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Robert, et al--
This was very interesting stuff from NWCET. It is still a bit too deep
for us.
Here is what we have been trying to do:
We are looking for a standardized, very-stripped down curriculum for
teaching computer basics up through simple word processing skills.
The student needs to be able to work their way through the curriculum on
their own-- either with a workbook or online.
We schedule a "class" in our computer lab and people come and work their
way through the curriculum with a one or two volunteer teachers walking
around in the classroom to help them along when they have questions.
The class lasts about 1.5 hours and is once or twice a week for an
indefinite period of time (as long as we can get the volunteer to
commit.)
What we like about this self-paced model is it can cope with people at
different levels. We also like not registering students for classes
that have specific beginning and ending sessions. (Students sign up and
then don't come and it's a hassle.)
We have tried it and like the basic model, but we need a super easy
curriculum to follow. Please keep me posted with your ideas.
--Stephanie Langenkamp
San Marcos Public Library
PS -- We would also like to teach Excel in the same way, but this would
be a different class from the Basics.
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Gene:
Sticking my nose in again. Just one source I've seen that looks
interesting is at the National Workforce Center for Emerging
Technologies (NWCET). I haven't done a lot of evaluation, but some of
the content is very interesting. The original work was done for
JobCorps. You can find the original modules in Word format with an
Instructor's Guide (PDF) at
http://jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/cpp/itproducts/view?searchterm=Express%20IT
The content tends to follow a job task model rather than just present
how to use certain software.
There are over 750 pages of lesson plans and curriculum content divided
into several modules (in the Secondary Curriculum). There is also a
College curriculum. The modules are downloadable in PDF format. The
Secondary Curriculum is at the link below if you're interested.
http://www.nwcet.org/products/secCurr.asp
It's likely more than you want, but the JobCorps materials can be
customized. Certainly an interesting place to start.
OK, I'm slinking back to my lurker mode now.
--Robert
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Robert L. Williams
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> Mike (and friends),
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> We're reviewing our computer training curriculum for another round of
> classes and I wondered if you have any suggestions for the best
(public
> domain) class curricula on our basic training; ours are getting fairly
> dated. Topics are:
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> Introduction to Computers and Windows
> Using the Internet
> Word Processing (Microsoft Word)
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> thanks,
> gene crick
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