Digital Literacy for Everyone: Going from Tech Averse to Tech Savvy Kieran Hixon PCI Webinars May 14, 2015
About me Librarian Technology Enthusiast Florence, Colorado Digital Literacy Specialist Library Consultant
Have you helped someone… Learn something new on the computer? Get an address? Download an e-book? Apply for government services? Submit an online job application?
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What is your biggest challenge when it comes to learning new technology ?
5 Common Challenges 1. Time for learning 2. Fear of new technology 3. Reluctance to learn 4. Feeling overwhelmed 5. Lack of training resources
Build a process Learn as community Make it fun 3 Solutions
Build a Process
Identify the Goal
Identify Resources Learning Tech: Digital Learn Digital Learn Onguard Online Onguard Online GCF LearnFree GCF LearnFree
Ready Reference Shelf What are some of your favorite resources for learning technology ?
Create a System Technology Activity Sheet GoalI will learn this new skill… ResourcesThese resources will help me learn… Completion DateI will learn this by this date…
Learn as Community
Make it Fun
Why? Digital literacy changes lives: Access to information Communication skills Job skills Education Entertainment
What’s next? Share these ideas Try something new Develop a process Make learning fun
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