First Steps in eLearning @ the Toronto Public Library eLearning in Libraries Symposium November 17, 2016 Mary-Beth Arima

Some Needs Demand from Entrepreneurs for Classes on Web Page Development, etc. Popularity of “Thought Exchange” Lectures for Lifelong Learners Book a Librarian Appointments for eContent & Devices 38%; 30% for Email and Computer Basics Homework Help

Some eLearning Solutions Information Sheets – PDF Live and Archived Webinars Interactive Modules on Specific Topics Video Tutorials/ Videos Live Tutoring Video Conferencing .

2016-19 Strategic Plan Establishing Toronto Public Library as Toronto's Centre for Continuous and Self-Directed Learning We will be the institution of choice for continuous, lifelong and self-directed learning, where Torontonians of all ages and at all stages can extend and enhance their education and access to information, both online and in neighbourhoods across the city.

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Top 10 Courses for Lynda.com Foundations of Programming: Fundamentals HTML Essential Training JavaScript Essential Training WordPress Essential Training Excel 2013 Essential Training Excel 2016 Essential Training Online Marketing Fundamentals User Experience Fundamentals for Web Design PHP with MySQL Essential Training Project Management Fundamentals

Top 10 Choices for Gale Courses Beginning Writers’ Workshop Grammar Refresher Accounting Fundamentals Creating Mobile Apps with HTMLS5 Creating Web Pages Write Fiction Like a Pro Introduction to SQL Creating Wordpress Websites Achieving Success with Difficult People Project Management Fundamentals

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Ancient Egypt: a History in Six Objects MOOCs Richview Nutrition for Health Coursera North York Central Ancient Egypt: a History in Six Objects Coursera

Comic Books and Graphic Novels Expert Photographer as Facilitator MOOCs Maria A. Shchuka Comic Books and Graphic Novels Coursera Maria A. Shchuka Digital SLR Udemy Expert Photographer as Facilitator

Think Like an Astronaut with Chris Hadfield Video Conferencing Think Like an Astronaut with Chris Hadfield TPL is planning to implement the infrastructure, tools and meeting facilities for collaborative learning through video conference technology to expand digital access and literacy to the public. This technology will allow customers the ability to view and access live and pre-recorded programs or classes, receive training and assistance from the Library at a location convenient to them on a device of their choice. TPL also plans to identify potential partners with which to collaborate. The purchase and installation of Cisco Telepresence occurred concurrently with the activities of the eLearning Working Group. Although only installed in six locations, it is hoped it will support eLearning opportunities for staff and the public. In 2017 we plan to expand it to 5 more locations across Toronto based on the quality of the connectivity in the branch and upon geographic equity. We are also hoping to get webinar software for all branches.

Future Options Establish an eLearning Team Implement Service Model In-house development of eLearning modules based on unique TPL services and resources In-house development and broadcasting of webinars based on existing training offered to the public and staff Expansion of subscriptions to commercial online learning products

Questions? Mary-Beth Arima mbarima@torontopubliclibrary.ca