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Tech Tuesday and Adult /Teen Programming @ Your Library . Learn how to create technology training programs, and other programs for your community members on a shoestring budget. Programming!. Why start Technology, Adult and Teen programming? How to start? What programs? Who will teach?
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Tech Tuesday and Adult /Teen Programming @ Your Library Learn how to create technology training programs, and other programs for your community members on a shoestring budget.
Programming! 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? Where to get ideas. • 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-SmartpenStudents-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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