[Michlib-l] Basic Computer Classes

[Megan Esseltine Hathaway]

I also can't say enough about GCFlearnfree.org. Not only do they cover a
lot of the topics we used to cover in classes, they also touch on things we
don't-like smart phones and ipads.

-Megan Hathaway, Canton PL

On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 5:05 PM, White, Shannon (MDE) <WhiteS29 at michigan.gov
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> Hi Diane –
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> Below are some good places to start with resources you can adapt for your
> own community as you start to offer computer basics for your patrons.
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> ·         WebJunction provides several links to resources and webinars
> from other libraries and organizations so you don’t have to reinvent the
> wheel -
> http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/computer-internet-basics.html
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> ·         DigitalLearn.og has courses users can do online as well as
> resources for trainers.  www.digitallearn.org
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> ·         Denver Public Library has a lot of tech class resources posted
> online and invite others to use or tweak them as well -
> https://www.denverlibrary.org/ctc-classes
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> ·         *Digital Literacy Teaching Tools** -* find links to tools/
> tutorials on a wide variety of topics.
> http://www.digitalliteracy.gov/content/educator. This site is for all
> educators who teach all levels.
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> ·         Tech Training for the Public from the Colorado Virtual Library
> has materials, lesson plans, outlines, handouts and more you can use -
> http://create.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/tech-training-public/
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> Shannon
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> Shannon White
> Director of Statewide Library Services
> Library of Michigan
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> 702 W. Kalamazoo
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> Lansing, MI 48909
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> www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan
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> 517.373.9489
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> Whites29 at michigan.gov
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> *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Diane Greiner
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 19, 2016 4:42 PM
> *To:* michlib-l at mcls.org
> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Basic Computer Classes
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> I am looking into to doing some basic computer classes for my library
> patrons.  If any of you have done these, would you be willing to share what
> you covered, handouts to participants, how many sessions, cost if any?
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> I would really appreciate not having to reinvent the wheel if possible.
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> Thank you and have a great day,
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> Diane Greiner
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> Library Director
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> Croton Township Library
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> 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive
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> Newaygo, MI  49337
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> 231-652-1615
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> crodg at llcoop.org
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