My PC Series Program Overview Presented by Todd
My PC Series Program Overview Presented by: Todd Watts, Program Manager Kayce Hawkins Brown, Audience Marketing Manager www. mypcprogram. com
Agenda § § § § Introductions Program history Research behind the program Program details Library survey results Library voices Q&A My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
My PC Series Program What is My PC Series? § Hands-on, jargon-free classroom based curricula of computer classes § Developed by Microsoft as instructor led training for the adult audience § It is free! My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
My PC Series Program History Research on adult audience § Disconnect between what adults want to learn and what is available § Intro computer classes traditionally teach topics too dry for the adult audience, or teach with too much jargon § Learning Style; forget the jargon, build confidence, lifestyle approach My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
My PC Series Program History Learning Case Study § Holland America Digital Workshops, powered by Windows § Tested by more than 500, 000 adult students My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
My PC Series Program History Expanding the program § Pilot with Holland America Lines § Expanded pilot to community colleges § Moved to an online license agreement and expanding to new channels My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
Adult Learning Experience There is a disconnect between what adults want to learn and what is available Topics they want: § § § § Email Photos Browsing/shopping News/Health/Travel Info Connecting with family Staying safe online Becoming more PC proficient My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
Adult Learning Experience There is a disconnect between what adults want to learn and what is available Topics they want: § § § § Email Photos Browsing/shopping News/Health/Travel Info Connecting with family Staying safe online Becoming more PC proficient My PC Program Overview Topics that are available: § § § GUI Memory Word. Pad CPU and RAM Taking apart PC’s in class Database management www. mypcprogram. com
Adult Learner Insights Learning Style § Forget the Jargon This group is turned off by “geek speak” § Build Confidence A slower, guided, “tell-show-do” teaching style is best for this audience. § Lifestyle Approach Best accomplished with interesting, relevant subjects - like photo editing. My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
Incorporating My PC Series Program Benefits: § § § Attract new adult learners Research-based curriculum Free teaching materials Free support toolkits Less intimidating basic computer learning path My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
My PC Series Program Offerings My PC: 1 Hour Series Workshops My PC: 3 Hour Series Workshops Introduction to Windows 7® Course My PC Program Overview A series of basic computer and personal enrichment 1 hour workshops that cover topics adult learners are interested in at a pace they’re comfortable with A series of 3 -hour basic computer and personal enrichment workshops designed for less tech savvy adult learners. Appropriate as an on-ramp to workforce development programs. A full length introductory course with four self contained 3 -hour modules that teach more advanced skills to both the home & business PC user www. mypcprogram. com
My PC Series 3 -Hour vs 1 -Hour Workshops No 3 -Hour Equivalent Pick the Right PC My PC Program Overview Working With Digital Photos Chat with Instant Messaging Digital Photo Editing Digital Movies Connecting with Friends & Family Organize your Digital Photos Creative Photo Slideshows Create a Digital Movie Share Photos Stay Safe with Windows 7 1 -Hour Courses No 3 -Hour Equivalent Share Your Digital Photos Digital Camera s Introduction to Windows 7 Digital Photography Start Here with Windows 7 Messaging, Mail Operating System Basics Getting Started with Windows 7 Four 3 -hour Courses 3 -Hour Courses 1 -Hour Courses PC Buying Computer Basics 3 -Hour Courses No 3 -Hour Equivalent Digital Camera Tips and Tricks Digital Photo Editing 1 Digital Photo Editing 2 www. mypcprogram. com
Introduction to Computers/PC Offered by learning Institution al Person nt me Enrich My PC: 1 Hour Series Workshops Introduction to Windows 7® Office r Worke orce Workf ent pm Develo My PC: 3 Hour Series Workshops 9 to 12 hours Office Productivity Offered by learning Institution Advanced Computer Offered by learning Institution sional fes IT Pro Developer Networking Offered by learning Institution Certification Offered by learning Institution My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
My PC Series – Free Support Toolkits Faculty Toolkit Class-ready Power. Point materials My PC Program Overview Audience–friendly student handouts Instructor manuals Dedicated teacher support alias www. mypcprogram. com
My PC Series – Free Support Toolkits Program Administrator Toolkit § § Curriculum roadmap Customizable marketing fliers Course outlines Web copy My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
My PC Series – Free Support Toolkits Technical/Lab Manager Toolkit § § § Classroom setup guide Readiness checklist Troubleshooting guide Resource kit Dedicated technical support alias My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
My PC Series — Student Website www. mypcstudent. com § Workshop handouts § Windows 7 resources § Class descriptions for all My PC Series workshops § Online Directory of My PC Series providers My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
How To Get Started ü Go to microsoft. com/mypc ü Click Learn More for program information and to download our online Evaluation Toolkit ü Click Download Center to register and get access to the workshop content and toolkits My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
Library Survey Feedback § Survey was sent to over 140 libraries across the U. S. that registered on the My PC Series website § Survey responses are from libraries either delivering or planning on delivering workshops in CY 2012 My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
Library Survey Feedback ü Patrons are the intended audience for 93% of respondents Satisfaction with My PC Series Workshop Materials ü 48. 2% have or will be scheduling My PC Series workshops in 28, 5% CY 2012 ü 44. 8% are still evaluating whether to offer the workshops My PC Program Overview 42, 9% 71, 5% 28, 6% Other Very Good www. mypcprogram. com
Library Survey Feedback Excellent patron Excellent handouts. It is handouts, very easy great not to have to classes to implement. develop your own Course material isfollow and all Easy to Great course materials, just publicity, presentation thorough, of sothe it does not prep work for the right amount of content and follow up materials. prep delivering this type for each workshop. require extensive time to putofon a polished training is already class. completed. Just get in there and do it. My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
Library Experiences • Kelli Staley kelli@lansingpl. org Lansing Public Library, IL • Jennifer Clark jdoyon@brookfieldlibrary. org The Brookfield Library, CT • Bob Mulholland bobm@rjmgroup. net Sayreville Public Library, NJ My PC Program Overview www. mypcprogram. com
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