Learning
Solutions
Through
Technology

Learning Solutions
Through Technology
Lori Reed
Employee Learning & Development Coordinator
Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
librarytrainer.com
Sarah Houghton-Jan
Digital Futures Manager
San Jose Public Library
librarianinblack.net

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Why
should we
care?

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44 miles

44 miles

Calculating Savings
Expense Calculated Per Class Per Year
(100 classes)
Mileage .44 x 10 miles x $96.80 $9,680.00
10 staff
Travel Time Approx 1 hour $203.04 $20,204
per class per
staff x hourly
rate
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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Idea/image courtesy of Kevin James http://engagedlearning.net

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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 Reed
librarytrainer.com
reedlori@gmail.com
Meebo/Twitter: lorireed