Using Technology Tools Effectively

(to enhance the learning and facilitation process)

Wendy Weeden, Adult Learning Specialist Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York

2011 Learning & Development Conference Edith Macy Conference Center

Technology Tools

•  Enhance learning facilitation, management and communication

•  equipment, software and web-based tools

Today’s Objectives

•  Technology tools and their use •  Tips for using effectively •  When it is appropriate to use

How do you feel about

Technology? What is your personal comfort level

with technology tools?

Not Comfortable Somewhat Comfortable Very Comfortable

What does this mean:

For us as individuals?

For our work?

For volunteers and other staff?

Comfort Level with Technology

Let’s see the results!

         h#p://Zoomerang

Council Use of Technology Survey

Individual  learning  occurs  when  a  person  acquires    new  knowledge,  skills,  a6tudes  and  beliefs    

that  change  the  way  that  person  perceives  the  world,  understands  informa<on  and  performs  on  the  job,    

and  this  learning  contributes  to  organiza<onal  performance.  

                                                                                                                         -­‐-­‐Dr.  Stephen  Gill,                                                                                                                                              Developing  a  Learning  Culture  in  Nonprofit  Organiza<ons    

Adult Learning in Girl Scouts

How Do Adults Learn?

•  self-study •  surfing the web •  face to face •  hands-on

•  discussions •  written resources

....and learning by doing!

Technology Tools for Adult Learning

Equipment:

Laptop Projector Camera

Microphone

Technology Tools for Adult Learning

Software:

What ‘s on your computer? Power point Windows Movie Maker MWSnap ?????

Technology Tools for Adult Learning Web-based tools and products:

Tool  /  Product   Used  For   Link   Example  

Doodle   Scheduling,  polls   hIp://doodle.com/    

Wiki     Online  collabora<on   hIp://pbworks.com/     ALT  Wiki  

GoToMee<ng,  GoToWebinar  

Mee<ngs,  webinars   hIp://www.gotomee<ng.com/fec/    

Zoomerang   Surveys   www.zoomerang.com  

Survey  Monkey  

Surveys   www.surveymonkey.com     hIp://www.surveymonkey.com/MySurveys.aspx    

Skype   Video  conferencing   www.skype.com    

Technology Tools for Adult Learning Web-based tools and products:

Tool  /  Product   Used  For   Link   Example  

Facebook   Social  networking   www.facebook.com     GSNENY  Facebook    

TwiIer     Social  networking   hIp://twiIer.com/     GSNENY  TwiIer    

Flikr   Photo  sharing   hIp://www.flikr.com    

YouTube   Video  sharing   hIp://www.youtube.com    

hIp://www.youtube.com/girlscoutvideos    

Prezi   Online  presenta<on  sharing  

hIp://prezi.com/    

Moodle   E-­‐learning  soXware   hIp://moodle.org/    

Slide  Rocket   Presenta<ons   www.sliderocket.com  

Animoto   Video  Slideshows   hIp://animoto.com/    

Technology Tools for Adult Learning Girl Scout-specific tools and products:

Tool  /  Product   Used  For   Link  

Council  Enterprise  System  (CES)  

Data/business  management  

Personify  and  Volunteer  Management  Module  

Customer  records,  manage  adult  learning  courses  taken,  awards  ,  commiIees,  and  more  

E-­‐Biz   Personify  pushed  to  the  web!   hIps://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/?pid=22    

Qualtrics   GSUSA  Na<onal  Program  Evalua<on  System    

hIps://girlscouts.qualtrics.com/    

Pearl   GSUSA  and  Council  Communi<es/Blogging    

hIps://pearl.girlscouts.org/    

Technology Tools for Adult Learning Tools and Products You Use:

Tool  /  Product   Used  For   Link  

Tips!

 Never make assumptions about people!  Always do ‘housekeeping’ with participants.  Keep a level head and think logically!  Practice!!!  To make a PDF  Power Point slides!

Tips!

Other tips?

Wrap Up

 Communicate more effectively  Offer creative, just-in-time learning opportunities

 Streamline business processes  Connect people more easily to resources!

Session Objectives

Did we achieve these?

Questions?

Go forth and use technology

With confidence!