Tech Talks: Introduction to Computers

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Is staff available for coverage?:

Yes

Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?:

Yes

Manager Comments:

Are you teaching this, or do we have other volunteers lined up?

Program Identification

Location:

Edmond Library

Date:

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
1	00	30 minutes	3	00	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Does technology frustrate you? If you are one of the many people stuck in the generation gap who did not learn the basics of using a computer before it became a required part of everyday life, then we can help. Come to this class to find out what each of the parts of your computer are, the basics of how it works, the fundamentals behind Windows and running programs on your computer.

Primary Age Group:

Senior (ages 55+)

Additional Age Groups:

Adult

Primary Event Type:

Science & Technology

Additional Event Types:

Learning Assistance

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Classroom, Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: set up like all Tech Talks Staff: jill.mcfall Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

professional librarian

Program Justification

Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?:

Yes

Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?:

Yes

How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?:

We want our customers to be able to move forward in the technology age and keep up with what we have to offer.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Connect to the Online World: Our community has access to current technology and digital resources as well as trained staff to help them use the resources effectively.

Why will this program be successful?:

Our customers have asked for it

How will success be measured/determined?:

attendance & demonstrated ability

Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?:

Yes

Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?:

Yes

Community Engagement

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

none

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.