ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Teaching Computer Skills to Adults Angela Benson Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Agenda Philosophy Resources Strategies  Intro to Computers  Intro to MS Word  Intro to MS Powerpoint  Intro to MS Excel  Intro to the Internet General Process Process Requirements Questions and Wrap-Up

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Philosophy Contextualize your courses/workshops  Not learn MS Excel, but maintain your household budge  Not learn the Internet, but use the Internet to find free resources  Not learn MS Word, but write business letters to address problems Ask your clients about their needs and interests Build on lesson plans of others

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Resources – Hardware Mobile or Fixed PC Labs Desktop or Laptop PCs Not high-end for these basic functions, minimums:  Pentium III  Windows 98

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Resources - Software Office Suite, e.g., Microsoft or Corel  Word Processing, e.g., MS Word  Presentation, e.g., MS Powerpoint  Spreadsheet, e.g., MS Excel  Database, e.g., MS Access  Web Browser, e.g., MS Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator  Web Development, e.g., MS Frontpage, Netscape Composer Common interface across suite products

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Introduction to Computers Basic computer literacy      Types of Problems  Buying a computer  Using the computer Strategies  Prior to topic workshops (separate workshop)  Introduction to topic workshops (same workshop)  Integrated with topic workshops (same workshop)

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Microsoft Word Word processing software    Types of problems  Business letters, e.g., complaint to landlords  Resumes for jobs  Brochures for small business, local event  Community newsletter Strategies  Blank document  Template - ExampleExample

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Microsoft Powerpoint Presentation software    cs.html cs.html Types of problems  Presentations, e.g., community meetings, church  Public speaking (skill development)  Artifacts, e.g., calendars Strategies  Blank presentation  Design template  Content Template – Example1, Example2Example1Example2

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet program  A piece of paper, or program, with rows and columns for recording and manipulating financial data.   Types of Problems  Household budget  Balance checkbook  Loan calculator Strategies  Blank worksheet  Templates - ExampleExample

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Intro to the Internet An information network  Web, – access methods   Types of Problems  Plan a vacation  Find a job  Research companies and occupations Strategies  WebQuests - ExampleExample  Search and Evaluation exercises – Example1, Example2Example1Example2

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 General Process Identify client problem/need Plan for competing interests (e.g., child care, meals) Study related topic Identify computer/Internet tools Create applicable tutorials Download applicable templates Prepare student pre-workshop package  List data to collect  Marked form showing where to input data  Blank form to enter data

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 General Process Workshop  Discuss the general topic, e.g., budgeting  Students input data using computer template  Review results  Change data and review results against  Review basic commands in template and in blank form  Build template-like functionality from blank document

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Process Requirements YOU learn the topic area YOU learn to use the appropriate tool YOU develop the tutorial YOU complete the pre-workshop assignment YOU work through the workshop activities with the students during the workshop

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Helpful URLs MS Template Gallery  WebQuests   ASPIRA Workshops   Jan’s Lessons  Land Grant Training Alliance Tutorials  Lesson Plans    

ASPIRA Technology Tools Conference, 2002 Additional Information National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students, Teachers and Administrators  Student Technology Skills Assessment  ml ml