Training on Koha

Nicole C. EngardVP of Education, ByWater SolutionsDocumentation Manager, Kohanengard@gmail.comnengard@bywatersolutions.com

Entering the unknown

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Explain open source

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Alleviate Fears

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Old is comforting

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Manage expectations

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Change is scary

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Start by empathizing

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Don't Lecture / Ask Questions

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Provide Examples

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Different learning styles

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Ah! Ha! Moment

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You can't win them all

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Tools for Training

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Guides

Manualhttp://koha-community.org/documentation/

koha-community.org/documentation/other-docs/

Videoshttp://bywatersolutions.com/section/tutorial-videos/

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=koha+library

Checklisthttp://bywatersolutions.com/koha-testing-plan/

Graphics

Video:http://recordmydesktop.sourceforge.net
Open Source screencasting

http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html
Free of cost screencasting

http://www.teamviewer.com
Screensharing/Remote control

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Final Tips

In person is always betterSeeing faces and expressions makes all the difference

Don't get stuck on your outlineTrain to your audience, not to your schedule

Make it personalAlways share personal stories, empathize

Be enthusiastic!If you're excited your trainees will be too

Thank You

Nicole C. Engard
VP of Education, ByWater Solutions
Documentation Manager, Koha
nengard@gmail.com
nengard@bywatersolutions.com