoint materials Instructor manuals Audience–friendly student handouts Dedicated teacher support alias Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Program Administrator Toolkit  Curriculum roadmap  Customizable marketing fliers  Course outlines  Web copy My PC Series My PC Series – Free Support Toolkits Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Technical/Lab Manager Toolkit  Classroom setup guide  Readiness checklist  Troubleshooting guide  Resource kit  Dedicated technical support alias My PC Series My PC Series – Free Support Toolkits Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

My PC Series — Student Website  Dedicated student website  Workshop Handouts  Windows 7 Resources  Class descriptions for all My PC Series workshops Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

Holland America, Higher Education, and SeniorNet Libraries – Program opened up in late May to libraries – My PC: 1 hour workshops most popular download – “Solid program”, “Impressed with the free content” – Getting Windows 7 on the desktops Feedback Conference Call: Access Code: My PC Series Program Overview

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