Comp Classes For Beginners
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The document summarizes the history and evolution of computer classes for beginners offered at the Salem-South Lyon District Library. It describes how the classes started with 6 laptops and wired internet in 1998 and have since expanded to include "lab" computers on carts with full keyboards, mice, and WiFi access. It also details mistakes made early on like using small laptops without mice and teaching too many concepts at once. The classes now focus on easing fears, teaching one concept at a time, and relating tasks to familiar ideas. Various class topics and levels are outlined, and the document concludes that the computer classes have improved patrons' skills, relationships with the library, and respect for librarians.
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Comp Classes For Beginners
- 1. Computer Classes for Beginners Salem-South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trial South Lyon, MI 48178 (248) 437-6431 www.ssldl.info Holly Hibner – Reference Librarian [email_address] Mary Kelly – Reference Librarian [email_address]
- 2. Why teach computers to beginners? Extension of reference philosophy What is a reference question? Computer-driven reference questions E-filing, unemployment, job applications, eBay, e-mail Our inspiration The High Maintenance Smelly Lady
- 3. In the Beginning 6 laptops 1 hub for wired Internet access Windows ‘98 MS Office ‘97 No mice – touch pads on laptops Big screen with LCD projector
- 4. Mistakes We Made: Hardware Laptops were too small – keyboard and screen Too many cords! Touch pads too difficult for new users
- 5. Mistakes We Made: Instruction Computer jargon Too many concepts at once Assumed too much: skipped the basics
- 6. What We Noticed About Beginners Intimidated by technology changes Afraid to break something Overwhelmed by today’s technology Appreciate learning with their peers
- 7. Changes We Made New Goal Ease their fear Get their hands on the equipment Make them “familiar” “ Lab” computers on carts Full sized Real mice Offer trackball mice Wi-Fi
- 8. More Changes We Made One-hour classes Limited number of concepts Teach one way to do tasks Start with absolute basics Relate to typewriter Keep it light! Class “policies” Broken parts Chants Teacher rivalry
- 9. Classes and Handouts Update regularly! Beginner Classes Computers 101 and 102 MS Office Suite Handouts are “topic sheets” Higher Level Classes Excel, Web Design, Computer Security, Social Networking, Digital Photography Handouts available at http://ssldl.info
- 10. Latest Updates Computer lab Windows Vista MS Office 2007
- 11. Updated E-mail Class Hands On Created Hotmail and Yahoo “dummy” accounts Hand-outs for Hotmail, Yahoo, and Gmail Read an e-mail Send an e-mail Open an attachment
- 12. More Recent Updates Beginner class focus changed to parts/terminology, internet, and e-mail Windows functions like open, save, making folders, etc. moved to second level class Added more classes on downloadable audio, digital photography solutions, and Internet searching skills
- 13. The results are in! Improved our skills Outlet for those needing basic computer help Improved relationships with patrons More respect for library service (and librarians!) Great marketing for the library
- 14. Holly Hibner [email_address] Mary Kelly [email_address] Slides and handouts available at www.slideshare.net/hhibner