learning solutions through technology

Learning Solutions Through Technology

Learning Solutions Through Technology

Lori ReedEmployee Learning & Development Coordinator

Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg Countylibrarytrainer.com

Sarah Houghton-JanDigital Futures ManagerSan Jose Public Library

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44 miles

Calculating SavingsExpense Calculated Per Class Per Year

(100 classes)

Mileage .44 x 10 miles x 10 staff

$96.80 $9,680.00

Travel Time Approx 1 hour per class per staff x hourly rate

$203.04 $20,204

TOTAL $299.84 $29,884

e-Learning Solutions

• Asynchronous• Synchronous• Blended

Synchronous Platforms

• Horizon Wimba• OPAL• WebEx• Go to Meeting• Adobe Connect• Dim Dim

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e-Learning Solutions

• Asynchronous• Synchronous• Blended • Informal

The information people need to do their jobs is usually not found here

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Tips to Implement e-Learning

• You need support from the top• Include IT in discussions early on• Trainer , train thyself• Don’t put speed over quality• Have a plan• Be prepared to demonstrate ROI• Enlist the help of tech-savvy staff• Look for support from local businesses

Got Questions?

Lori Reedlibrarytrainer.comreedlori@gmail.com Meebo/Twitter: lorireed