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“Computer Training for Adults”
Rita Lovell
Alpine County Librarian
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WELCOME TO ALPINE COUNTY!
Population: 1,176
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Alpine County
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Stunning views and soothing sounds of nature
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One sound is anything but soothing…
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Time consuming
Frustrating
Disadvantage
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Markleeville (County Seat)
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...the Library!
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Empowerment
Home business
Social Media
Online learning
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Project Goal
Empower residents with basic computer skills they need to be personally and professionally successful.
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Steps
Secure a site
Create curriculum
Begin
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Computer Lab
High speed Internet connection23 networked computer stations
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Excellent teaching tool
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Engaged learning
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Results
17 regulars6 drop-ins
Increased skills for all
They want more classes!
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My Grant dollar$ in action
$5,000
2 new laptops ($1,700) Staff help ($1,600) Pre-loaded flash drives ($700) Facilities use fees ($600)
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Residents recieved
Free computer training
Experienced instructors
Excellent facility
“Tailored” curriculum
New computers for Library
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Project Challenges
Weather
Dial Up Access
Staffing
Creative name
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Successes
Attendance
Enjoyed learning
Gained Community and Board support
We’re on the “radar”
Library = County resource that meets community needs
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Where do we go from here?
Collaborate
Share/Combine
resources
Keep momentum
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Thank You!
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Thank You!