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SeniorNet Curriculum: What, Why, & Who

SeniorNet Curriculum: What, Why, & Who. SeniorNet’s Mission. To generate opportunities for older adults to use technology to empower themselves, to benefit our communities & to transform the world. SeniorNet Learning Center Goals.

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SeniorNet Curriculum: What, Why, & Who

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  1. SeniorNet Curriculum:What, Why, & Who

  2. SeniorNet’s Mission To generate opportunities for older adults to use technology to empower themselves, to benefit our communities & to transform the world.

  3. SeniorNet Learning Center Goals • To educate older adults about computer technologies in a warm and friendly environment • To encourage lifelong learning and the progression along a pathway from computer literacy to fluency to mastery

  4. SeniorNet Learning Center Goals • To take part in the SeniorNet community of computer using older adults • To provide outreach to a wider community, contributing to society by providing assistance to others

  5. How We Accomplish The SeniorNet Mission • Learning Centers • Computer to accomplish tasks • Basic skills to advanced specific interests • Peer to Peer Teaching Model

  6. How We Accomplish The SeniorNet Mission • Website – www.seniornet.org • Online Communities • Discussion Boards (RoundTables) • Collaboration In Research On Older Adults and Technology

  7. How We Accomplish The SeniorNet Mission • Staff (& Lots of Volunteers!) • Operations • Programs & Services • Business Development/Marketing

  8. SeniorNet Web Site - 1 • 2,470,484 page views in January 06 • 75 new web registrants per week • 105 dedicated volunteers

  9. SeniorNet Web Site -2 • 600+ discussion topics: peer support and education; new topics monthly • Increased contributions to the Leadership Exchange by Learning Centers

  10. SeniorNet Directors

  11. SeniorNet Programs & Services

  12. Programs & Services Team Phil Carnahan Special Consultant Scott Rains Director, Programs & Services Elesa Livingston Manager, Programs & Services Ron Hankins Regional Consultant Western Region Jan Adkins Regional Consultant Mid-Atlantic & Texas Sandra Krasner Regional Consultant Northeast Region Mel Starkston Regional Consultant Midwest Region Joe Tartaglino Regional Consultant Southeast Region

  13. Responsibility for Course Development Primary responsibility for course development is with HQ • LC – based: • Elesa Livingston, Scott Rains • Web – based: • Marcie Schwartz

  14. Curriculum Overview • What is covered & why • SeniorNet Style & variations • How to find SeniorNet courses

  15. Curriculum Windows XP Versions - Supplied by SeniorNet • Computer Fundamentals Windows XP • Intro to Computers - MS Works Suite • Intro to Word Processing MS Works Suite • Intro to Quicken Quicken Deluxe • Intro to Spreadsheet MS Works Suite • Intro to Genealogy Family Tree Maker • Intro to Internet MS IE6 • Intro to Digital Imaging PhotoElements

  16. The Job of the Regional Consultant • Represent SeniorNet HQ to Learning Centers in their region • New courses, MSUP, RTV • Represent Learning Centers to SeniorNet HQ • Troubleshooting, regional conferences

  17. Responsibility for Course Development • ALC & Library – based: Joe Tartaglino, Phil Carnahan, Scott • Native American AC – based: Jan Adkins, Elesa, Scott

  18. LC & Member Leadership in Course Development • Survey responses • LC uploads to LE • Contracted course writers • Outside authored courseware donations

  19. The Growth of SeniorNet Course Offerings • Software donation driven curriculum • LC developed curriculum • Online curriculum • Project driven curriculum • Sponsor funded curriculum

  20. Curriculum Growth:Shorter Classes • Workshops & Giveaways • Snowbird Students • Skills Updates • Variations in Teaching & Learning Styles • Native American curriculum

  21. Maximizing Curriculum Growth: • Every Center should contribute to Leadership Exchange • Centers differ in their skill sets & sustainability • Rapidly sharing curriculum keeps LCs stronger • New marketable ideas spread faster • New curriculum can impact grants, donations, & partnerships

  22. Examples of Curriculum Growth: • Plans with freeware/online programs: • LifeBio • American Greetings Cardmaker • Google • Ebay • HP Photoshare

  23. Examples of Curriculum Growth: Online Classes • SeniorNet volunteers have been offering instructor-led courses Latin and Greek, since 2004. • We will soon be planning for some additional courses in Fall 2007, including computer courses.

  24. Discussion • Suggestions: • Opportunities to participate in course development or acquisition • Troubleshooting LC curriculum • Requests for new HQ courses

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