Archive for the ‘Trainer's Toolbox’ Category

10 Tips for Training in Tough Times

Check out my new post on the ALA Learning  10 Tips for Training in Tough Times. If you are struggling with how to navigate training during this difficult time for libraries then this post is for you!

Tech Training Made Simple with Online Videos

From TechSoup:
Wouldn’t it be great if complicated technology concepts were explained in a simple way that’s easy to understand? Imagine how something like this could assist you in training sessions for patrons or staff. Well look no further, Common Craft creates explanatory videos “In Plain English” that cover topics like green, money, society and technology.
In [...]

Free Online Conference LearnTrends2009

Even though this is geared towards corporate learning, I find that all learning is essentially the same, and it is really useful to see how other industries approach learning.
From the LearnTrends Web site:
LearnTrends 2009 – The Corporate Learning Trends and Innovations Conference
November 17-19, 2009 | Online | Free
The theme/focus this year is on Convergence in [...]

Free Webinar on Learning Management Systems

Brandon Hall regularly offers free webinars related to training, learning, development, and e-learning. In July they are offering two webinars that look like great sessions:
Managing Virtual Teams: an online roundtable and clinic(Free)
Wednesday, July 1 — 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. & Canada) (GMT 5:00)
Learning Management Systems: Trends and Issues (Free)
Wednesday, July 8 — 1:00 p.m. [...]

Pres4Lib2009 this Friday…attend virtually

This Friday will be the first Pres4Lib in Princeton, NJ where library speakers and trainers will share tips, tricks, and techniques about presentation skills.
For those of us who can’t make it to Princeton there are several options to participate virtually. You can view details about virtual participation here: http://pres4lib.pbworks.com/Virtual-Participation
I’m looking forward to presenting and participating [...]

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