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Learn how to create technology training programs, and other programs for your community members on a shoestring budget.

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Why start Technology, Adult and Teen programming? How to start? What programs? Who will teach? Who will come?

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Why start a technology program? Technology has become a part of everyday life. 73% of Americans use the Internet. Benefit of technology in daily living. Improving confidence in patrons. Increase patron use of your library.

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How to start? Program Librarian List the things you like to do. Staff skills Look at your collection Look at new technology Ask your Patrons

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What Programs to teach? Basic Computer skills. Photo Editing (Picasa, Picnik) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter) Blogging Windows Movie Maker Google, iGoogle, Earth, Calendar, Reader, Chrome Power Point E-Books New Technology-Smartpen Students-with-dyslexiaSmartpen Students-with-dyslexia

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Other Adult and Teen Programs that dont need a computer. Book Clubs Cooking Demo Teen Advisory Groups Art Classes Quilting Parenting Classes Support Groups Reenactment Groups Finance 0r Saving Money (The Richest Man in Babylon)

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Who will teach? You Staff Volunteer Community Members Partnership with other groups.

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Who will come? Plan it they will come.

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Thank You