Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Task #9 Universal Class

I found a couple of classes that I think would be interesting. Looking at the class descriptions and some of the syllabi, it seems that following a book cover to cover on the topic would probably provide the same amount of information. I usually don't follow a "how to" book completely so the format of an online class might help people keep focused and make sure they don't overlook important steps or information.

Though some of the classes seem like they can help people learn useful skills, some of the class subjects lower my opinion of the program's overall legitimacy. Nevertheless, here are some of my brainstorming ideas as related to the library:

-Promote activity related classes to Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
-Promote classes to Partners as an activity that a pair can do together.
-Promote to high school teens as a way to get a taste of different types of jobs and job skills they might enjoy.
-Promote to high school teens as a way to get a taste of online learning. They would have to understand the requirement differences between this and online school, but they would be able to compare online learning to on-campus learning.
-Some of these look decent for staff training, depending on what an individual and/or supervisor found appropriate. Eve once mentioned issues with grammar; I saw at least one class for this.
-After related programs or computer classes mention this list: "If you want to learn more on this topic..."
-Provide lab time or extended computer time for people enrolled in a class. If scheduled lab time, perhaps staff it so people with low computer skills can ask for basic help.
-Promote the area suitable for homeschooling to home schoolers.

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