digital literacy for everyone: going from tech averse to tech savvy kieran hixon pci webinars may...
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Digital Literacy for Everyone:Going from Tech Averse to Tech Savvy
Kieran HixonPCI WebinarsMay 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 email address?» Download an e-book?» Apply for government services?» Submit an online job application?
Digital Literacy for Everyone
STORE
What is your
biggest challenge when it comes to learning
new technology ?
5 Common Challenges
1. Time for learning2. Fear of new technology3. Reluctance to learn4. Feeling overwhelmed5. 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»Onguard Online»GCF LearnFree
Ready Reference Shelf
What are some of your
favorite resources for
learning technology?
Create a SystemTechnology Activity Sheet
Goal I will learn this new skill…
Resources These resources will help me learn…
Completion Date I 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
