Learn how to create technology training programs, and other programs for your community members on a shoestring budget.
Why start Technology, Adult and Teen programming? How to start? What programs? Who will teach? Who will come?
Why start a technology program? Technology has become a part of everyday life. 73% of Americans use the Internet. Benefit of technology in daily living. Improving confidence in patrons. Increase patron use of your library.
How to start? Program Librarian List the things you like to do. Staff skills Look at your collection Look at new technology Ask your Patrons
What Programs to teach? Basic Computer skills. Photo Editing (Picasa, Picnik) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter) Blogging Windows Movie Maker Google, iGoogle, Earth, Calendar, Reader, Chrome Power Point E-Books New Technology-Smartpen Students-with-dyslexiaSmartpen Students-with-dyslexia
Other Adult and Teen Programs that don’t need a computer. Book Clubs Cooking Demo Teen Advisory Groups Art Classes Quilting Parenting Classes Support Groups Reenactment Groups Finance 0r Saving Money (The Richest Man in Babylon)
Who will teach? You Staff Volunteer Community Members Partnership with other groups.
Who will come? Plan it they will come.
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