Tech Training. It’s what I do.

In October, I was laid off… well, kinda. I was moved to a desk in the basement where I am to hand out laptops and not speak unless spoken to. My classes were killed in favor of a political statement to the muckety-mucks. I was sad. My students were sad and desperate. It’s been a tough few months.

Then… the classes started again. And me, the professional trainer… the well-paid professional trainer…. still behind the desk. They invited unskilled volunteers to teach the classes and so far they’ve been a disaster. I believe we have insult added to injury. Sigh. Will train for free! Nope. Here’s your sign laptop. Thanks

And here are some computer training links for you. Love to all!

T is for training. No kidding. http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=24719&cmd=tc

not a bad post. http://tametheweb.com/2008/01/21/emerging-technologies-in-education/
or this one. http://tametheweb.com/2008/01/02/ten-tips-for-technology-training/

library digital branch style guide. http://www.davidleeking.com/2009/02/10/digital-branch-style-guide/

resource for if they ever bring my classes back. http://www.librarian.net/stax/2623/me-generated-content-my-course-handouts/

note to self: add wordpress to the to learn list…
http://tametheweb.com/2008/09/05/teaching-with-wordpress-mu/

bribery. http://librarytrainer.com/2008/01/18/trainers-toolbox-bribe-them-into-participating/