Technology Training

A basic hands-on introduction. Get to know the main parts of a computer (inside and out), and learn about how computers connect to the Internet. This is an introductory class for beginners and we are working with an inactive computer; no previous experience using computers is required.
 
ZIP file contains:

• Lesson plan
• PowerPoint
• Handout
• Instructor Materials Checklist (NOTE: this class requires a set of inactive computer parts for learners to see and touch. This checklist details the materials that we use at VPL - you can modify based on the computer parts you have access to).

 
This is part of VPL's Computer Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Computer Essentials: Get to Know Your Computer
2. Computer Essentials: Use the Mouse and Keyboard
3. Computer Essentials: Create and Format Documents
4. Computer Essentials: Let's Talk About File Management

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Learn how to create a basic website using WordPress. Topics covered include: creating an account, selecting a theme, and customization. This is a beginner course for anyone wanting to create a free website for their business or personal venture; no prior experience required. A valid email address is required to participate in this course. Basic ability to use a computer, including the keyboard and mouse, is required.
 
This is part of VPL's Web Design Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Web Design Essentials: Basic Coding
2. Web Design Essentials: The Design Process
3. Web Design Essentials: Creating a Website with WordPress

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Learn how to write basic HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), how to style webpages with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and get a brief introduction to JavaScript. This is an introductory course; prior knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript or web design is not required. Basic ability to use a computer, including the keyboard and mouse, is required.
 
This is part of VPL's Web Design Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Web Design Essentials: Basic Coding
2. Web Design Essentials: The Design Process
3. Web Design Essentials: Creating a Website with WordPress

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials (link is external)

An introduction to the fundamentals of website design: aesthetics, accessibility, responsiveness, and usability. Gain hands-on experience creating a basic website site map and prototype.
 
This is part of VPL's Web Design Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Web Design Essentials: Basic Coding
2. Web Design Essentials: The Design Process
3. Web Design Essentials: Creating a Website with WordPress

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials
 

Join Marigold Library System's Summer Program Student Grant Stewart as he shares about resources available to teach coding to children and how to run kids coding programs at your library.
This session will include:

• Coding Basics/Terminology
• Online Coding Resources
• Children's Coding Program Ideas

Download a simple Coding for Beginners workbook: 
http://marigold.ab.ca/sites/default/files/images/marigold.ab/Coding%20f…;

Join Marigold Library System's Summer Program Student Grant Stewart as he goes over the basics of Minecraft and how library staff can create and run their own Minecraft programs.
This session will include:

• Introduction to Minecraft
• Basics of Minecraft Play/Terminology
• Minecraft Programming Ideas
• Marigold Minecraft Server

Download a Minecraft Basics brochure: http://marigold.ab.ca/sites/default/files/images/marigold.ab/Basic%20Mi…;